Marvel: Universe Of Super Heroes Exhibit At The Franklin Institute In Philadelphia!

'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 … [Read more...]

The Terracotta Warriors Invade The Franklin Institute In Philadelphia!

'Exhibit Features 10 Life-Size Terracotta Warriors!'  Here is your chance to dive into the secrets behind the 2,000 year-old army of clay statues that guarded the tomb of China’s first emperor. This was all discovered in 1974. Philadelphia is the only east coast city to host the Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor exhibit, which is held at The Franklin Institute until March 4! Seattle is the only other stop in the United States. This exhibit was developed by The Franklin Institute in … [Read more...]

Jurassic World: The Exhibition At The Franklin Institute

'Come Face-To-Face With Prehistoric Dinosaurs' The Jurassic World exhibit has taken over The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia! This huge exhibition, thanks to the blockbuster movie franchise, delivers thousands of square feet of dinosaur-inhabited galleries and incredibly life-like animatronic creatures! Museum-goers can look forward to recreated moments from the film and displays of the actual sites within the Jurassic World park. Life-Like Animatronic Dinosaurs The setting takes … [Read more...]

The Science Behind Pixar At The Franklin Institute

'Experience Science & Technology Behind Finding Nemo, Toy Story & More!' Become a kid all over again and learn how your favorite Pixar characters were born into animated movies! The Franklin Institute has put together an unique, first-time look into the Pixar process, exploring the science and technology behind it. Visitors will be able to experience it all from March 12 to September 5. This interactive exhibition showcases the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) … [Read more...]

Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation and Change at The Barnes Foundation

'Experience 50 Works By Picasso Highlighting Pieces From World War I' This majestic Picasso exhibit: The Great War, Experimentation and Change, is being shown at The Barnes Foundation from February 21 to May 9. This special Picasso exhibit in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art will examine the dramatic variance in Pablo Picasso’s style during the period surrounding World War I. Visitors will be able to travel back in time to witness his fluctuation between cubism and a more … [Read more...]

Dinosaurs Unearthed At The Academy Of Natural Sciences

'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

'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...]

Get Swept Away at the Swedish American Line Exhibit

'Unique Glimps into the History of the White Viking Fleets' The American Swedish Historical Museum is an interesting and exciting museum in South Philly that is dedicated to the preservation of Swedish and Swedish-American cultural heritage and traditions. The museum even features exhibits of famous Swedes to include author Carl Sandberg and scientist Glenn Seaborg. The Swedish American Line Exhibit Experience & Atmosphere This rare exhibit offers visitors a rare glimpse into the “White … [Read more...]