The Franklin Institute
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The Franklin Institute is a prominent science museum and education center in Philadelphia known for its interactive exhibits and role in promoting public understanding of science and technology.
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| Franklin Institute | 10 |
| The Franklin Institute Awards Office | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
education center
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nonprofit organization ⓘ science museum ⓘ |
| city | Philadelphia ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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United States
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| established | 1824 ⓘ |
| field | science and technology ⓘ |
| focus |
public understanding of science
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science education ⓘ technology education ⓘ |
| foundingPurpose | promotion of the mechanic arts and useful sciences ⓘ |
| hasAudience |
children
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educators ⓘ families ⓘ students ⓘ |
| hasCollection |
historical technology artifacts
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scientific instruments ⓘ |
| hasExhibit |
Fels Planetarium
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The Giant Heart ⓘ physics and engineering exhibits ⓘ space and astronomy exhibits ⓘ technology and innovation exhibits ⓘ train factory exhibit ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
IMAX or large-format theater
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permanent exhibits ⓘ planetarium ⓘ temporary exhibitions ⓘ |
| hasType | interactive museum ⓘ |
| knownFor |
hands-on educational programs
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interactive science exhibits ⓘ public science outreach ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalStatus | nonprofit ⓘ |
| location |
Philadelphia
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surface form:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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| mission | to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Benjamin Franklin ⓘ |
| offers |
professional development for educators
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public lectures ⓘ school group programs ⓘ science demonstrations ⓘ summer camps ⓘ |
| operates |
community outreach initiatives
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science education programs ⓘ traveling exhibits ⓘ |
| role |
cultural institution in Philadelphia
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regional center for science education ⓘ |
| sector | science and culture ⓘ |
| state | Pennsylvania ⓘ |
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