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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 Institute|on Wikipedia]].
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The '''Franklin Institute''' gives the following descriptive information:<blockquote>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.</blockquote>
 
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==See Also==
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*[[Parkway Museums District]]<br><br><br>[[Category:Is-Tourist_Attraction]] [[Category:Is-Membership_Organization]] [[Category:Issue-Science]][{Category:Where-Logan_Square]][[Category:Is-Museum]][[Category:Is-Educational_Organization]][[Category:Is-Education_Organization]]
 
 
== User Experiences of the Franklin Institute ==
 
 
 
==== "I Especially Like Night Skies"  ====
 
 
 
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:
 
 
 
*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>
 
 
 
*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.
 
 
 
*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].
 
 
 
[[User:PaulSank|PaulSank]] 22:01, 11 February 2011 (EST)
 
 
 
==== "A Wildly Enthusiastic Member"  ====
 
 
 
In early June 2011, I bought an individual membership at $50, thinking it looked like a great deal, but wondering if I'd ever actually use it. Two months later, I've been to the place twelve (12) times! And I've upgraded my membership a notch.
 
 
 
My advice to the new visitor is to give it all day! Get there at 9:30am. Schedule some breaks throughout the day to refresh yourself. The place is inexhaustible and can easily keep you going 'til 5:00pm. Keep abreast of the day's Planetarium shows and live demonstrations, which will give you some additional sit-down time when you choose a few to enjoy. Overall, give yourself the big once-over in the morning, all three floors, and then after that you go back to what might be some of your favorite displays and give them a greater amount of attention.
 
 
 
Seriously, after 12 visits I have yet to fully do everything. Only a fraction of the place has received all the attention it deserves from me. I'm sure it'll be quite a few visits before I can finally say, OK, now I've actually done everything enough to say I've completely done the place.
 
 
 
Another recommendation: Don't be afraid to talk to people. The usual social barriers that might inhibit you in, say, a subway, don't apply at the FI. Conversations can be started quite easily just by commenting on an exhibit while you and someone else are looking at it.
 
 
 
[[User:PaulSank|PaulSank]] 16:12, 10 August 2011 (EDT)
 
 
 
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Revision as of 23:51, 21 January 2016

The Franklin Institute gives the following descriptive information:

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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