Benjamin Franklin displays at The Franklin Institute and quips

The Franklin Institute houses extensive exhibits about Benjamin Franklin, including artifacts, interactive displays, and representations of Franklin’s experiments such as the kite and key. The museum's focus on Franklin has made his image and inventions a frequent source of light-hearted local jokes and puns about Philadelphia's identity as a center of invention and civic pride. Local media and tour commentary often reference Franklin-themed humor when describing the Institute and related civic branding. The Franklin Institute is a major cultural and educational institution on Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway.