The Franklin Institute

🌟 Behind the scenes at The Franklin Institute, so much of what we do wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Director of Collections, Susannah Carroll. ✨ Join us in exploring the new Hamilton Collections Gallery and gaining insight into Susannah’s vital role in bringing it all to life. 🖼️ Have you visited the gallery yet? What’s your favorite item on display? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear! #HamiltonCollectionsGallery #History #ScienceMuseum #Collection #Antiques #Vintage #Innovation #WaxCylinder #Inventions #VisitPhilly #FranklinInstitute #HistoricPhiladelphia #BTS #BehindTheScenes

Our Giant Hearts are full of love after a wonderful 2024 season here at The Franklin Institute! ❤️ ✨ We can’t wait for a new year of science fun and learning in 2025! 🚀🔬 Heads up! We will be closed on New Year’s Day (1/1/2025) but look forward to welcoming you back soon. 📅 #NewYear #2025 #ThankYou #FranklinInstitute #VisitPhilly #Recap #Museum #Science #2024 #Philadelphia #Wrapped

⏰ Time is running out to make your gift! Support TFI today and have your donation matched dollar-for-dollar—up to $100,000—thanks to a generous $100,000 pledge from our Board of Trustees. Make your impact by December 31st! With your contribution to the Franklin Fund, we can continue initiatives like: 🎟️ Providing 147,000+ free or deeply discounted field trips 👩🏫 Offering professional development for 1,000+ educators 👨🎓 Running programs like PACTS and STEM Scholars—multi-year intensive programs for middle and high school students from underrepresented communities across the Philadelphia region 🏛️ Enhancing our building and exhibits 👉 Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eVFpbhT8

We are grateful to the Pennsylvania House and Senate for declaring 2024 the Year of The Franklin Institute in celebration of our 200th anniversary! 🎉 It’s an honor to continue serving the Commonwealth by inspiring a passion for science and technology. A heartfelt thank you to Senator Nikil Saval and Representative Kristin Marcell (here with President and CEO Larry Dubinski) for their support in making this possible. Here’s to another 200 years of discovery!

This is your call to explore the fascinating history of communication technology! From bulky wired devices to sleek smartphones, telephones have come a long way... 📞 Early phones kept you tethered to one spot, relied on switchboard operators, and even shared lines with neighbors (so much for privacy!). Now, we carry tiny computers in our pockets. 😮 In the mid-20th century, the rise of “princess” phones made it common for teenagers to have their own phones in their bedrooms, a defining symbol of independence for a generation. Where do you think phone technology will go next? 💡 There is so much history to explore at the new Hamilton Collections Gallery—don’t miss it! 📸 The telephone pictures are from TFI’s Russell and Elizabeth Scott Antique Telephone Collection. #FranklinInstitute #ScienceMuseum #HamiltonCollectionsGallery #Telephones #History #Technology #Science #Communication

Celebrating Larry Dubinski, our visionary President and CEO, for being named one of Philadelphia Business Journal Most Admired CEOs of 2024! We are proud to see Larry’s exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to fostering curiosity and scientific discovery within our community being honored. Larry’s dedication and guidance are essential to The Franklin Institute's success, and we’re truly fortunate to have him! Read more about Larry’s accomplishments here: https://bit.ly/3VFMKDh

Our Sci-Store has everything you need for gifts that are truly out of this world! 🎁✨ Philadelphia Magazine Deputy Editor, Digital Laura Swartz calls it “a destination unto itself”—and we couldn’t agree more! Discover science kits, space-themed treasures, and the perfect holiday surprises for the science enthusiasts in your life. 🔭❄️ Visit us and make this holiday season unforgettable with a scientific twist! 🧬 Sci Store Hours: ⚗️ 9:30-5 Send this post to someone who always starts at the museum gift shop! 🤭 #FranklinInstitute #ScienceMuseum #VisitPhilly #GiftShop #MuseumGiftShop #HolidayShopping #GiftGuide #HappyHolidays #Souvenir #ThingsToDoInPhilly #Viral

Today is National Dewey Decimal System Day! 📚 In 1825, 48 years before the Dewey Decimal System was even established, The Franklin Institute’s library began with just one book, growing from a small collection in a private home to a vital resource for scientists, students, and researchers. For nearly 200 years, it’s been a hub for education and discovery, even stepping in to replace patents lost in the 1836 Federal Patent Office fire. Here’s to celebrating the enduring power of libraries and the pursuit of knowledge! ⭐ Pictured is the library in our first building 1827-1934 (FI Cat. #7018), and "The Stacks" as they are from 2001-Present! 🏛️ #FranklinInstitute #ScienceMuseum #Library #DeweyDecimalSystem #History #VisitPhilly #BTS #ThingsToDoInPhilly #Read #Books

We’re thrilled to share that Darryl N. Williams, PhD, our Senior Vice President of Science, Education, and Human Resources, has been recognized as one of City & State PA’s 2024 Impact Award honorees! This well-deserved recognition highlights Darryl’s dedication to shaping the future of Pennsylvania and making a meaningful difference in our communities. Learn more about Darryl and the inspiring work of all the honorees here: https://lnkd.in/d9c6JRyk

🚨 Help Us Reach Our Goal! 🚨 This #GivingTuesday, join millions worldwide by supporting The Franklin Institute. Your donation fuels our mission to inspire a passion for science and technology. In celebration of our bicentennial, our Board of Trustees has given $100,000 to match every dollar donated to the Franklin Fund—up to an additional $100,000—by December 31st. Every gift counts, whether it’s $10, $100, or $1,000. Together, we can make a greater impact! 💜 👉 Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eWgQuNZE