Fels Planetarium
Fels Planetarium at The Franklin Institute Science Museum
This 300,000 square foot Museum is an outstanding resource for visitors who want to see historical and scientific artifacts, use great interactive devices to explore basic science principles, and learn about ever-changing technology that will affect our lives.
After visiting the future, visitors will have many questions and opinions. People have a responsibility to dictate how science and technology will effect all of us. And they can debate the issues in the Musser Choices Forum. This 150 seat theater, with 36 video screens, delivers interactive theater presentations that bring many important questions to the floor. Each seat is equipped with a computer keypad allowing visitors to participate in the debates.
Visitors can climb into the cockpit of an Air Force jet trainer, fly a model in a simulator, experiment with the natural laws that govern flight, and do much more in the Aviation exhibit. Other great interactive exhibits cover Electricity and Electronics, Mechanics, Math, and Astronomy.
Family members can participate in a variety of classes, seminars, workshops and other activities throughout the year. Topics range from Kitchen Science to Starclouds and Supernovas. Something exciting is available for every age and interest.
For School Groups, The Museum offers a wide range of topic-specific interactive programs for all grade levels. Teachers can call the Museum with students' needs. Without doubt, programs to enhance any curricula will be found here. In addition, special School Programs and exhibits (for all) are offered throughout the year. These programs change every three to five months each or so. Past programs have addressed themes such as Motion, Technology, and Inventions. Programs are adaptable to any grade level and focus on specific Museum exhibits to deliver students interactive lessons that are both fun and enlightening.
Admission:
Adults $9.50, Children and Seniors $ 8.50.*
Museum + Omni or Planetarium Adults $12.50, Children and Seniors $10.50.
Museum, Omni and Planetarium Adults $14.50, Children and Seniors $12.50.
Add $3.00 per person for Dino-Island. *Children 4 - 11, Seniors 62+
Hours:
Science Center: Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm, Sunday 9:30 - 6.
Mandell Center: Monday - Wednesday 9:30 - 5, Thursday - Saturday 9:30 - 9, Sunday 9:30 - 6.
