The Franklin Institute – Address & Directions

The museum is located at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

On-Site Parking: The institute operates its own multi-level parking garage. The entrance is located behind the building at 271 North 21st Street (intersection of 21st and Winter Streets).

Garage Features: The garage provides direct elevator access to the museum’s main atrium. Please note a height restriction of 6'1" for all vehicles.

Alternative Parking: Several third-party garages are available within a three-block radius, including the Logan Square Garage and the Rodin Place Garage. Limited metered street parking is also available on the surrounding blocks.

Philadelphia’s SEPTA network provides several convenient options for reaching the museum.

Regional Rail: The museum is approximately a 10-minute walk from Suburban Station. Visitors can access almost all Regional Rail lines from this hub.

Bus: Multiple SEPTA bus routes stop within one block of the museum, including Routes 7, 32, 33, 38, 48, and 49.

Philly PHLASH: During the seasonal operating months, the Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop provides a quick connection from other tourist attractions, with a dedicated stop at 20th Street and the Parkway.

Trolley: The 19th Street and 22nd Street trolley stations (serving routes 10, 11, 13, 34, and 36) are both located within a few blocks of the entrance.

Visitors traveling from outside the city can take Amtrak to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.

From there, the museum is a roughly 15-minute walk or a short ride via taxi or rideshare service.

The Franklin Institute is a prominent stop on the "Museum Mile." It is a scenic walk from other major sites:

From Philadelphia Museum of Art: Approximately 15 minutes heading southeast down the Parkway.

From Love Park: Approximately 10 minutes heading northwest.

Indego bike-share stations are located nearby at 21st and Winter Streets, and at the Free Library of Philadelphia across Logan Circle.