'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...]
Marvel: Universe Of Super Heroes Exhibit At The Franklin Institute In Philadelphia!
September 6, 2019 By
Game Masters At The Franklin Institute ~ Play Over 100 Classic and Modern Video Games!
May 23, 2018 By
'Bringing Inner Child Out In Yourself Through Classic Video Games!' Game on! Game Masters exhibit at the Franklin Institute takes you on a journey through 40 years of video gaming history and evolution. The 14,000 square foot exhibit runs until September 3! No matter if young, old or new to video games, visitors will get a crack at over 100 classic and modern video games to play. Such old classic games as Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Tempest, Centipede, Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Missle Command … [Read more...]
The Terracotta Warriors Invade The Franklin Institute In Philadelphia!
January 9, 2018 By
'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
December 21, 2016 By
'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
March 3, 2016 By
'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...]
The Art of The Brick LEGO Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ February 7 – October 4
February 6, 2015 By
'The World's Largest Display of LEGO Art' It's LEGO time!! Those young or old who have ever played with a set of LEGO blocks before, must see this blockbuster exhibit, The Art of the Brick, at The Franklin Institute. The world's largest display of LEGO art, is a traveling exhibition debuting in Philadelphia, which opens Saturday, February 7 and ends Sunday, October 4, 2015. This exhibit is named one of CNN's top ten "Global must see exhibitions", which has been created by artist Nathan … [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...]
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...]
The Franklin Institute – Museums in Philadelphia
January 16, 2012 By
'One of the oldest Science Museums in the Country' The Franklin Institute, with so many museums in Philadelphia, is such an amazing museum because of its interactive exhibits, innovative thinking towards science, and how the museum challenges you to think outside the box with its exhibits. It's a science museum for both children and adults. The History of the Franklin Institute The Franklin Institute was founded in 1824 and was named after Benjamin Franklin, who was not only one of our … [Read more...]
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