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The Franklin Institute

Philadelphia's science museum and giant heart

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
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The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most-visited science museums in the country, named for Benjamin Franklin. It is famous for its walk-through Giant Heart, its planetarium, and hands-on exhibits, and its rotunda holds the towering marble Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.

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