![]() The Institute also operates the Fels Planetarium, the second oldest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Three major capital campaigns (1990, 2003, and 2012) enabled physical and programmatic expansion resulting in the existing facility, which contains more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space, two auditoriums, and the Tuttleman IMAX Theater. ![]() The Franklin Institute science museum opened to the public on January 1, 1934, titling itself a "Wonderland of Science," and was one of the first museums in the nation to offer a hands-on approach to learning about the physical world. In just twelve days, the community contributed $5.1 million, and in 1932, the cornerstone of the new Franklin Institute was laid at 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. In 1930, despite the Great Depression, The Franklin Institute and the Poor Richard Club began to seek funds to build a new science museum and memorial hall. For the organization's first century, the Institute offered classes in mechanics, drafting, and engineering, and promoted science and invention. Since then The Franklin Institute has played a central, yet constantly evolving, role in meeting the educational needs of America in the fields of science and technology. Within three years of its founding, that promotion took place through public lectures, a high school, a library, public exhibitions, and a research journal, and many of these endeavors remain core activities to this day. Keating founded The Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts. On February 5, 1824, Samuel Vaughan Merrick and William H. Since 1824, The Franklin Institute has pursued its commitment to making these resources available to as many people as possible throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Though its historic museum is a central learning space, the Institute has evolved to provide people with educational resources in their own neighborhoods through hands-on activities in classrooms, workshops in libraries, community centers, and other settings, and through ways to interact online. The Institute directly reaches more than 1 million people each year with informal learning experiences that engage students, adults, and families. Every day The Franklin Institute provides resources that help people to connect with science and technology in creative ways that resonate with learners of all ages and backgrounds. Science and technology have the potential to solve some of the most critical issues of our time, to improve our lives, and to inspire our curiosity about the world around us. Opening February 18, the Walt Disney Archives opens its vault of treasures, showcasing hundreds of extraordinary objects, including Disney’s “Crown Jewels” – more than 250 rarely-seen original artworks and artifacts, costumes and props, and other memorabilia.ġ00 years comes with a lot of history, and Disney has been enchanting audiences for literally generations.As the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a top-five tourist destination in the City of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is one of the leading science centers in the country, and serves as both a prominent educational and cultural resource, and as an anchor of the local economy. ![]() It'll feature behind-the-scenes looks, state-of-the-art interactive installations, and much much more, according to the exhibition page on the Franklin Institute website: The exhibition will be an immersive experience throughout a 15,000-square-foot, 10-gallery exhibition space, according to. ![]() If you've ever wondered about the stories behind some of your favorite movies, Disney's humble beginnings, and what it took for Disney to become what it is today over the course of a century, you can't miss this! Details on the traveling exhibition were released at the D23 Expo in Anaheim California on Saturday, and it's so cool that Philadelphia will be its first stop! ![]()
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