,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-75.17275,39.95821)/-75.16056999564171,39.95123899785144,12.580378501949326/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Physick HousevsThe Franklin Institute
Both are praised by professionals. Overall, The Franklin Institute ranks significantly higher than Physick House. The Franklin Institute scores 88 with recommendations from 7 reviewers like Not For Tourists, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Physick House
Fodor's
Where
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
321 S Fourth St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $0/night
Fodor's "Built in 1786, this is one of two remaining freestanding houses from this era in Society Hill (you will see plenty of the famous Philadelphia row houses here)." Full review
Where "Dr. Philip Syng Physick, the “Father of American Surgery” and “Soda’s Pop,” lived in this four-story brick house, the only freestanding Federal townhouse remaining in Society Hill." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Philanthropists Walter and Lenore Annenberg purchased the property and funded the renovation that turned the house into a Federal-period showpiece." Full review
Frommer's "Like the Powel House, the Physick House combines attractive design and historical interest." Full review
Lonely Planet "Physick House, the home of surgeon Philip Syng Physick, was built in 1786 by Henry Hill ... and is the only freestanding, Federal-style mansion remaining in Society Hill." Full review
The Franklin Institute Fodor's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Frommer's
Not For Tourists
Afar Magazine
National Geographic Where
Atlas Obscura Show All Reviews
222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $0/night
Fodor's "Founded more than 175 years ago to honor Benjamin Franklin, this science museum is as clever as its namesake, thanks to an abundance of dazzling hands-on exhibits." Full review
Concierge "You gotta love the walk-through heart, which thankfully has been refurbished and expanded since it was built in 1953."
Travel + Leisure "The walk-through, pulsing model of the human heart at this well-heeled science emporium is macabre enough to enchant children." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Founded in 1824 to teach science to artisans and mechanics, the Franklin Institute and its museum have made science entertaining." Full review
Frommer's "The Franklin Institute isn't just kid stuff. All ages love this thoroughly imaginative trip through the world of science." Full review
Not For Tourists "IMAX, Planetarium and lots of kiddie-fare."
Afar Magazine "Be diligent about spending some time at Pennsylvania’s most visited museum." Full review
i
Be sure to allow enough time to make your way through the museum’s multiple floors, where entertaining and educational exhibits await.
National Geographic "Mr. Wizard kind of interactive activities that keep the kids busy for hours." Full review
Where "The city’s celebrated, family-friendly science museum explores the history and future of science through hands-on exhibits such as "Your Brain," "Changing Earth," and "Electricity." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth. " Full review
