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We usually spend 2 to 3 hours in an attraction. We were at the Franklin Institute for 6 hours! The special Game Masters exhibit was fabulous, but so was the Virtual Reality Attraction, the space area where the kids made and launched moon rovers, the...More
if you're looking for the highest observation point, this is the right choice. Benjamin's statue will definitely impress and for great photos of the city, a day tour is recommended
Great museum with lots to do for young and old alike...Visited with 3 seniors, 3 adults and a 9 year old...We all had a great time ...Give yourself plenty of time because there is so much to see...We loved the special exhibit: Game Masters...it was...More
Hard to say if our kids, grandkids, or we had a better time. Everything is hands on, so learning and enjoying gomhand in hand. A bit pricey but worth the price because of huge selection of activities including IMAX, other films, and amazing assortment of...More
I love science museums and this is one of the best! There was so much to do and see here that I wish we could've returned for another day here. I particularly liked the exhibit about the brain.
Wow! This was a fabulous exhibit. I saw the original exhibit about 25 years ago. This was about 100 times larger. Outstanding!
We came here on a busy Saturday but were still able to get to do most of the things we wanted to. The kids loved all of the hands on things and the planetarium was beautiful and included in the admission price, which is great....More
Went with triplet 11 years old and 12 year old on a Friday afternoon. All 4 plus parents enjoyed the museum and exhibits. Favorite was the sports exhibit with video replay of pitching and timed race track.
We ended up here due to free tickets from the hotel we stayed at but what an experience!!!! The place is packed which is what I would consider the only downside. Otherwise it's pretty cool lots of hand on stuff for the kids to try!
First of all, if you're a family with kids from 1-10, this museum is gonna be great. If you have kids who are older, skip this. Really. We, a family with a 14-year-old, came here to learn something. We didn't, totally not. First of all,...More
