Exhibitions

The Electric Dr. Franklin

November 20, 2021 – TBA
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National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

2nd Floor, Center West

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The Electric Dr. Franklin showcase explores the founding father's pioneering electrical work and features objects showing the electrical science of Franklin’s era as well as later devices he influenced. The display allows visitors understand Franklin’s contributions to electrical science and how his research remains relevant today.