The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute is a renowned science museum and centre of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest and leading institutions in the United States. It is named after Benjamin Franklin and houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.
Address: 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 448-1200
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PECO Announces Transition of President and CEO David Vahos to Special Advisor to Exelon’s President and CEO
PECO President and CEO David Vahos will transition to the role of Special Advisor to Exelon President and CEO Calvin Butler. Mike Innocenzo, Exelon’s Chief…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long…
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Chester County Leadership: David Fair, Executive Director, Turning Points for Children
David Fair, Executive Director at Turning Points for Children, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up attending Catholic school in Southwest Philadelphia, coming out as…
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Philadelphia Named One of the 100 Best Cities in the World, See Where It Ranks
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Philadelphia Shatters Tourism Records in Summer 2024, Driven by Major Events and International Travel
Philadelphia’s summer of 2024 was one for the record books. Thanks to a combination of major events, a thriving hospitality sector, and expanded international travel…
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On the Busiest Travel Day of the Year, Philly’s Tourism Community Stays Home to Give Back
Over one and a half million convention attendees and international tourists visited Philadelphia last year, resulting in an economic impact of more than $1 billion.…
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Franklin Institute Opening Two Exhibits As Part of $20.5M Investment, 200-Year Anniversary Celebrations
This fall, the Franklin Institute will be opening two new permanent exhibits, featuring two of its most popular artifacts as part of a recent $20.5…
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Church Farm School Names Well-Traveled Coatesville Native Its Chief Advancement Officer
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4 Philadelphia Museums Make USA TODAY’s 10Best List
USA TODAY has named four Philadelphia museums to its “10Best” list of museums, writes Damon C. Williams for Philly Burbs. Readers and the voting public…
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The National Dog Show sponsored by Purina is back for Nov. 19–20, 2022, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. For the first time…
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Shedding Its Virtual Past, the 2022 National Dog Show Embarks Unrestricted in Oaks
The National Dog Show sponsored by Purina is back for Nov. 19–20, 2022, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. For the first time…
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Harry Potter Exhibit, Coming to the Franklin Institute, Conjures Much Fan Interest
The upcoming world premiere of the Harry Potter exhibit at the Franklin Institute is drawing huge interest from fans of the popular book and movie…
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Chester County Daily News Business Briefs
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