Science can be fun! All ages will have fun here- part of my childhood, and shared with my kids.

Overall, we had a good time here. My husband and I went. I must say that I feel that this would have been better if we had kids; however, I still had a lot of fun. It was interesting to see the giant heart exhibit. The planterium show (Black Holes) was good...although the screen quality isn't the best that we... More

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.

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

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.

Wow, nice for the family, hands on science, old trains and a 3-D movie. The Deal Sea Scroll Exibit was there. too.

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... More

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.

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... More