Visit The Franklin Institute

If you are staying at a hotel Philadelphia PA and looking to explore this historical city, then you must not miss the Franklin Institute. Founded in memory of Benjamin Franklin, the Franklin Institute is the premier center of science education and development in the USA. There are three centers in the Franklin Institute-the Science Center, the Franklin Centre and the Center for Innovation in Science Learning. The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial is also present in the Franklin Institute.

1 What are the things to see at Philadelphia Museum of Art?-The Science Center-The Franklin Center-The Center for Innovation in Science Learning

2 What does one need to know about the three centers in the Franklin Institute?-The Science Center is the most famous of the three centers. Apart from housing various important scientific artifacts related to science, it has the largest collection of artifacts from the workshop of the Wright Brothers.-Apart from its permanent exhibits, the Science Center has in house theaters and conducts various programs. There are annual school workshops, homeschooling, camp ins, discovery camps and other museum floor programs.-There is also another section for traveling exhibits.-The Franklin Center has a huge library and it aims to inspire excellence in science and technology by recognizing and rewarding outstanding work in these fields.-The Franklin Center houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. - The Franklin Center publishes the Journal of the Franklin Institute and gives away the Benjamin Franklin Awards.-The Center for Innovation in Science Learning is reputed for its research and its work in developing K-12 education.-The Center for Innovation in Science Learning has the Science Leadership Academy and conducts a teacher professional development program.-For enrichment of science and career development, a year round program is conducted by the Center for Innovation in Science Learning. It is known as Partnerships for Achieving Careers in Technology and Science.

3 Recommended list of websites for finding information about the Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute-Home

http://www2.fi.edu/

Resources for Science Learning at the Franklin Institute

http://www.fi.edu/learn/index.php

The Franklin Institute-Directions

http://www2.fi.edu/visitor-guide/directions.php