Tailor your field trip to meet the particular needs of your class. Chose from a variety of traveling and permanent exhibits, IMAX films, Planetarium shows and free daily demonstrations.
Unique Field Trip Experiences
A full day of activity focused on a single topic
· The Body Worlds Experience · The Giant Heart Experience · The Ben 300 Experience · The Galactic Adventure Experience
Each Experience includes a featured exhibit; live theater program; IMAX or Planetarium show or special film; topic related workshop, plus admission to permanent exhibits and daily demonstrations. Available by reservation only.
Exhibits
and Programs
Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS:
The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies - Through April
23
Brain Awareness Days - March 16-17
Neuroscientists present demonstrations and displays for visitors.
Celebration of Science - April 25
World-renowned scientists take part in science demonstrations.
Space Week - May 1-5
Special programs and activities
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon - Through June 15
Narrated by Tom Hanks
The Human Body - Through June 15
Greece: Secrets of the Past - Opens February 17
Deep Sea - Opens April 24
The Life and Death of a Star - Ongoing
BIG! - Ongoing
The Franklin Institute Series for Educators offers continuing education programs for K-8 teachers. The program topics are: January 11, Helping Parents Engage in their Children's Science Learning (K-4); February 8, Welcome to Sir Isaac's Loft (3-8); March 8, Integrating Science and Literacy at the Elementary Level (K-4); April 5, Silkworms in the Classroom (K-4); Professional Development Credit in PA and NJ available. Sessions are held in the Harcourt Teacher Leadership Center. Registration $10 per session; refreshments and free parking are provided. For details and registration, visit www.fi.edu/htlc.