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An evening of museum exploration, play zones and dinner stations supports education programs and school visits in Philadelphia.
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At 2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum, children can explore exhibits and event-specific play zones while grown-ups join in. The Franklin Institute’s family fundraiser takes place on Friday, November 13, from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
FunFest combines time in the museum with play zones created for the event. Adults are welcome to take part alongside children, making the activities a shared option rather than a separate children’s program.
Food will be set out throughout the museum, with kid-friendly bites and small-plate dinner stations as well as options for adults. An open bar will offer specialty cocktails to adult guests. The institute has not named specific exhibits or published a detailed activity schedule for the evening.
Further reading: 2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum | The Franklin Institute ↗
Proceeds support The Franklin Institute’s education programs and free or discounted tickets for students and teachers. The museum says more than 160,000 students and teachers visit each year.
The event also serves as an introduction to the institute for families with young children. Alongside individual attendance, the fundraiser offers sponsorship packages that include event tickets; the smallest listed package is $300 for one adult and one child.
Further reading: 2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum | The Franklin Institute ↗
Children 2 and under enter free; children 3 and older need a ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the registration desk on the day, and guests check in under their last name without a physical ticket.
The event page lists sponsorship packages but does not give a standalone individual ticket price. Donor-advised funds cannot be used to pay for tickets or sponsorships.
2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum | The Franklin Institute ↗
Strollers are welcome throughout the museum; stroller-check space is limited. Coat check will be near the check-in tables in the Atrium.
The museum lists sensory backpacks among its accessibility resources. To request accommodations, contact 215-448-2378 or [email protected].
2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum | The Franklin Institute ↗
The main pedestrian entrance at 222 N 20th Street is at street level to the right of the museum steps. The garage entrance is behind the building at 21st and Winter streets; use 271 N 21st Street for directions.
FunFest offers complimentary self-parking for garage tickets issued after 4:30 p.m.; those tickets are marked automatically and do not need validation. Garage spaces are limited and first come, first served. Elevators connect the garage to the museum’s main Atrium.
2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum | The Franklin Institute ↗ · Getting Here | The Franklin Institute ↗
The museum lists SEPTA bus routes 32, 33, 38 and 49 as serving the area, and identifies 30th Street and Suburban stations as nearby rail options. Bike racks are available in the garage.
Yes. Tickets will be available at the registration desk on the day of FunFest. The event page does not state a standalone individual ticket price.
2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum | The Franklin Institute ↗
Children 2 and under enter free. Children 3 and older require a ticket.
2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum | The Franklin Institute ↗
Yes. The institute plans kid-friendly bites and small-plate dinner stations throughout the museum, as well as options for adults.
2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum | The Franklin Institute ↗
The institute recommends casual clothing and comfortable shoes.
2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum | The Franklin Institute ↗
222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Event, planning and background information checked 2026-10-28 against the linked sources.