January 25

Design Zone opens at The Franklin Institute on January 28. (pdf)

January 10

Dates announced for 2012 Philadelphia Science Festival. (pdf)

December 2

Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs opens December 10. (pdf)

November 2

Tickets for Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs exhibit are now on sale. (pdf)

October 3

The Franklin Institute receives $10 million lead gift from Nicholas and Athena Karabots. (pdf)

September 29

CSI: The Experience opens October 1 at The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

September 19

Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times coming to The Franklin Institute in 2012. (pdf)

September 12

Tickets are now on sale for CSI: The Experience, opening October 1 at The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

September 8

The Franklin Institute to host Pearl Jam Twenty film, September 23-29. (pdf)

September 6

The Franklin Institute announces new Director of Marketing. (pdf)

July 26

Mummies of the World draws visitors from all 50 states and internationally. (pdf)

July 26

The Franklin Institute sends two educators to explore weightless science with NASA. (pdf)

July 22

The Franklin Institute had a place aboard the historic final mission of the Space Shuttle Program. (pdf)
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June 15

Mummies of the World debuts this Saturday. (pdf)

May 11

Tickets are now on sale for Mummies of the World. (pdf)

March 17

The Franklin Institute's hawks return to lay eggs for the third straight year. (pdf)

March 14

"TFI After Dark" - An after-hours evening event for adults only at The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

March 9

First Philadelphia Science Festival "experiments" with broad range of events this April. (pdf)

February 21

The Franklin Institute re-elects Marsha Perelman as chair and adds five new members to its Board of Trustees. (pdf)

February 15

Philadelphia Science Festival celebrates traditions of invention and innovation. (pdf)

February 14

The Franklin Institute schedules "How Things Work Weekends" during February and March. (pdf)

February 11

Mummies of the World exhibition debuts at The Franklin Institute on June 18, 2011. (pdf)

February 2

Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop opens on Saturday, February 5. (pdf)

January 26

The Franklin Institute partners with PBS' History Makers for "The Color of Science" program. (pdf)

January 20

The Franklin Institute names Fred Kavli as recipient of 2011 Bower Award for Business Leadership. (pdf)

January 18

Philadelphia Science Festival will turn schoolyards, theaters, and ballpark into laboratories for learning . (pdf)

January 10

The Franklin Institute honors life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. (pdf)

January 5

Tickets are now on sale for "Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop," opening at The Franklin Institute on February 5. (pdf)

December 13

The Franklin Institute opens on New Year's Day 2011 for final weekend of "Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt." (pdf)

November 23

Science Leaders from The Franklin Institute and Please Touch Museum are Honored with Fellowships to Engage Communities in Informal Science. (pdf)

November 22

Frog Commissary Carrot Cake turns 35, joins GPTMC's "With Love" campaign. (pdf)

November 9

The Franklin Institute announces 2011 Award Laureates. (pdf)

November 8

Must-see holiday blockbusters at The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

October 29

Ben Franklin the Focus of Upcoming "The Science and Art of Colonial Brewing" Event, Nov. 6. (pdf)

October 20

Get inside the mind of a genius with "Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop" in February 2011. (pdf)

October 12

NASA's Orion Launch Abort System on Display Outside of The Franklin Institute Science Museum. (pdf)

September 23

The Franklin Institute celebrates World Space Week 2010 on October 9. (pdf)

August 30

Special Cleopatra events and programming. (pdf)

August 2

Visitors get hands-on demo of oil spill science. (pdf)

July 22

The Franklin Institute's annual Racecar Day is set for July 28. (pdf)

July 22

The Franklin Institute participates in 2010 National Scout Jamboree. (pdf)

July 12

K-12, Inc. sponsors Sports Challenge exhibit at The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

June 21

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse opens June 30 in The Tuttleman IMAX® Theater at The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

June 2

World Premiere of new Cleopatra exhibition at The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

May 14

Cleopatra exhibit installation begins at The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

May 5

Tickets for Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt" are now on sale. (pdf)

April 15

The Franklin Institute honors the "best of the best." (pdf)

April 7

The Franklin Institute marks Earth Day anniversary with panel discussion: Climate Change: Its Impact...Our Action. (pdf)

April 5

The Franklin Institute extends hours for final days of BODY WORLDS 2 exhibit. (pdf)

March 31

The Franklin Institute launches online store. (pdf)

March 24

The Franklin Institute opens two new exhibits: Electricity and Changing Earth. (pdf)

March 8

The Franklin Institute celebrates Brain Awareness Week. (pdf)

February 16

The Franklin Institute teams up with top medical researchers in Philadelphia to discuss autism and congenital blindness. (pdf)

February 16

2010 Get Fit Philly! Weight Loss Challenge. (pdf)

February 2

The Franklin Institute celebrates the 2010 Brain Olympics. (pdf)

January 26

The Franklin Institute hosts EduCon2.2. (pdf)

January 13

The Franklin Institute Extends Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain Through April 2010. (pdf)

January 11

The Franklin Institute presents "Larry Kane's Ticket to Ride" featuring look back at the Beatles. (pdf)

January 8

Target sponsors First Wednesdays at Please Touch Museum and Community Night at The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

January 5

Marisa Wigglesworth named Vice President of Development for The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

December 1

New Cleopatra exhibition to make world premiere at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute in spring 2010. (pdf)

November 25

Local NASA astronaut Christopher Ferguson visits The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

October 22

Celebrating PNC Program to boost preschool science skills. (pdf)

October 19

The Franklin Institute announces 2010 Award Laureates. (pdf)

October 15

Main Line Health Supports The Franklin Institute's Newest Exhibition - "Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain" (pdf)

October 6

Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts head to the White House. (pdf)

September 28

The Franklin Institute achieves Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating for second consecutive year. (pdf)

September 24

Space and Robotics collide during World Space Week 2009. (pdf)

September 10

Winning couple prepares to wed inside STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION at The Franklin Institute. (pdf)

September 1

Final chance to see three extraordinary exhibits. (pdf)

August 13

BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain tickets are now on sale. (pdf)

July 23

Star Trek's Avery Brooks and George Takei at The Franklin Institute this summer. (pdf)

July 22

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The IMAX Experience opens July 29. (pdf)

July 22

Winning Couple Announced in Star Trek Wedding Giveaway (pdf)

July 21

Sizzling Summer Science Sessions are available at Discovery Camp. (pdf)

July 10

Finalists are announced in The Franklin Institute's Star Trek Wedding Giveaway! (pdf)

July 8

The Franklin Institute and Celestron, Inc. are giving away a vintage Celestron telescope signed by Leonard Nimoy. (pdf)

June 11

Get Married on the Bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise (pdf)

June 10

Science Leadership Academy named "Apple Distinguished School" (pdf)

May 26

The Franklin Institute presents "Legacy of Galileo" Symposium. (pdf)

May 12

RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT? - Newest Exhibition Explores Controversial Topic Beginning May 30 (pdf)

April 30

"STAR TREK: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE" to Open May 7 at The Franklin's Tuttleman IMAX Theater. (pdf)

April 16

"Star Trek: The Exhibition" to Open at The Franklin on May 16. (pdf)

March 31

World Exclusive Exhibition Premiere GALILEO, THE MEDICI AND THE AGE OF ASTRONOMY at The Franklin in Philadelphia April 4 - September 7 (pdf)

March 12

The Franklin Institute joins the region's celebration of Museum Week, April 27 - May 3, 2009. (pdf)

March 5

Tickets on sale Friday, March 6 for "Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy" (pdf)

March 2

The Franklin's Chief Astronomer, Derrick Pitts, Named US Spokesperson for International Year of Astronomy (pdf)

February 19

The Franklin announces Officine Panerai as Presenting Sponsor for upcoming "Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy" exhibition. (pdf)

February 18

The Franklin Institute Honors The "Best of the Best" in Science and Technology (pdf)

February 3

"Galileo, The Medici and the Age of Astronomy" Exhibit Comes to U.S. (pdf)

January 22

"The Dark Knight" Returns on IMAX! (pdf)

January 6

Science Extravaganza at The Franklin (pdf)

December 30

Troy M. Collins named Senior Vice President of Programs, Marketing and Business Development at The Franklin (pdf)

November 28

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition opens at The Franklin! (pdf)

November 14

DISCOVER Magazine and The Franklin present "Unlocking the Secrets and Powers of the Brain" (pdf)

October 30

IMAX: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Mystic India (pdf)

October 22

Franklin Memorial re-opens after summer-long restoration (pdf)

October 22

The Franklin Institute and the Center for Vaccine Ethics and Policy will co-host a public forum called "HPV Vaccines: Issues, Lessons, and Public Confidence in Vaccines." (pdf)

October 6

PACTS Students Host Robot Weekend 2008.(pdf)

September 30

The Franklin Offers 2-for-1 Discount During Final Weeks of Real Pirates Exhibition.(pdf)

September 29

THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE TO RECEIVE NATIONAL MEDAL FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICE AT WHITE HOUSE CEREMONY (pdf)

September 24

The Franklin Announces Death of Joel N. Bloom (pdf)

September 23

The Franklin to Welcome "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition" to Philadelphia on November 28. (pdf)

September 10

"The Politics of Slavery in America"—Extraordinary panel discussion featuring Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Tukufu Zuberi and Dr. Clenora Hudsem-Weems—moderated by Dr. Molefi Asante (pdf)

August 13

The Franklin Named One of '10-Best Science Centers for Families' by Parent's Magazine. (pdf)

July 24

Start your engines for Race Car Day 2008! (pdf)

July 14

Paul Ricchiuti Named Vice President of Information Technology Services for The Franklin Institute (pdf)

July 11

The event film of the year, The Dark Knight opens at Tuttleman IMAX Theater July 18 (pdf)

May 29

National Geographic's 'Real Pirates' Exhibition to Open at the Franklin on May 31 (pdf)

May 14

Galileo, Medici and the Age of Astronomy Exhibit Comes to U.S. (pdf)

May 14

The Franklin Is Taken Over By Heavy Machinery
Opening Weekend of Newest Exhibit Begins Friday, May 16 (pdf)

May 13

The Franklin Institute Receives $2 Million In Gifts For Topical “Changing Earth” Exhibit (pdf)

May 05

Tickets Now Available for National Geographic’s ‘Real Pirates’ Exhibition
Opening at the Franklin on May 31 (pdf)

April 25

The Franklin Institute Receives Record $4 Million Gift from Biopharmaceutical Leader, Cephalon (pdf)

April 17

National Attention Focused on Science and Technology Makes Franklin Institute’s Annual Celebration of Science Relevant and Timely
Eleven Individuals From Around the Globe Honored For Outstanding Achievements (pdf)

April 08

National Postal Museum Acquires Rare Stamp Collection (pdf)

March 20

Should the Government Make You Do It? (pdf)

March 10

Franklin Institute to host hi-tech presidential debate (pdf)

March 7

Brain Awareness Week at The Franklin (pdf)

March 1

National Attention Focused on Science and Technology Makes Franklin Institute’s Annual Celebration of Science Relevant and Timely (pdf)

February 21

The Franklin Unveils New Cutting-Edge Theater (pdf)

February 15

Franklin Institute Statement on ABC’s “20/20” (pdf)

February 8

Candidates invited to debate science & economy. Intel Chair Craig Barrett joins Science Debate 2008;; Debate to be held at the Franklin Institute before Pennsylvania Primary (pdf)

February 6

Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination - Fantasy and reality join forces at The Franklin (pdf)

January 14

The Franklin’s Next Blockbuster! Tickets Now on Sale for ‘Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination,’ Opening at the Franklin in February 2008 (pdf)

January 10

Franklin Institute Honors Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. 79TH Birthday Celebration to Include Intermezzo Choir Ministry & Dr. Molefi Asante Legacy (pdf)

January 4

Leading Franklin Institute Innovator Dr. Carol Parssinen Leaves a Rich Legacy (pdf)

November 29

Celebrate the Magic of the Holiday Season At The Franklin Institute! (pdf)

November 13

We're All Made Up Of A Thousand Different Stories - Come Discover Yours! (pdf)

October 15

Get Spooked: The Franklin Institute's Halloween Extravaganza(pdf)

October 11

Franklin Institute Hosts 10th Annual Franklin Family Funfest(pdf)

October 11

PACTS Students Host Robotics Competition for the "Franklin Cup" at The Franklin Institute.(pdf)

October 1

King Tut Exhibition at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute Fun Facts(pdf)

October 1

King Tut Exhibition at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute Makes History with 1.29 Million Visitors(pdf)

September 19

King Tut Celebrates another Record-Breaking Day, Extended Hours Announced(pdf)

September 6

View the night sky from The Franklin Institute's rooftop observatory, September 13th.(pdf)

September 4

King Tut Exhibition at The Franklin Insititute on pace to set new U.S. Museum Attendance Record (pdf)

August 31

"Golden Ticket" Grand Finale! (pdf)

August 29

Grandparent's Heart Health Day at The Franklin Institute (pdf)

July 31

Out of Africa Lecture Series Explores Race in Our Time. (pdf)

July 24

Race Car Day 2007, August 1st. (pdf)

July 20

The Franklin Institute Welcomes One Millionth Ticket Holder to King Tut Exhibition, July 20th. (pdf)

July 10

Tut After Dark: Nights in the Planetarium, July 20th. (pdf)

July 5

Night Skies at the Observatory, July 12th! (pdf)

July 3

Tut After Dark: Nights in the Planetarium (pdf)

June 20

"TUTENSTEIN" at Community Night, June 20th. (pdf)

June 16

Kite and Key Day, June 16th. (pdf)

June 15

July 4th Tut Ticket Promotions! (pdf)

June 13

Students Making a Difference. (pdf)

June 11

Night Skies at the Observatory June 14th! (pdf)

June 4

Students paint with Romero Britto for International "Tut" art project.(pdf)

May 15

Military Memorial Weekend Tut Ticket Promotions! (pdf)

May 14

Memorial Day weekend "Golden Ticket" admission. (pdf)

May 14

Experience "Tut After Dark" with a "Golden Ticket". (pdf)

May 11

Mother and Child Heart Health Day, May 12th.(pdf)

May 10

PACTS Students Host Robotics Tech Fair, May 19th. (pdf)

May 1

Night Skies at the Observatory, May 10th!(pdf)

April 30

Brother Guy Consolmagno lecture on "God, Astronomy and the Search for Elegance", May 9th. (pdf)

April 25

Geo-caching in on King Tut (pdf)

April 17

Celebrate the Universe at The Franklin Institute, April 21st. (pdf)

March 9

Franklin Institute Honors Outstanding Achievements in Science and Technology, April 26th. (pdf)

March 6

IMAX new film: "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs" March 16th. (pdf)

February 12

Escape to "Tut's Oasis" Egyptian-Themed Fine Dining & Cocktails.(pdf)

February 4

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Opened February 3rd. (pdf)

January 31

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs opens February 4th. (pdf)

December 8

Franklin Institute Welcomes 1 Millionth Visitor of 2006. (pdf)

November 8

Tickets on Sale Today for Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, Opening in February 2007.(pdf)

September 20

Science Leadership Academy Officially Opens. (pdf)

Mellon Financial Corporation becomes sponsor of Tutankhamun. (pdf)

January 27

Franklin Institute Named As Final U.S. Destination For Tour Of Tutankhamun Treasures. (pdf)