Press Releases 2008

 

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)

2007

 

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)

Press Releases 2006

 

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)

February 7

Mellon Financial Corporation becomes sponsor of Tutankhamun. (pdf)

Press Releases 2005

 

January 27

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