Charter Bus to The Franklin Institute

Plan your visit

Must-see spots

• Walkthrough Giant Heart
• Fels Planetarium shows
• Benjamin Franklin Memorial rotunda
• SportsZone & Train Factory floors

Suggested itinerary · STEM day on the Parkway

1. 1The Franklin Institute
2. 2Philadelphia Museum of Art

Know before you go

• Walk through the two-story Giant Heart — the museum's icon since 1954.
• The planetarium runs timed shows; grab seats at entry before floor time.
• The SportsZone and Train Factory floors channel kid energy productively.

Tips for group trips

• Dedicated bus drop-off lane on 20th St side; group check-in through the group entrance — book school visits weeks ahead in spring.
• The Giant Heart is a 2-minute walkthrough — groups split naturally; brain and space floors absorb the longest dwell time.
• The rotunda's Franklin Memorial is free and doesn't require museum admission — a good add-on for tight budgets.

Frequently asked questions

Recommended Vehicles

full_coach

41–61

school_bus

10–60

Bus Companies in Philadelphia, PA