Company Research Report: The Franklin Institute

Company Overview

• Name: The Franklin Institute

• Mission of the Company: 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.

• When was the company founded and by whom: Founded on February 5, 1824, by Samuel Vaughan Merrick and William H. Keating.

• Key People in the Company: No information is available.

• Where is the company headquartered: 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue of the Company: No information is available.

• What is the company known for: The Franklin Institute is known for being one of the leading science centers in the country and as a prominent educational and cultural resource, offering new and exciting access to science and technology.

Products

Exhibits

The Franklin Institute offers diverse exhibits designed to engage visitors in science education through interactive experiences.

1. Wondrous Space

• Description: A two-story immersive exhibit that explores the marvels of space. It provides insights into celestial bodies, gravity, and the engineering required for space travel.

• Key Features: Real meteorite, design a rocket, explore gravity, and search for planets.

2. Mazes & Brain Games

• Description: A play space designed to challenge the brain and body through puzzles and problem-solving exercises.

• Key Features: Giant Tower of Hanoi, Web Maze, Make-A-Maze.

3. SportsZone

• Description: An interactive exhibit that explores the science behind sports, including physical fitness, nutrition, and motion mechanics.

• Key Features: Race against pro athletes, perfect your pitch, catch a wave.

4. Your Brain

• Description: An exhibit exploring the human brain's functions and its role in processing information.

• Key Features: Neural network climb, interactive illusions, and distorted audio experiments.

5. Benjamin Franklin Memorial

• Description: A national memorial featuring a dramatic 20-foot marble statue of Benjamin Franklin.

• Key Features: The centerpiece is a statue by sculptor James Earle Fraser, surrounded by an architecturally significant rotunda.

Recent Developments

• New Products/Exhibits Launched:

• The "Wondrous Space" exhibit, offering a journey through the cosmos.

• "Body Odyssey," an upcoming exhibit to open on November 23, exploring human body intricacies.

• "Hamilton Collections Gallery," also opening on November 23, showcasing treasured collections, including the Giant Heart and Baldwin Locomotive.

• New Features Added to Existing Products:

• An all-new Electricity live show demonstrating the principles of circuits and conductivity.

• New interactive experiences in the existing play space, "Mazes & Brain Games."

• New Partnerships: No information is available.

This report provides a detailed overview of The Franklin Institute, reflecting its commitment to science education and recent initiatives to enhance visitor experiences through innovative exhibits and interactive learning opportunities.