Second Thursdays TFI
Thu Nov 12, 5:30pm
Adults-only museum night
This event is in the past.It took place on October 3, 2026 at The Franklin Institute.
Center City, Philadelphia
🔬View live tardigrades under the microscope
🗳️Vote for your favorite on Instagram Stories
📍Head to Body Odyssey on the second floor
Celebrate the world of tardigrades with live microscope viewing and hands-on science activities. Follow the competition as these tiny contenders go head-to-head for the title of Fat Water Bear Week champion.
Microscopic science
Hands-on learning
Family-friendly science
Interactive exhibits
Center City, Philadelphia
🔬View live tardigrades under the microscope
🗳️Vote for your favorite on Instagram Stories
📍Head to Body Odyssey on the second floor
Celebrate the world of tardigrades with live microscope viewing and hands-on science activities. Follow the competition as these tiny contenders go head-to-head for the title of Fat Water Bear Week champion.
Microscopic science
Hands-on learning
Family-friendly science
Interactive exhibits
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- Microscopic science
- Hands-on learning
- Family-friendly science
- Interactive exhibits
- The Franklin Institute
- Center City
- Philadelphia
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