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Franklin Court
316-322 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2704
215 965 2305

http://www.nps.gov/archive/inde/franklin-court.html

Franklin Court consists of seven museums located on the former site of Ben Franklin's home. They trace his life as publisher, politician, postmaster, printer, and inventor. Built for the American Bicentennial (1976) ifv features Franklin's many inventions including bifocals, the Franklin Stove, among many others. Also exhibited is a reproduction of Franklin's post office where he served as the first Postmaster General. Open: W-Su 11am-5pm. Admission: free.