Looking for something fun to do this holiday break? Of course, TFI is the place to be. Seasonal Science is full steam ahead now through Dec. 30. Start planning your visit today: https://fi.edu/en/events-calendar/20251220/seasonal-science-holiday-programming 🚨 Reminder: We are closed on Dec. 31.

The science fun doesn’t stop! Fox is here to show you how to make festive Jingle Slime right at home. We can’t wait to welcome you back on Dec. 26 as Seasonal Science continues through Dec. 30! Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4psWf5U 🚨 Reminder: We are closed Dec. 24–25, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026.

Today we celebrate Wright Brothers Day ✈️ OTD in 1903: Orville and Wilbur Wright made history with the first successful powered flight. See the original 1911 Wright Model B in Franklin Air Show. Though the exhibit departs on Jan. 5, stay tuned for where the plane will soon land in the museum.

Ben’s getting a fresh shine for 2026! ✨🧼 The twenty-foot Seravezza marble seated figure just got a light cleaning as we spark up an electrifying year ahead.⚡ Until then, stop by the free-to-visit Benjamin Franklin National Memorial and stay for the hands-on science fun. 📸: FI Cat.# 6288 B

Your TFI Holiday Gift Guide is here! 🎁 Our Sci Store is stocked with this season’s most-loved finds. Swing by (no ticket needed!) and discover something perfect for everyone on your list. In a rush? Visit our website to gift tickets to our traveling exhibit or a membership: https://bit.ly/4iRpFYN

Celebrate the season with hands-on fun and fan-favorite experiences! 📅 Dec. 20–30 🏗️ Creation Station is BACK! Build, stack & create! 🆕 Planetarium Show: Reason for the Seasons ❄️ Live Science Shows with a Holiday Twist! 🎁 Shop our Sci-Store & gift a membership! 🚨We are closed on December 24 & 25.

#ICYMI: We’re bringing the theme park world to life with Universal Destinations & Experiences' Jaws, Illumination’s Minions, The Secret Life of Pets and Sing, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, Jurassic World, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon, Universal Monsters, and more. https://bit.ly/4odFqtZ

Nothing beats an evening of science, stars, music & great company. 🔭⭐ Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for Science After Hours: Celestial Sips—and to Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts for guiding our journey through the universe as we raised a glass to the cosmos. 🌌 Here's to staying curious!🥂

This Giving Tuesday, help us IGNITE a lifelong love of science and technology! 🔥 Gifts to the Franklin Fund power everything we do, including supporting 150 students in our intensive PACTS and STEM Scholars programs. DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/4odadqT

Give the gift of Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition—the world premiere exhibit that takes guests inside the imaginative, innovative world of themed entertainment. It's easy with a Franklin Institute gift certificate! https://bit.ly/48dgxZt

To all of YOU who explore with us year-round, we’re so grateful. 🧪🍂 From our staff and performers to our scientists, scholars, and the amazing community that supports us—you’re the (Giant) heartbeat of this place. ✨🫀 We’re open Friday (11/28) and all weekend for second helpings of science fun! 🥧🦃

🚨 We’re extra thankful this year—for our Live Science Shows and YOU! To celebrate, we’re giving away exclusive Kyle Confehr x Sci Store merch during surprise live science demos all weekend long (Nov. 28-30)! 👀🎁 Don’t miss your chance to see science live—and maybe snag some exclusive goodies! 🚀

Explore the wonders of the night sky with Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts at Science After Hours: Celestial Sips (21+). 🥂 Enjoy live music plus a full lineup of out-of-this-world programming to keep the night glowing!🔭 📅: Friday, Dec. 5 🎟️: https://bit.ly/4mXAiK0

We are clearing the runway! ✈️ After years of soaring fun, Franklin Air Show will soon make its final descent as we make room for a sunnier experience. Visit the exhibit today before it is cleared for departure on January 5, 2026.

Our friends at the United States Mint may be moving on from the penny, but Ben Franklin’s wisdom continues to make perfect cents. 🪙 #DYK: Franklin never actually said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” He did, however, write in the 1737 Poor Richard’s Almanack: “A penny saved is two pence clear.”

It’s a celebration of cosmic proportions, and you’re invited! ✨ Join us for Science After Hours: Celestial Sips on December 5, where craft cocktails, rooftop stargazing, hands-on science, and celestial vibes collide. 🌙🍸 Explore featured programming & secure your tix ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4mXAiK0

Set your clocks back this Sunday! ⏰ Benjamin Franklin didn’t invent Daylight Saving Time—he just wanted to save candlelight in 1784. Watch time in motion at The Franklin Institute’s Foucault’s Pendulum and use your extra hour for hands-on science! 🌍🫀

🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻 There’s no better way to celebrate than by exploring the science behind... of fear! Our Chief Bioscientist, Jayatri Das, breaks down why we fear — and how our brains react when things get spooky. 🧠💀 Feeling brave? Step into our Your Brain exhibit to put your fears to the test!

Tickets are NOW on sale for the world premiere of Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition, opening February 14! 🎢 The all-new exhibition takes guests inside the imaginative, innovative world of themed entertainment through the lens of Universal’s fan-favorite attractions. https://bit.ly/4n73yOC

🎃 Spooky Science Day is officially wrapped up like a mummy! The science today was fang-tastic! 🧛 A spook-tacular shoutout to all our guests! 👻 Your costumes were un-boo-lievably good! 🕸️ Happy Halloween!

🎃 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

🛩️ #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

🏀 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. 💪⚙️

🧠 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.

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

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

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

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.

🎃🧪 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

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

🦇🔮 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🫀Taylor + Travis have a special place in our Giant Heart… Your "Forever & Always” could be celebrated here at TFI with Seravezza Events ✨💍

🦠 #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

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.

#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

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...

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.

The things you hear at The Franklin Institute! 🙉 Thanks, @phillies.com's John Kruk, for sharing your favorite takeaway from your visit! 🥒 Catch ⚾ BODY WORLDS: Vital in its final weeks! Closes September 1.

Sorry, we're late... we were at a Phillies game! ⚾ Heard y'all were talking about us?