The Franklin Institute holds an extensive collection of historical artifacts. The items featured here help tell the story of the history of science and technology. We present pieces of our collection online to inspire curiosity.
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin's Glass Armonica, Franklin's Lightning Rod, Nini Medallion
Computing
Burroughs Adding Machine, The Hollerith Electric Tabulating System
Electricity
Edison's Light bulb, The X-Ray Tube
Flight
Airfoil Collection, Wright Brothers' Notebooks, Wind Tunnel
Instrumentation
Patent Models, Maillardet's Automaton, Steam-Powered Coin Press
Photography
Kodak Brownie Camera, Daguerreotype Photography, First Motion Pictures
