MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS JOIN US! FOOD FLOOR 2 Become a member and visit free for a year! The Eatery (Summer 2021) VISITORS’ GUIDE & Members also enjoy discounted tickets to Second floor traveling exhibitions, films, special events, and more. Ask about applying a portion of Café your tickets toward a membership today— Second floor in the Atrium we know you’ll want to come back again and again. Vending machines Floor 1 - near coat check Affordable options are available for both Mezzanine - accessible MAP individuals and families! For details, please through Elevator A visit the Franklin Institute ticketing desk before leaving the museum today. VISITOR SERVICES Other benefits include: Atrium Ticketing • Discounts on onsite parking, Sci-Store Lost and Found, First Aid, wheelchairs purchases, camps, and adult programs. and general museum information • Invitations to special events and lectures. including location of an Infant Feeding YOUR BRAIN • Reciprocal admission to over 250 science Room are located at the ticketing desk Your brain is always changing. Find out how and why as you explore brain science in and technology centers across the country. on the second floor. our award-winning exhibition. Restrictions apply. Ask for details. Wheelchairs and assisted listening devices SHOPPING Inquire at Ticketing area. A staff Commemorate your visit to The Franklin member will show and explain designated FLOOR 2 Institute with a unique gift from the Sci-Store. wheelchair accessible routes throughout From Benjamin Franklin-inspired attire to the museum. science-themed gifts and toys, you’re sure ATM to find the perfect memento. The Sci-Store Second floor Ticketing area is located next to the Ticketing area on the behind Membership Desk 2nd floor of the museum.
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Explore our galaxy and beyond in the nation’s second oldest planetarium! Your Brain Tech Studio TheFranklinInstitute FREE WITH GENERAL ADMISSION – Small upgrade fee for groups Updated July 2021 @TheFranklin FranklinInstitute THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE 222 NORTH 20TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 | 215.448.1200 | www.fi.edu Franklinstitute NAVIGATION Enter from Floor 2
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