The Franklin Institute
37,161 sqm
Indoor Space
18,581
Plenary Capacity
—
Banquet Capacity
—
Breakout Rooms
—
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
One of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the country, founded in honor of America's first scientist, Benjamin Franklin. A hands-on science museum with more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space, two auditoriums, planetarium, and conference facilities.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Philadelphia
Country
US
Total Indoor Space
37,161 sqm
Max Plenary
18,581
Full Address
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Event Spaces & Rooms
3 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fels Planetarium | theatre | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion | other | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benjamin Franklin National Memorial | other | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion has many energy-saving and 'green' features and is LEED-Silver certified
Certifications
Notable Past Events
3 events hosted
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Quick Facts
- Indoor Space
- 37,161 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Philadelphia, United States
North America — Mid-Atlantic US
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026