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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 2d

🎃 Some pumpkins were definitely harmed in the making of this video… and you can join the fun on Oct. 25 for Spooky Science Day! 👻

🎟️ Free with general museum admission: https://fi.edu/en/events-calendar/20251025/spooky-science-day

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 4d

🛩️ #FunFact: In 1933, Amelia Earhart and Orville Wright visited TFI to celebrate the opening of Aviation Hall!

Today, you can see a model of Earhart’s red, record-breaking Lockheed Vega 5B, nicknamed “Little Red Bus,” in our Hamilton Collections Gallery.

📸: FI Cat. #7820

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 8d

🏀 Think you’ve got game?

This #NationalSportsDay, hit the turf at SportsZone to explore the science behind your best plays!

Use motion-tracking tech, test your speed, and discover how physics and physiology shape every move. 💪⚙️

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 11d

🧠 Just like glial cells support your brain behind the scenes, we’ve been hard at work giving the Your Brain exhibit the upgrades it deserves and it’s officially reopened!

Experience refreshed interactives, new art installations and a space designed to spark curiosity and convos about Your Brain.

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks for making Fright @ Night a scream! 👻 We hope you had a scary good time. 🦇

Next up: Celestial Sips—where cocktails meet constellations. 🌙🍸

🗓️ Friday, Dec. 5 | 7:30–11:30PM | 21+
🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4mXAiK0

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 18d

A Supermoon Is Coming Tonight! ✨🌕

🌓 In our new blog post, we break down the science behind it, explore optical illusions, and even suggest a couple of measurement experiments to try yourself.

👉 Read it here: fi.edu/en/blog/october-2025-supermoon-explained

#SuperMoon #FranklinInstitute

October 2025 Supermoon Explained

If you're looking to up your minimum monthly requirement of lunar light, tonight's the night to get a full charge. This month's full moon occurs Oct. 6 at 11:48p ET. More importantly, it occurs at this month's lunar perigee, creating an instance of ‘sup...

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 20d

Let’s make this postseason electric! ⚡ Go Philadelphia Phillies! ⚾

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 23d

The Franklin Institute extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, a visionary whose work left a lasting impact on science and the world.

In 2003, she was honored with the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science for her pioneering studies with chimpanzees.

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 23d

🎃🧪 Spooky Science is taking over TFI! 👻✨

From slime and squishy science to explosive pumpkin experiments and our hilariously That's Gross! live show, there’s something for every little (and big!) ghoul to enjoy. 🕸️🧟

Costumes encouraged 👀🕷️

🗓️: Sat, Oct. 25 (11 AM - 3 PM)
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3K9tz1Y

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 28d

Our Sci Store just got a shocking makeover—and it’s guaranteed to spark joy!

🎨 A Philly-inspired mural by local artist Kyle Confehr, plus merch to match
🫀 Souvenirs to celebrate iconic exhibits like Body Odyssey
🤳 A Ben Franklin selfie wall
🛰️ Favs like Astronaut Ice Cream make a sweet return

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · 29d

🦇🔮 Science After Hours: Fright @ Night is where Halloween gets wild. 👻

From wrestling mayhem to cosmic concerts, creepy crawlers to killer cocktails, this party is pure transformation. 🧪✨

🎃 Costumes encouraged!
🗓️ October 10 | 7:30–11:30PM | 21+
🎟️ https://bit.ly/46wnogX

The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Sep 18

A New Show Has Landed in the Fels Planetarium, Presented by PNC Bank! ✨

Celestial Sights takes you on a breathtaking journey through humanity’s exploration of space. 🌌🔭

🎟️ Included with general admission— experience the universe like never before: https://fi.edu/en/plan-your-visit

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Sep 15

If you caught the #Emmys, you might’ve heard the name Philo Farnsworth 📺

In 1934, he gave the world’s first full-scale TV demo here at TFI, then made history again at TFI with the first live football broadcast 🏈✨

See his innovations in our Hamilton Collections Gallery!

📸FI Cat.# PR 715.1

The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Sep 12

Join us for Science After Hours: Fright @ Night on Oct. 10, where costumes, cocktails, creativity & curiosity collide. 🎃👻

This 21+ event is your chance to experiment without limits, from bold fashion to playful alter egos. 🧪🎭

Celebrate Halloween like never before. 🕸️🔥

🎟️: https://bit.ly/46wnogX

The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Sep 9

PA is the Birthplace of America. We're the Birthplace of Universal Theme Park: The Exhibition. 🎢

Introducing Philly’s official 2026 mark! TFI is proud to be part of a yearlong celebration! 🫀

Be the first to hear how we’re joining in 👉 https://fi.edu/en/join-our-email-list

#Philly2026 #America250

The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Sep 8

Science looks good from every angle! 🌌✨

Plan your visit today and enjoy non-stop live science, planetarium shows, and some of Philly's most iconic exhibits. 🫀🔬

What's your favorite TFI view?! 🤩

🎟️: https://bit.ly/45Ph8RL

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Sep 5

We don’t just do science experiments—we specialize in them 🔬✨

Catch the action live with our daily science demonstrations
🧪Liquid Air Show
🔥 Combustion Show
👁️ Mystery Dissections

This is your sign to see it in person!

🎟️: https://fi.edu/en

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

Franklin flew a kite ⚡—but tonight, the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social fly toward another W. Go Birds! 🦅

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Sep 2

The series finale you don’t want to miss: our last Second Thursdays is happening Sept. 11, 5:30–9 pm! 🎉 Complete with rooftop sunsets, explosive experiments, and cocktails. 🍹

🚫 No kids—just you, your crew, and the Giant Heart!🫀

🔗: https://fi.edu/en/events-calendar/20250508/second-thursdays-tfi

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Aug 27

🫀Taylor + Travis have a special place in our Giant Heart…

Your "Forever & Always” could be celebrated here at TFI with Seravezza Events ✨💍

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Aug 20

🦠 #DYK: The immune system remembers past infections to strike back faster and stronger?

Made of white blood cells, antibodies, & organs like the spleen & bone marrow, it protects us from harmful bacteria, viruses, & other invaders. 🛡️

BODY WORLDS: Vital closes Sept. 1!

🎟️: https://bit.ly/3Ih5fKq

The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Aug 19

Happy National Aviation Day! ✈️

#DidYouKnow

🛩️ Our 1911 Wright Model B Flyer is the most intact original Wright airplane in existence.
🛩️ In the Hamilton Collections Gallery, explore a 30:1 scale model of Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega, the plane she piloted on her solo Atlantic flight.

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Aug 14

#DYK Kidneys are packed with ~1 million nephrons, filtering about 50 gallons of blood a day? They flush out toxins, balance fluids, & keep everything running smoothly.

Witness the powerful urinary system IRL at BODY WORLDS: Vital before it’s gone! Just a few weeks left! 😱 💧

https://bit.ly/3Ih5fKq

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The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Aug 11

It’s in the name… Don’t Try This at Home—Try it at TFI! 🔥💥

For one day only, science gets dangerously fun with liquid nitrogen blasts, messy 42-foot drops, fiery hydrogen explosions, & MORE!

🎟️ FREE with museum admission!

👉 Secure your spot: fi.edu/en/events-ca...

The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute.bsky.social · Aug 8

Nope, you’re not dreaming— @phillies.com John Kruk really said that! We can't help but agree.

Just saying—from the City of Brotherly Love. 😉 We are honored to be compared to our friends at the Smithsonian.

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