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The '''Franklin Institute''' is a Philadelphia science educational institution described at [http://www2.fi.edu/ its own website] and [[wikipedia:Franklin%20Institute|on Wikipedia]].  
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{{toplink|url=http://www.fi.edu|name=fi.edu}}[[File:FranklinInstitute.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Giant Heart room at the Franklin Institute. The Giant Heart (background) is a permanent feature of the museum.]]As '''the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania''' and a top-five tourist destination in the City of Philadelphia, '''The Franklin Institute''' is one of the leading science centers in the country, and serves as both a prominent educational and cultural resource, and as an anchor of the local economy. Science and technology have the potential to solve some of the most critical issues of our time, to improve our lives, and to inspire our curiosity about the world around us. Every day The Franklin Institute provides resources that help people to connect with science and technology in creative ways that resonate with learners of all ages and backgrounds. The Institute directly reaches more than 1 million people each year with informal learning experiences that engage students, adults, and families. Though its historic museum is a central learning space, the Institute has evolved to provide people with educational resources in their own neighborhoods through hands-on activities in classrooms, workshops in libraries, community centers, and other settings, and through ways to interact online. Since 1824, The Franklin Institute has pursued its commitment to making these resources available to as many people as possible throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
  
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On February 5, 1824, Samuel Vaughan Merrick and William H. Keating founded The Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts. Within three years of its founding, that promotion took place through public lectures, a high school, a library, public exhibitions, and a research journal, and many of these endeavors remain core activities to this day.
  
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== User Experiences of the Franklin Institute  ==
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the museum's [http://www.fi.edu/about-us/mission-history Mission and History] page.
  
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==== "I Especially Like Night Skies"  ====
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*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[http://www.fi.edu/calendar-of-events Calendar of Events]
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*Exhibits:&nbsp;[http://www.fi.edu/exhibitions Exhibitions]
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*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/TheFranklinInstitute @TheFranklinInstitute]
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*Free Event:&nbsp;[http://www.fi.edu/special-events/community-nights Community Nights]
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*Twitter:&nbsp;[http://twitter.com/thefranklin @thefranklin]
  
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When my wife and I went to the F.I. in summer 2010, I learned about, and went back twice (and counting) for the [http://www2.fi.edu/visitor-guide/events/nightskies.php Night Skies] monthly event.&nbsp; Some highlights of my experience:
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==See Also==
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*[[Parkway Museums District]]
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*[[Philadelphia Science Festival]]
  
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*It's more than just an evening of observation. There are free planetarium shows and more, which adds up to a challenging time deciding how to make choices that maximize your enjoyment of the evening. All for one admission price of $5. Great value!<br>
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[[Category:About-Science]]
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[[Category:Does-Education]] [[Category:Does-Event_Calendar]]
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[[Category:Is-Educational_Organization]] [[Category:Is-Membership_Organization]] [[Category:Is-Museum]] [[Category:Is-Science Museum]] [[Category:Is-Tourist_Attraction]]
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[[Category:Issue-Science]]
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[[Category:Teaches-Science]]
  
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*The first time I went, only one telescope was open for public viewing. &nbsp;The second time, they had four, so I spent less time waiting in line and more time gazing at celestial wonders.
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[[Contact Email::guestservices@fi.edu| ]]
  
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*Chief astronomer Derrick Pitts, who gave a talk and also helped guide and educate visitors on the observation deck, was especially pleasant to meet. Sorta like [http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson Neil deGrasse Tyson].
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Revision as of 17:29, 9 June 2021

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The Giant Heart room at the Franklin Institute. The Giant Heart (background) is a permanent feature of the museum.

As the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a top-five tourist destination in the City of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is one of the leading science centers in the country, and serves as both a prominent educational and cultural resource, and as an anchor of the local economy. Science and technology have the potential to solve some of the most critical issues of our time, to improve our lives, and to inspire our curiosity about the world around us. Every day The Franklin Institute provides resources that help people to connect with science and technology in creative ways that resonate with learners of all ages and backgrounds. The Institute directly reaches more than 1 million people each year with informal learning experiences that engage students, adults, and families. Though its historic museum is a central learning space, the Institute has evolved to provide people with educational resources in their own neighborhoods through hands-on activities in classrooms, workshops in libraries, community centers, and other settings, and through ways to interact online. Since 1824, The Franklin Institute has pursued its commitment to making these resources available to as many people as possible throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

On February 5, 1824, Samuel Vaughan Merrick and William H. Keating founded The Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts. Within three years of its founding, that promotion took place through public lectures, a high school, a library, public exhibitions, and a research journal, and many of these endeavors remain core activities to this day.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the museum's Mission and History page.

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