Information
Block Booking for NY, CT, VA and other mid-Atlantic locations
If you are located in one of our more distant counties, the Traveling Science team will be planning an extended stay in your area. Please refer to the dates below when booking your show and receive a $100 discount! Block booking applies to those counties listed below.
Call 215.448.1169.
- Nassau and Suffolk—New York
January 26–30
February 23–27
March 23–27 - Westchester and Putnam
November 3–7
February 2–6
April 20–24 - Fairfax—Virginia
March 2–6 - Connecticut
March 30–April 3 - Ulster, Dutchess, Orange and Rockland
May 4–8
Prices
How do I make a reservation?
| 1. | Choose a topic. | |
| 2. | Pick 3 possible dates for your show. | |
| 3. | Complete the entire reservation form and submit: | |
| NEW! Reserve online: Click here. | ||
| Fax: | 215.448.1219 | |
| Mail: | Traveling Science Show Registrar The Franklin 222 North 20th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-1194 |
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| 4. | You will receive a confirmation packet, including detailed information about your show, approximately two weeks after we receive your information. | |
Structuring your audience
In order to maximize the educational value of your Traveling Science Show, we strongly recommend that school audiences include three or fewer grade levels per show. The maximum audience size is 250.
| Traveling Science Shows | ||
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| Format | Cost | Notes |
| One Show | $500 |
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| Additional Shows | $195 same topic $375 additional topic |
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| Traveling Exhibits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Format | Cost | Notes |
| One exhibit | $600 small format |
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| $100 per hour after initial 5 hours |
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Travel fees will be added to all shows and exhibits; rates vary by county.
Additional Fees:
Early morning fee: $75 for shows beginning before 9 a.m.
Split day fee: $75 for one morning and one afternoon.
Discounts:
Shows performed September 1st – October 10th: $100 off the total cost.
Shows performed in December: $50 off the total cost.
Special Summer Rates: Call for details. 215.448.1267
Block Booking Discount: $100
Must be booked during the suggested dates for your county — see map.
Please note: Seasonal and Block Booking discounts may not be combined.
Deposit
The Franklin must receive your non-refundable deposit of $100 at least 30 days before the date of your show or your reservation will automatically be cancelled. It is important to reserve early to ensure you get the date that you want.