The Franklin Institute
Founded in honor of Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the United States. The Franklin Institute itself comprises three centers, The Science Center, The Franklin Center, and The Center for Innovation in Science Learning. It also houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. Permanent exhibits in The Franklin Institute include The Giant Heart, Your Brain, The Franklin Air Show, Electricity, Changing Earth, Sports Challenge, Space Command, Sir Isaac's Loft and Amazing Machine. The Franklin Institute also is home to The Tuttleman IMAX Theater and the Fels Planetarium.
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Founded in honor of Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the United States. The Franklin Institute itself comprises three centers, The Science Center, The Franklin Center, and The Center for Innovation in Science Learning. It also houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.

In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. Permanent exhibits in The Franklin Institute include The Giant Heart, Your Brain, The Franklin Air Show, Electricity, Changing Earth, Sports Challenge, Space Command, Sir Isaac's Loft and Amazing Machine. The Franklin Institute also is home to The Tuttleman IMAX Theater and the Fels Planetarium.

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  • App Url: https://itunes.apple.com/app/the-franklin-institute/id1148606454
  • App Support: https://www.fi.edu/mobile
  • Genre: Education
  • Bundle ID: com.thefranklininstitute.fiapp
  • App Size: 137 M
  • Version: 3.0
  • Release Date: October 19th, 2016
  • Update Date: August 8th, 2018

Description:

The Franklin Institute’s mobile app is your guide to the iconic science museum located in Philadelphia, as well as a curated library of the best science virtual reality content and 360-degree videos and images. The onsite guide includes indoor wayfinding and turn-by-turn directions, stores your membership card, lets you purchase and retrieve tickets, provides the daily museum schedule, and more!

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a renowned and innovative leader in the field of science and technology learning. Pennsylvania’s most visited museum, its mission is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. Learn more at www.fi.edu.

Features of the app include:

The Best Science Virtual Reality: The app features a powerful virtual reality science content library, with VR experiences curated by The Franklin Institute from all over the globe. Dive to the bottom of the deep ocean, take a tour of the space station and space shuttle, visit the beaches of a National Marine Sanctuary, and explore the human brain, all in high-resolution virtual reality.

Turn-by-Turn Directions: Visiting the museum? Our interactive map and indoor wayfinding provide turn-by-turn directions from any location, plus quick access to the shortest route to restrooms and other amenities.

Membership Made Easy: Special features for Franklin Institute members allow you to store your membership card and easily scan it when you visit. A quick reference guide reminds members of all their benefits, and the app allows for easy purchase of member tickets to the museum and events.

Purchase Tickets and Skip the Line: Don’t wait in line! Download the app and purchase tickets for museum admission and special exhibits and event sand retrieve tickets using your order information to easily scan them upon arrival.

Ask: The Franklin Institute’s chatbot can answer questions about museum amenities and services, or even give you a quote from Benjamin Franklin.

Games: Test your brain with quizzes, illusions and audio interactives that you can play and share.

Augmented Reality: Explore The Franklin Institute and the amazing science that surrounds us all through the power of AR, right from your phone.

Daily Museum Schedule: Get a complete daily schedule of our films, live science demonstrations, and other opportunities and experiences happening during your visit.

Find Out More about Exhibits. From the Giant Heart to Space Command, explore all the things to see and do at The Franklin Institute, including fast facts and information to help guide your visit.

Let us know how the app is working and how we can improve your experience by sending us your feedback to mobileapp@fi.edu.

Note: Bluetooth must be turned on for full functionality. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

The Franklin Institute’s mobile app is made possible by support from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

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