The Franklin Institute
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Philadelphia's hands-on science museum, with exhibits on Benjamin Franklin's discoveries, the human brain, robotics, space and more, plus the Fels Planetarium. PUBLIC DATA — compiled from publicly available sources; not verified on-site by AbleVu. Please confirm specific needs with the venue before visiting.
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Accessibility Features
Sign in to add a feature- Accessible parkingLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Drop-off zoneLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Elevator accessLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Step-free entranceLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
ASL interpreter available
- ASL interpreter availableLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Service animals welcome
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Noise-canceling headphones available · Sensory bag / backpack+2 more
- Noise-canceling headphones availableLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Sensory bag / backpackLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Social story availableLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Accessible parking · Drop-off zone+2 more
- Accessible parkingLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Drop-off zoneLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Elevator accessLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Step-free entranceLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Service animals welcome
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
Nursing / lactation room · Service animals welcome
- Nursing / lactation roomLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
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PUBLIC DATA (sources listed in description) MOBILITY • Fully wheelchair accessible with elevators; accessible entrances at the 20th Street Business Entrance and from the parking garage elevators into the Bartol Atrium • Drop-off near the main entrance • Paid on-site garage (271 N. 21st St.) with first-come accessible spaces for vehicles under 6'5"; elevator to the Atrium-level Ticketing Desk; email ahead for taller vans • Limited free manual wheelchairs at the Ticketing Desk (photo ID) • Wheelchair-accessible seating in the 2nd-floor Eatery RESTROOMS • Wheelchair-accessible restrooms: Wisdom Hall and Atrium (2nd level), Planetarium Lobby and 20th Street/Lunchroom Lobby (1st level) • Baby-changing in several restrooms; infant feeding room on the 1st floor DEAF / HARD OF HEARING • ASL interpreters by request at least 3 weeks ahead (subject to availability) AUTISM / SENSORY • Sensory backpacks at the Ticketing Desk (sensory guide alerts, noise-reducing headphones, sunglasses, fidgets) • Downloadable Sensory Guide and Social Narrative • Return-visit voucher if you need to leave within 30 minutes of buying your ticket OTHER • ADA service animals welcome • Personal care attendants admitted free to ticketed experiences (call 215-448-1200 option 3 in advance) • PA ACCESS card: up to 4 people at $2 each
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Sources: The Franklin Institute; Accessibility page (fi.edu/en/plan-your-visit/accessibility); Visit Philadelphia; Guide to Accessible Philadelphia (visitphilly.com/features/accessible-philadelphia). Retrieved Oct 2026; Public Source; Business Input