I just went to the franklin institute with my children ages 4 and 5 along with my 16 year old sister in-law, mother in-law and husband. We purchased a groupon ticket and it came with an admission to the Spy/Espionage exibit. The kids had a blast and so did the adults. You definitely need at least 3 hours to enjoy... More

This was a nice museum to visit, while the hands on displays are geared mostly towards kids, the planetarium shows were interesting even us us adults! It was worth the admission and we will visit here again.

We bought a membership because my children never get bored here. The special exhibits keep us coming back often.

Fantastic variety of exhibits for kids and adults alike. We never feel like we have to do the whole place in one visit -- though I try to always go to the machines room. The automaton is just incredible. Also, cannot rave enough about the staff; top to bottom the most knowledgeable, and friendly staff of any museum I've visited.

As a kid, my sister and I used to take the train in just to go to this museum-- I don't know how many times. We adored it. Thne it got kind of run down... but they completely renovated and updated recently. Kids LOVE this place, whether they like science or not. Everything is interactive-- there's so much, I can't... More

I have been to the Franklin Institute a number of times and it's fun every time. If you have time, see an Imax movie as well. This time we went to see the Spy Exhibit which was very interesting and interactive. The "Electricity" and "Changing Earth" are also good exhibits. We went during the day on Sunday and it was... More

If you purchase the everything package, you will need all day to get your money's worth. The exhibits are kid oriented and there are lots of hands on activities for them. For people who are childless by choice, this place can be a little overwhelming at times a la Chuck E. Cheese. The 50 Best Nat Geo photos exhibit was... More

This special exhibition, SPY -The Secret World of Espionage, is a must see for all ages. We took the kids on a Sunday afternoon and spent a good three hours engrossed in the displays and interactive features that include history, gadgets galore and some really interesting interesting insights into the realm of the spy. Even the kids were caught up... More

It has a Baldwin locomotive in the basement. A model of the airplane of the Wright Brothers, massive marble statute of Benjamin Franklin, and great interactive areas for children. I was there for the Titanic exhibition. A must see in Philadelphia.