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...]
Rodin Museum – Museums in Philadelphia
March 14, 2012 By
'The Thinker Hangs Out in Philadelphia' The Rodin Museum is located in the Art Museum District of Philadelphia. The museum contains the largest collection of sculptor Auguste Rodin's works outside of Paris. History of Rodin Museum The Rodin Museum was a gift to the City of Philadelphia from movie theater magnate Jules Mastbaum (American, 1872 - 1926) who began collecting works by Rodin in 1923. His intention was to have a museum that enriched the lives of his fellow citizens. Mastbaum … [Read more...]
National Liberty Museum – Museums in Philadelphia
March 5, 2012 By
'Honoring Diverse People and Heroes' . History of the National Liberty Museum The National Liberty Museum is a place for preserving America’s heritage of freedom. It opened on January 12, 2000 and was founded to help "combat America's growing problem with violence and bigotry by celebrating our nation's heritage of freedom and the wonderful diverse society it has produced." National Liberty Museum Experience & Atmosphere The National Liberty Museum is four … [Read more...]
Carpenters’ Hall – History of Philadelphia
February 18, 2012 By
'Key Meeting Place of the First Continental Congress' Carpenters' Hall is a historic building in Old City Philadelphia that is also part of Independence National Historical Park. This building was part of the start of our Independence as we know it today. History of Carpenters' Hall Carpenters' Hall was built in 1770 and completed in 1773 by the Carpenters' Company. It was first used as a meeting site by the guild in 1771 and would continue to hold annual meetings there until the British … [Read more...]
Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia – Museums in Philadelphia
February 4, 2012 By
'Where the Kids Take Charge' Please Touch Museum is an interactive children's museum in Fairmount Park. This type of museum in Philadelphia is where you can let your kid(s) loose for hours of fun and enjoyment and actually have fun with them. History of the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia The Please Touch Museum originally opened in 1976 and has been in several different areas since then. On February 14th, 2005, the museum received an 80 year old lease to move into the Memorial Hall … [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...]
Betsy Ross House – Philadelphia History
January 24, 2012 By
'The American Flag - Freedom, Liberty, & Pride' The Betsy Ross House, one of our more treasured historic sites, is surrounded by a lot of Philadelphia History. The house located in Old City, is not far from historic icons and historic sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Main Question Did Betsy Ross make the American Flag. There are historians on both side of the fence, but there are affidavits and evidence that source the fact that Betsy Ross did indeed make the … [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...]
Mummers Museum in Philadelphia – What Mummery is All About
January 12, 2012 By
'The Life of a Mummer - Museums in Philadelphia' . History of the Mummers Museum The Mummers Museum opened in 1976, which is a museum that represents an old Philadelphia tradition of Mummery. The first Mummers Parade was in 1901, and the pride and tradition of Philadelphians has grown into an all day affair with thousands of participants. The Mummers Museum Atmosphere and Experience The Mummers Museum showcases an elaborate collection of memorabilia to include costumes, a few of which date … [Read more...]
The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia
December 17, 2011 By
'The Story of Freedom' At the National Museum of American Jewish History, there’s no better place to tell the story of Freedom than within view of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center. Established in 1976, it's the only museum in the nation dedicated to exploring and interpreting the American Jewish experience. In 2010, the museum joined the above historical icons at 5th and Market. The stories of 350 years of American Jewish History live inside this … [Read more...]
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