'Jump Into This Time-Warp of Dinosaurs Unearthed' Hey Indiana Jones, move on over as dinosaurs invade the Academy Of Natural Sciences. Explore life-size, roaring, moving, animatronic, state-of-the-art and scientifically accurate dinosaurs. So accurate, that the feathers on the T. rex are realistic. Also look forward to real-life dinosaur skeletons, teeth, fossil casts of claws, skulls, an Oviraptor egg and much more. This extraordinary exhibit will bring you back in time as you hang out … [Read more...]
Mummies Visit the Penn Museum
January 25, 2013 By
'Mummy Conservation at the Artifact Lab at Penn Museum' Who wants their mummy. Here is your chance to get up close and personal. Hop on over to University City to where the Penn Museum brings to you, In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies. The museum is known for having one of the largest Egyptian collections in the world, home to more than 42,000 ancient artifacts, in which a select portion are held in the Egypt Gallery (the rest are in storage, in traveling exhibitions, and in … [Read more...]
FirstGlance Film Festival in Philly
November 7, 2012 By
'Exciting & Creative Independent Films' Who loves movie screenings, independent films, and the chance to hang with the actors and film makers. Celebrating it's 15th year, the FirstGlance Film Festival will be in Philadelphia from November 9-11. What is the FirstGlance Film Festival? FirstGlance started in 1996 and brings Indie filmmakers and audiences together. It’s a way for filmmakers to get their projects shown in public venues, getting exposure, yet at the same time, for those to … [Read more...]
Titanic Sails into Philadelphia – Exploring the Mysteries of a Tragic Wreck
October 18, 2012 By
'The Titanic Artifact Exhibit - Showcasing more than 300 Legendary Artifacts' The Titanic Exhibit comes to the Franklin Institute, celebrating 100 years of a tragic incident that took place on April 15, 1912. At the time, this ship was the largest in the world and was carrying 2,224 passengers and crew. Colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton, UK to New York City, the sinking of the Titanic caused the deaths of 1,502 people in one of the deadliest peacetime … [Read more...]
October is Mural Arts Month in Philadelphia
October 1, 2012 By
'Featuring Exhibitions, Walking Tours, Mural Dedications, Paint Days & More' The Mural Arts Program has been around for 28 years. The program has united artists and communities through a collaborate process, allowing others to create art that transforms public places and individual lives. These murals even create unique project-based learning opportunities for thousands of marginalized youth and adults in several types of art programs. During the entire month of October, the Mural Arts … [Read more...]
Constitution Week at the National Constitution Center
September 16, 2012 By
'We The People on September 17, 1787' The National Constitution Center celebrates the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with a week's worth of interactive programs, activities and events in honor of this momentous occasion. The Center is the only museum in the world that is dedicated to the Constitution and these events will take place from September 16 - 23. Throughout the week, visitors will put their knowledge to the test during the educational and fun “Bill of Rights” Show … [Read more...]
Seeking Hidden Treasures at Penn Museum
July 16, 2012 By
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 'Exploring Cultures of the World' The Penn Museum is located on the University of Pennsylvania's campus, across from Franklin Field. It is one of the world’s finest archaeological and anthropological museums which boasts archaeological collections from all over the world. History Penn Museum, which is also known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, was founded in 1887. The Museum is … [Read more...]
Dead Sea Scrolls at the Franklin Institute
May 12, 2012 By
Dead Sea Scrolls at the Franklin Institute '3,000 + Years of Fascinating Ancient Artifacts' Are you intrigued and fascinated by ancient history and artifacts? The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times exhibit has arrived at the Franklin Institute. Dead Sea Scrolls Atmosphere & Experience This fascinating exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls shares with you the stories of the past from ancient times, to include remains of numerous ancient homes, cosmetics and jewelry, money, art … [Read more...]
Bruce Springsteen at the National Constitution Center
February 13, 2012 By
Bruce Springsteen at the National Constitution Center 'From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen' Bruce Springsteen comes to the National Constitution Center, that opens on March 17th. Bruce Springsteen once said, "The American idea is a beautiful idea. It needs to be preserved, served, protected and sung out. Sung out." Bruce Springsteen Exhibit Highlights The anticipated exhibit of Bruce Springsteen is finally arriving at the National Constitution … [Read more...]
Van Gogh at the Philadelphia Museum of Art – Museums in Philadelphia
January 31, 2012 By
Van Gogh at the Philadelphia Art Museum "Rare Glimpse of the Artist's Passion for Nature" Van Gogh Up Close opens Feb. 1 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA). This collection of 46 paintings draws the viewer into the famous painter’s intimate view of nature. In these works, Van Gogh paints landscapes and still life images in a way no artist had before him. He’s looking at scale and unusual angles. Fruit is perched on the edge of the canvas, he’s painting objects from above or … [Read more...]
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