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234-250 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
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In a bustling city like Philadelphia, apartment-ites can very easily forget about the beauty of the natural world all round them, so they owe it to themselves to venture forth and search out information about the fascinating building blocks of the world we inhabit. One place to learn everything you want about the scientific world is the Franklin Institute. Named after premiere American patriot Benjamin Franklin, the Institute stands as a testament to the wonders of nature and the scientific world. There are number of excellent exhibits available for your perusal at the Franklin Institute, and there's really something for everyone. You can learn all about one your body's most important organs at their giant walkthrough heart, discover the fascinating world of space travel with Space Command, tool around in some of the nation's most famous flying machines at the Franklin Airshow, or find out more about the person for whom this museum was named at the Fraklin: He's Electric exhibit. No matter what your interest may be, there's an exhibit to tickle your fancy. They also have an IMAX theater, for taking in the best in quality motion pictures, and a 3D theater, perfect for a fully immersive viewing experience, as well as a planetarium for more educational endeavors. For science fans, you can do little better than this Philadelphia hot spot. Apartment-ites wanting to learn more about the scientific world need only take a short drive down to this Philadelphia intellectual Mecca, the Franklin Institute, where children and adults alike can learn fascinating facts about the world around them.