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Astronomy Day 2026
Sat, Apr 25 · 11:00am–3:00pm
Center City·indoor·$40
A stellar day for space enthusiasts and curious minds alike.
At a glance
- Price
- $40
- Ages
- All ages
- Location
- Center City
- Setting
- indoor
- Signup
- Just show up
What to know
- •Special guest: Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts
- •Safe solar viewing with telescopes
- •Exciting rocket launch finale with liquid nitrogen
More details
Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute
Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute. Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory. Featured Programming: Solar Viewing in Science Park, Space Suit Show, Explosive Trash Can Rocket Launch Finale, Special Guest: Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts.
