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The Franklin Institute

Science museum · Logan Square ·

The Franklin Institute

Science museum · Logan Square ·
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"Walking through the larger-than-life beating heart is a rite of passage here; stay for rotating exhibitions and hands-on activities that explore space, physics, technology, and electricity at the museum named for Benjamin Franklin." - Regan Stephens Regan Stephens Regan Stephens is an award-winning freelance writer living in Philadelphia. She covers travel, food, and culture for outlets like Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, People, and Fortune. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Interactive science museum with walk-through heart & Foucault pendulum

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Get directions

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Interactive science museum with walk-through heart & Foucault pendulum

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Get directions

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