The Franklin Institute

About The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute is a science museum and educational institution dedicated to inspiring a passion for learning about science and technology. It aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions on critical issues through science education and advocates for the free exchange of evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research and ideas.

Products & Services

Museum Exhibits:Interactive science exhibits such as BODY WORLDS: Vital, Body Odyssey, Wondrous Space, Hamilton Collections Gallery, and Your Brain, offering immersive and educational experiences.

Educational Programs:Programs like STEM Scholars, GSK Science in the Summer™, Missions2Mars, and Children's Vaccine Education Program, focusing on youth and community science education.

Events and Experiences:Events including Second Thursdays TFI (adult-focused events with experiments and cocktails) and Franklin Fitness Day, combining science with health and entertainment.

The Franklin Institute Awards:An awards program recognizing remarkable achievements in science and technology, including ceremonies and nominations.

Podcasts and Videos:Digital content such as 'The Curious Cosmos with Derrick Pitts' and 'So Curious!' podcasts, along with video series like 'A Practical Guide to the Cosmos' and 'Science Stories' to explore science topics.

Membership:Membership programs offering free museum admission and exclusive perks to support science education and exploration.

Specialties

Science Education Interactive Exhibits Youth and Community STEM Programs Space Science Human Biology Historical Scientific Collections

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 480970 MR: - FA: $480,970 FAN: 480970	D: 2025-07-22 FD: 2025-07-22	1 investors

Grant Latest

2025-07-22

$481K

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

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Operating

10K+

Customers

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Team & Leadership

B

Benjamin Franklin

Founding Father and Inventor

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D

Derrick Pitts

Chief Astronomer

S

Samuel Vaughan Merrick

W

William H. Keating

N

Nikola Tesla

M

Marie Curie

Physicist and Chemist

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