Great for kids - everything's touchable, climbable, etc. Very informative and clear. Even fun for the adults!
Extras do cost, though, so be prepared (food, rides, games...)
Fascinating exhibits and shows.
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Great for kids - everything's touchable, climbable, etc. Very informative and clear. Even fun for the adults!
Extras do cost, though, so be prepared (food, rides, games...)
Fascinating exhibits and shows.
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They do such a wonderful job with this exhibit, starting with the big screen slide show to the interactive exhibits, and the themes carried throughout the exhibit. You will even see the actual scrolls in a wonderful round exhibit. Must See if in Philadelphia
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The traveling exhibits are very nice. I've been to tut, bodyworks, and dead sea scrolls, which were are world class. However, the "museum" has long since sold out to the "entertain my children" crowd and is no more educational than a McDonalds play land. Ben Franklin would be ashamed to see what it has become.
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Wow, nice for the family, hands on science, old trains and a 3-D movie. The Deal Sea Scroll Exibit was there. too.
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I thought this was going to be a "Franklin" experience during which I learned a lot about "Ben" and his many accomplishments. I didn't learn anything. It is a playground for kids with all kinds of gadget and "toys". The visit to this museum is the thing I like least of the many things we did in our nine days...
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I have three children all fairly grown now. The Franklin Institute was a regular stop at least a couple times per year and last year went through for nostalgic reasons (the heart is a favorite) & IMAX theatre is one of a kind.
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The general museum is best for ages 5 thru Jr. High School. I rate the museum itself as a 3.
Many of the hands on displays were NOT working. The museum itself is not well maintained. The Imax, Coral Reef Adventure movie was good for all ages. I rate this show as a 5. The Fels Planetarium show, The Sky...
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We are science people so we love going to this museum, they keep changing and adding new fresh exhibits. A great place to take the family.
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You don't have to have kids to enjoy this classic Philadelphia museum.
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The Franklin Institute is a very hands on museum. While interesting for an adult, it is best suited for kids. The exhibits are designed and worded for children. We, two adults, went during a weekday and had to contend with groups of kids over-running each area. It was very difficult to view some exhibits due to the kids.
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