‘Feel Like A Super Hero For A Day As You Explore Marvel’s Super Heroes!’
Explore the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit, from April 13 to September 11 at the The Franklin Institute. To coincide with Marvel’s 80th anniversary, the exhibit will feature more than 300 artifacts, which will include some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. These spectacular artifacts will thrill both avid collectors, and casual fans—while immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life!
Exhibit Highlights:
- A fully immersive design with life-size scenes straight from the comic world.
- Iconic props and costumes including those worn by Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) in Marvel’s Black Panther (2018), and Chris Hemsworth (Thor) in Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World (2013), plus the Captain America costume worn by Chris Evans (2015).
- Rare, hand-drawn images of iconic heroes such as Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Captain America—by the artists who first designed them.
- Concept sketches, props, and costumes celebrating the 10th anniversary of Marvel Studios.
- Interactive elements including the opportunity to travel through the mysterious mirror dimension of Doctor Strange, and pose for selfies alongside life-size representations of Black Panther, Spider-Man, and other iconic Marvel characters.
- Detailed life-size sculptures of Marvel’s beloved characters, including Spider-Man and The Thing, to complement the larger-than-life super hero narrative.
The 15,000 square-foot exhibit traces the story of Marvel and its influence on visual culture, while also uncovering the narratives of individual characters such as Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Doctor Strange. It gives insight on how Marvel has influenced and drawn inspiration from the ever-changing tides of popular culture, tracing how their stories have responded to historical events and addressed broader issues such as gender, race, and mental illness.
Location
The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Date
April 13 – September 11, 2019
Cost
Daytime + IMAX (includes general admission) Adults $42 | Kids $38 (ages 3 – 11)
Daytime (includes general admission) Adults $35 | Kids $31 (ages 3 – 11)
Evening 5 pm – 8 pm (does not include general admission) Adults $20 | Kids $15 (ages 3 – 11)
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