Logan Square Events July 1, 2009
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| Community Service 503244 | Community Paint Day: Logan CirclePhiladelphia's Mural Arts Program invites the public to take part in the citywide mural project "This We Believe" by helping to paint a new mural in Logan Circle at 19th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The event is offered as part of the 2009 Welcome America! celebration. [CANCELED] 215.685.0729 http://www.muralarts.org 7/1/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: CANCELED |
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| Exhibits 429065 | Galileo, the Medici and the Age of AstronomyGalileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy explores the extraordinary effect that Galileo's work, as well as that of other luminaries during the age of the Medicis, had on science and on the world. The exhibition features more than 100 artifacts, including one of only two remaining telescopes owned and built by Galileo, instruments, paintings, prints, and manuscripts. 215.448.1200 http://www.fi.edu Ongoing Daily 4/4/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 491676 | Star Trek: The ExhibitionFamilies can join the crew of the USS Enterprise as they explore recreations of the original sets of Star Trek, along with sets, costumes, props, and flight simulators. Advance ticket purchase is recommended and available online. 877.834.8497 http://www.fi.edu Ongoing Daily 5/16/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Mon-Wed 9:30am-5:30pm; Thu-Sat 9:30am-8pm; Sun 9:30am-7pm Cost: Day: Adults $23.75; Children (4-11) $15.50; Evening: Adults $12; Children (4-11) $11 |
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| Exhibits 400092 | Geckos: Tails to ToepadsGeckos invade the Academy of Natural Sciences in Geckos: Tails to Toepads, an exhibit that introduces visitors to the remarkable diversity of these lizards with engaging interactive components and live geckos in lush, naturalistic habitats. 215.299.1000 http://www.acnatsci.org Ongoing Daily 5/30/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 332560 | Amazing Machine!Amazing Machine! features everyday machines displayed in "exploded" views. Their parts, separated and visible, allow a bird's eye view of the interior of such workhorses as the household vacuum cleaner, power drill, thermostat, and more. Guests are invited to experience the universal machine elements - gears, cams, pulleys, screws, springs, and other items - in a series of interactive stations. The exhibit also features multi-media commentary on machines and the relationships between man and machine portrayed in classic cinema such as Modern Times and Metropolis. 215.448.1200 http://www.fi.edu Ongoing Daily 5/16/08 - 11/2/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 274137 | Butterflies!Visitors can be surrounded by dozens of fluttering butterflies, originating from different countries, while strolling through a 1,200-square-foot, plant-filled setting that evokes a Costa Rican garden. Knowledgeable staff and interactive stations help explain the wonders of these delightful insects and their important connection to the natural world. The exhibit includes examples of the insects in different stages of development, including butterflies emerging from their chrysalises. 215.299.1060 http://www.acnatsci.org Ongoing Daily 12/22/07 - 12/22/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Cost: $2 plus museum admisson |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 245231 | The Giant HeartThe Franklin Institute's giant walk-through heart is surrounded by a 5,000-square-foot exhibit area with numerous fun, interactive devices that kids can try. The exhibit also features a full-size re-creation of a surgical theater - complete with actual open-heart surgery being performed via video effects - and a display of some of the latest technologies used in human heart treatment. A musical cartoon about blood transport and giant crawl-through arteries are engaging for children. 215.448.1200 http://www.fi.edu Ongoing Daily 2/10/06 - 2/12/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 17813 | Sports ChallengeWith super-interactive devices and virtual reality experiences, The Sports Challenge has something for everyone. Balance on a surfboard that simulates the pitching of a wave, or hit the gas in a top fuel car to test your reaction time, or climb a rock wall and feel the force of friction. Kids can even compare their shoes to Shaquille O'Neal's size 22. Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 17816 | KidScienceThe 6,000 square-foot exhibition, located in the former Communications exhibit hall, features a two-story lighthouse, sailboat with billowing sail, walk-through cave, and enough water to keep any child occupied for hours! KidScience offers more than 20 interactive components, illustrating the scientific principles of sound, movement, geology, and reflection. Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-8 Cost: Free with paid admission |
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