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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How can I get tickets to King Tut Exhibition?
A. Tickets are available online, by calling 1-877-TUT-TKTS (888-8587) or by visiting the Franklin Institute.
Tickets are timed and dated and should be reserved in advance.
Tickets are available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Q. How do I get to the Franklin Institute?
A. The Franklin Institute Science Museum is located in Center City Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The Museum's parking garage entrance is located behind the building at the intersection of 21st Street and Winter Street. Bring your parking ticket to the Box Office for validation in order to receive reduced rates.
For detailed directions, Click Here.
Q. What is the best way to travel around Philadelphia?
A. There are great options for getting around Philadelphia. Take the Tut Trolley for an inexpensive shuttle service ($2/ride) that stops right at the Franklin Institute or the Phlash ($1/ride) that makes stops throughout the city.
For more information, visit gophila's Travel Tools section.
Q. How can I participate in "Go Golden" special offers?
A. Many of the "Go Golden" deals require you to show your Exhibition Ticket Stub in order to receive the discount. Others are free of charge and require nothing.
Visit the "Go Golden" section or Download the "Go Golden" Brochure for a complete list of participating organizations and details.
Q. What is Geocaching?
A. Geocaching is a high-tech scavenger hunt which involves hiding and finding objects using a Global Positioning System (GPS) locator. Geocaching hobbyists are all over the USA; it’s a growing pastime, appealing to puzzle-loving, tech-savvy families and individuals. In fact, there are already nearly 300 caches within 10 miles of Philadelphia's City Hall. Veterans use a GPS device to find the caches, but you can do it without one!
Learn more about the Tut Geocaching Tour or Get Clues Now!
Q. I'm looking for a restaurant within walking distance of the Franklin Institute. Where can I go?
A. There are a ton of restaurants to choose from in Philadelphia, many of which are participating in Tut promotions and specials. For a list of nearby
restaurants, all within a 10-minute walk from the Tut Exhibition, visit the Nearby Restaurants Page
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