Joining The Franklin Institute through an upper level membership is an excellent way to combine membership benefits at one of the world’s most prestigious museums with a charitable gift that will help enrich the lives of thousands of children. Upper level members represent a group of people who are highly committed to bringing science and technology learning to the largest audience possible. They help extend our reach far beyond the museum doorsteps by funding a multitude of initiatives and programs.


Benefactor Board | Benefactor Events


  • All members of The Benefactor Society receive:
  • » Dedicated concierge service to help plan a visit to The Franklin Institute
  • » Invitation to the annual Benefactor Society Reception
  • » Advance notice of other special events
  • » Free admission to the Science Museum, Mandell Center, and Fels Planetarium
       for 2 adults, 4 children, and 2 additional guests
  • » Free SkyBike rides
  • » Free passes to the Science Museum and Tuttleman IMAX Theater to share with friends
  • » 16 hours of complimentary parking in The Franklin Institute’s onsite parking garage
  • » 10% discount in Museum gifts shops and restaurants
  • » Free admission to more than 200 ASTC science museums
  • » Special rates for Discovery Camp, birthday parties, Camp-In, and workshops
  • » One year subscription to the Benefactor Bulletin and News & Events
  • » Recognition in the Annual Report, onscreen in the IMAX Theater,
       and on The Benefactor Society Plaques

Pendulum Partners - $1,000
Founders Circle - $1,824
Baldwin Circle - $2,500
Celestial Circle - $5,000
Ambassador Circle - $10,000
Franklin Fellows - $25,000

Additional Benefactor Benefits

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For more information please contact Marci Generose, Director of Annual Giving and Events, by email or by phone at 215.448.1352


Franklin Fact: 322,736 School Children Visiting in School Groups in 2007