The National Memorial to Benjamin Franklin, this museum contains many of Franklin's personal effects. Exhibits on display cover several subjects such as science and industry, physics, astronony and history. Fels Planatarium and the Mandell Center are also located in the museum.
Location:
20th St & Ben Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Telephone
215-448-1200
Other Science nearby:
(Philadelphia) Academy of Natural Sciences
(New York City) American Museum of Natural History's Ros
(New York City) Aquarium for Wildlife Conservation
(Philadelphia) Franklin Institute Science Museum
(New Brunswick) Geology Museum - Rutgers University
(Jersey City) Liberty Science Center
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03/18 Coming to The Philadelphia area Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events. Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations. Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena. Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival. Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors. Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
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