If you're looking for things to do in Philadelphia, make time to visit the Franklin Institute Science Museum.
The museum is broken up into four parts, the first being home to a 30-ton statue of Benjamin Franklin. Make your way to the second main portion of the museum, a technology-themed, hands-on display area that is filled with everything from an enormous walk-through heart, to a hair-raising Van de Graaf generator. See the amazing light shows, liquid air, and the Discovery Theater. You can also head to the awe-inspiring Fels Planetarium and space station. It's out of this world!
The third portion of the Franklin Institute is the Mandell Futures Center. This beautiful atrium is filled with cafes, ticket counters, interactive exhibits, or venture over to the IMAX arena. If you're hungry, then this is the spot to come to while you're here.
Finally, the fourth section is the CoreStates Science Park, which was a collaboration with the Please Touch Museum, located at Memorial Hall. This lush, urban garden is home to high-tech jungle gyms, including a step-on organ and a high-wire tandem bicycle.
Whether you're on a family vacation or on a solo business trip, there's something for everyone here. If you want to be amazed, don't miss the Franklin Institute!
