'A Museum Dedicated To An Extraordinary Man' Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents, thoughts and one of our Founding Fathers. The Benjamin Franklin Museum is located in Historic Philadelphia in Independence National Historic Park. It is dedicated to bringing visitors closer to his private life as a citizen, as a philosopher, a diplomat and much more. Benjamin Franklin Museum Experience & Atmosphere The museum, originally built for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, is built next to … [Read more...]
Dinosaurs Unearthed At The Academy Of Natural Sciences
November 3, 2013 By
'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...]
Tugboats at Independence Seaport Museum
February 22, 2013 By
'Tugboats: The Art of Dave Boone' Tugboats aren't thought of much when it comes to boats in the maritime world. The tugboat was never a popular boat, yet they served a very important role in many ports. Tugboats move vessels that can't move themselves, such as ships in a crowded harbor, or those that cannot move by themselves, such as barges, disabled ships, etc. You would think a Tugboat would be weak, but they are very powerful for their size and strongly built. Dave Boone, an … [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...]
The Philadelphia Museum of Art – Fairmount Park, PA – Museums in Philadelphia
January 3, 2013 By
'Colorful Art In Philly' The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a masterpiece within itself because of it's strong columns in the front of the building, yet it has a soft appealing color and texture to the structure. The Museum is the 3rd largest in the United States while housing over 200 galleries which has spanned over 2,000 years. The face of the Museum is an icon itself because its steps have played a symbolic role in the Rocky movies, where you can see visitors running up … [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...]
Get Swept Away at the Swedish American Line Exhibit
September 9, 2012 By
'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...]
American Swedish Historical Museum
August 29, 2012 By
'Delaware Valley's First Settlers' The American Swedish Historical Museum is the oldest Swedish Museum in America which is located in South Philadelphia. A museum highlighting the contributions of Swedes and Swedish-Americans in the United States. The American Swedish Historical Museum Experience & Atmosphere Built in 1926, the Museum today consists of 12 permanent galleries, one changing exhibition gallery, and a library. A very interesting building that was modeled after a 17th-century … [Read more...]
MAYA 2012: Lords of Time at Penn Museum
July 27, 2012 By
It All Happens at the Penn Museum - Maya 2012 : Lords of Time Exhibit Will the World End in 2012? Can you separate fact from fiction? Do you think the Mayan's were able to see into the future? Do you think the Maya's calendar will come true? You will not want to miss this fascinating exhibit, MAYA 2012 : Lords of Time, at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. This exhibit takes you on a journey through the Maya’s time-ordered universe, their intricate … [Read more...]
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
July 24, 2012 By
'The Undisputed Center of Natural Sciences in the United States' The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was once called the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 200 Years of research and discovery, and still expanding young minds. History The Academy's history mirrors the evolution of the relationship between the American people and the natural world. Founded in 1812, The Academy of Natural Sciences is the oldest continually operating natural history museum and science … [Read more...]
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