The Franklin Institute

Seasonal Science: Holiday Programming December 20-30, 2025 The Museum is closed December 24 and 25.
Celebrate the season with science! 🏗️ Back by Popular Demand: Creation Station
Step inside Creation Station, a pop-up build and play construction area where young explorers can let their creativity run wild. Sparkling lights, and festive trees surround large Imagination Playground blocks, KEVA planks and other fun building materials. Budding engineers can put their skills to the test in this limited-time space. Closes at 4pm daily.
💫 New Planetarium Show: Reason for the Seasons
Why do we experience winter on Earth? What do seasons look like on other planets? In this new live Planetarium show, explore the planetary science behind the changing seasons across our Solar System.
❄️ Live Science Shows: Remixed for the Season
Our most popular live science shows: Liquid Air, Combustion, and Electricity get a holiday remix, exploring the science behind snow, lights, and staying warm when the weather outside is frightful!
🎁 Give the Gift of Science!
The Franklin Institute is a holiday shopping destination! Visit the newly reimagined Sci-Store for a variety of fun, unique gifts for all ages. Share the wonder of science all year long with a gift of membership to The Franklin Institute.
Free with general admission.

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