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Franklin Institute

About Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute is a science museum and a center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is named after the American scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin. It houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. Founded in 1824, the Franklin Institute is one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the United States. Its chief astronomer is Derrick Pitts.

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Founded
1824

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  2. Inside Franklin Institute02Inside Franklin InstituteDaderot · Public domain
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Nearby museums

Make a day of it. 4 more museums are within a mile of Franklin Institute; the closest, Franklin Institute Discovery Camp, is practically next door.