Location
The museum is located in Franklin Court. Entrance to the courtyard is from Market or Chestnut Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets.Hours and FeesOpen daily: 9am - 5pm, year round As part of the Every Kid Outdoors program, we are providing free admission to the Benjamin Franklin Museum for fourth grade children who have an Every Kid Outdoors pass. Up to three adults accompanying this child are also admitted free. TicketingAdmission is available at the door and must be purchased on the day of your visit. Plan to allow at least one hour for your visit. The America the Beautiful Annual Pass, Senior Pass, and Access Pass do not apply at the Benjamin Franklin Museum.
School GroupsSchool groups and other bona fide academic institutions are eligible for FREE admission to the museum. Learn more about the eligibility requirements and reservation process.
ExhibitsExplore Benjamin Franklin's life and legacy through his character traits. The exhibit area is divided into five "rooms" with each room focusing on a particular trait: ardent and dutiful, ambitious and rebellious, motivated to improve, curious and full of wonder, and strategic and persuasive. There are videos, touch screen interactives, mechanical interactives, and artifacts in each "room." An additional area called the "Library" presents a video with excerpts from Franklin's Autobiography.Benjamin Franklin Museum Store
AccessibilityThe Benjamin Franklin Museum is fully accessible for visitors with mobility impairments. An elevator allows visitors to access the museum. There are also accessible restrooms located on the lower level. Ask a ranger for an audio described tour of the museum. Tactile objects are located throughout the exhibit area.
Family FunFamilies will enjoy looking for the small squirrel figurines located throughout the exhibits. Franklin delighted in pet squirrels, or skuggs as they were known in his day. Read about the Skuggs mascot as you enter the exhibit area and then look high and low to find the figurines. Images and Historical InformationCheck out the photos and video of the Benjamin Franklin Museum below. Want to learn more about Benjamin Franklin and his contributions to society? Additional resources about Franklin are available on our website.
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Last updated: September 28, 2024