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Exhibits
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Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy


Galileo, 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

The Franklin Institute

222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA19103


Exhibits
491676

Star Trek: The Exhibition


Families 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

The Franklin Institute

222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA19103


Exhibits
400092

Geckos: Tails to Toepads


Geckos 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

The Academy of Natural Sciences

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA19103


Films
518683

Be Creative Movie Day


The library hosts Be Creative Movie Day in the Montgomery Auditorium as part of its Summer Reading Game Program.
215.686.5322
http://libwww.freelibrary.org
7/29/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

The Free Library of Philadelphia

1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA19103


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

The Franklin Institute

222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA19103


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

The Academy of Natural Sciences

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA19103


Ongoing Exhibits
245231

The Giant Heart


The 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

The Franklin Institute

222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA19103


Ongoing Exhibits
17813

Sports Challenge


With 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

The Franklin Institute

222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA19103


Ongoing Exhibits
17816

KidScience


The 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

The Franklin Institute

222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA19103


Special Events
404613

Community Night at The Franklin Institute


Guests are invited to explore exhibits, visit the Joel N. Bloom Observatory, see free shows in Franklin Theater and Fels Planetarium, enjoy a film in the IMAX theater, and more during Community Night at The Franklin Institute. The event is free and open to the public; details are available online. Registration is required and available beginning at 5pm.
215.448.1200
http://www.fi.edu
7/29/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 5pm-8pm
Cost: Free

The Franklin Institute

222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA19103


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