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# Parking Near Franklin Institute, Rittenhouse Square

Landmark Parking · Rittenhouse Square, Pennsylvania · Franklin Institute

Published 17 Sep 2026 · 3 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

201 North 21st Street

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Where Can I Park for the Franklin Institute?

The closest official option is the on-site garage at 271 North 21st Street, with the entrance also identified as 222 North 20th Street. Street parking is available around the museum. A covered garage space 327 yards away costs $13 a day, while a valet space at 1800 Market Street is 0.4 miles away and costs $25 a day.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>201 North 21st Street</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Convenient Covered Garage Parking in Center City, Philly, 327 yd (4 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>19th Street, 0.3 mi (8 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near Rittenhouse Square

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## On-Site Parking at the Franklin Institute

The closest official option is the on-site garage at 271 North 21st Street, listed by the Franklin Institute for visitors arriving by car (fi.edu). The garage entrance is also identified through the attraction’s visitor information as 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (fi.edu).

Street parking is also available around the museum, according to the official getting-here information (fi.edu). The site is in Logan Square near Rittenhouse Square, at 201 North 21st Street, so the official garage is the most direct choice for a visit centered on the museum rather than nearby destinations.

## Nearby Franklin Institute Parking Spaces

Parksy lists a covered garage space 327 yards from the site for $13 a day.

For longer stays, two secure garage spaces are each 0.3 miles away, priced at $279 a month and $229 a month. A valet space at 1800 Market Street is 0.4 miles away and costs $25 a day. These options give drivers a choice between covered, lot, garage and valet parking around Logan Square.

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## Busy Periods and Street Parking Near 21st Street

The museum’s official visitor information says parking is available on the street as well as in its garage (fi.edu). Street parking around 201 North 21st Street therefore shares the limited curb supply used by nearby offices, residents and visitors in Logan Square near Rittenhouse Square.

The official visitor pages direct drivers to the garage entrances at 271 North 21st Street and 222 North 20th Street (fi.edu).

## Walking and Rail Access to the Franklin Institute

The nearest listed station is 19th Street, 0.3 miles from the site and an 8-minute walk.

The museum is at 201 North 21st Street, and the attraction’s official getting-here page says visitors can arrive by car, bus, bike or foot (fi.edu). From the center of Rittenhouse Square, the site is 0.6 miles away, making the museum reachable on foot from the square as well as by rail.

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## Sources

- [Franklin Institute website](http://www.fi.edu/)
- [Pennsylvania Department of Transportation](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot)
- [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services)
- [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov)
- [Getting Here](https://fi.edu/en/plan-your-visit/getting-here)
- [Plan Your Visit](https://fi.edu/en/plan-your-visit)
- [The Franklin Institute](https://fi.edu/en)

\* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where Can I Park for the Franklin Institute?

The closest official option is the on-site garage at 271 North 21st Street, with the entrance also identified as 222 North 20th Street. Street parking is available around the museum. A covered garage space 327 yards away costs $13 a day, while a valet space at 1800 Market Street is 0.4 miles away and costs $25 a day.

### What Is the Closest Official Parking Option?

The closest official option is the on-site garage at 271 North 21st Street. Visitor information also identifies the garage entrance as 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The site is at 201 North 21st Street, making the official garage the most direct choice for a visit centered on the museum.

### Is Street Parking Available Near the Museum?

Street parking is available around the museum, according to the official getting-here information. Around 201 North 21st Street, curb supply is shared by nearby offices, residents and visitors in Logan Square near Rittenhouse Square. The official visitor pages direct drivers to garage entrances at 271 North 21st Street and 222 North 20th Street.

### What Are the Cheapest Nearby Parking Options?

Parksy lists a covered garage space 327 yards from the site for $13 a day. A nearby lot is listed at 0.3 miles for $15 a day. A valet space at 1800 Market Street is 0.4 miles away and costs $25 a day.

### Are Monthly Parking Options Available?

For longer stays, two secure garage spaces are each 0.3 miles away. These options provide secure garage parking around Logan Square, compared with nearby daily choices including a covered garage space at $13 a day.

### Can I Reach the Museum by Rail or on Foot?

The nearest listed station is 19th Street, 0.3 miles from the site and an 8-minute walk. From the center of Rittenhouse Square, the museum is 0.6 miles away. Visitors can arrive by car, bus, bike or foot, and the site is at 201 North 21st Street.

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