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Museum Hours

2011-2012 Holiday Hours
Sunday, January 1 - 9:30AM-7:00PM
Monday, January 2 - 9:30AM-5:00PM

Science Museum Exhibits
Daily: 9:30AM - 5:00PM

The Tuttleman IMAX® Theater
Hours vary throughout the year.
Consult the CURRENT SCHEDULE for upcoming showtimes.

Franklin Theater
Hours vary throughout the year.
Consult the CURRENT SCHEDULE for upcoming showtimes.

The Franklin Institute is closed annually on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Franklin Awards Day in April. The 2012 date for Awards Day will be Thursday, April 26, 2012.