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Oct 14, 2024
Please, pay attention to the bad reviews This is the most overpriced, mediocre museum in the city You come, expecting greatness. It's a huge museum. Once you get inside and see what is offered, y… Full review by RonboNJ
Oct 7, 2024
Science museums are my favorite as I love learning about things in a practical way instead of only being able to read about it. This one does it right. Many tactile exhibits around for kids and adult… Full review by davidmI499VE
Oct 3, 2024
The husband and I took our 6 year old twins to this amazing museum one rainy Saturday afternoon. We arrived about 11 ish. The crowds weren’t too bad. At the ticket counter, we were asked if we wante… Full review by kittenjd2b
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Questions & answers

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Is there usually a line to get in on Saturday’s?
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Weekends can become busy, and there is a line inside the museum for tickets/passes. If you don't want it to affect your museum time, I would recommend arriving 30 minutes to …
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Weekends can become busy, and there is a line inside the museum for tickets/passes. If you don't want it to affect your museum time, I would recommend arriving 30 minutes to an hour early on purpose.
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Is there a water filling station for bringing empty water bottles to stay hydrated? Does anyone know with the dual …
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Is there a water filling station for bringing empty water bottles to stay hydrated? Does anyone know with the dual membership for one adult plus one guest is that one guest included everytime you go or just a 1 time offer with membership?
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Yes on water stations. Membership package numbers are generally based upon each visit. The trend in museums is to define packages great for couples, families, grandparents …
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Yes on water stations. Membership package numbers are generally based upon each visit. The trend in museums is to define packages great for couples, families, grandparents bringing grandkids, etc. Maybe at some point they will figure out a "singles" looking to find a single might work too!
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Is there a water filling station for bringing empty water bottles to stay hydrated? Does anyone know with the dual …
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Is there a water filling station for bringing empty water bottles to stay hydrated? Does anyone know with the dual membership for one adult plus one guest is that one guest included everytime you go or just a 1 time offer with membership?
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I did see a water fountain, but not sure it is filtered.
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Is it handicap accessible?
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Yes, it is handicapped accessible.
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Is it busy on Sunday??
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Not really. Saturday is busier.
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How long are my tickets good for?
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Tickets are valid for the day of purchase only. You may apply all or a portion of today’s visit to a Franklin Institute membership prior to leaving the museum...
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