Franklin Institute
Inside the Franklin Institute’s Stunning New “Body Worlds” Exhibit
Back in 2005, the Franklin Institute broke records — and possibly some taboos — with its first iteration of the “Body Worlds” exhibit. The exhibit, […]
Controversial “Body Worlds” Exhibit Returning to Franklin Institute
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Big Changes Begin at the Iconic Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
Black holes. Everybody wants to know about black holes. That’s what Abby Bysshe, chief experience and strategy officer at the Franklin Institute, realized after the […]
New Disney100 Exhibit at the Franklin Institute Celebrates a Century of Iconic Animation
It’s hard to picture a global behemoth like Disney having humble beginnings, started by two brothers from the Midwest on October 16, 1923. But that’s […]
More Details About the Franklin Institute’s Big Disney100 Exhibit, Including Tickets
As we told you back in September, Disney is launching an exhibit to celebrate 100 years — and it’s debuting right here in Philly. Disney100: […]
Just Announced: New Details on the Franklin Institute’s Upcoming Disney Exhibit, Disney100
Disney’s annual D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA, is a big weekend for fans of all things Disney (plus Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and all the […]
The Franklin Institute Has Already Sold 39,000 Tickets to Its Harry Potter Exhibit
To say there is great enthusiasm for the upcoming world premiere Harry Potter exhibit at the Franklin Institute is putting it mildly. After a short […]
School District Board Says It Can’t Remove Embattled Official Christine Alonso
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Interboro School District Board Says It Can’t […]
Caught in a Sinkhole? This Franklin Institute Exhibit Might Just Help You Survive
Sometimes, life throws you a curveball. Or, more literally, maybe it’s a charging bull or a swarm of killer bees. Maybe it’s a round of live […]
Superheroes Are Taking Over the Franklin Institute This April
There’s arguably no better time to be a lover of superheroes than the present. They’re featured in new blockbuster movies premiering seemingly every other week, more […]
Lawsuit: More Than Half of Franklin Institute’s Terracotta Warriors Were Fake
My family loved the Franklin Institute’s Terracotta Warriors exhibit, which recently closed after a five-month run. The Inquirer called it “ambitious” and “tremendously inventive.” But […]
Chinese Officials Want Terracotta Warrior Thumb Thief “Severely Punished”
Chinese officials have a bone to pick with the Franklin Institute. Last week, we told you that a 24-year-old man allegedly sneaked into the museum’s Terracotta […]
FBI: Partygoer Stole Thumb From 2,000-Year-Old Statue at Franklin Institute
Apparently things got a little out of hand at the Franklin Institute’s after-hours “Ugly Sweater Party” back in December. Federal authorities say that on December 21st, a […]
Learn About “Sisters of the Stars” Under the Stars at the Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute’s Night Skies in the Observatory series is always a good bet. Every month, chief astronomer/author Derrick Pitts leads a program that includes […]
Max Major Can Read Your Mind
Max Major’s job is to read your mind, whether that’s accurately guessing your phone passcode or knowing exactly what long-ago memory is in your head […]