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THE ART OF THE BRICK Limited Engagement – through September 6, 2015 SPRING 2015 Art and science collide in this unforgettable display of LEGO® brick masterpieces! In this whimsical and awe-inspiring exhibit, you’ll marvel at more than 100 BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT one-of-a-kind sculptures by Member Discount–Science with a twist! contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya. See reproductions Did you know that you receive a of world-famous works such special member discount to one as the Venus de Milo and Van of Philadelphia’s most sought- Gogh’s Starry Night as well as after ticketed event series, original pieces including a 20-foot-long T. Science After Hours? Benefactors Rex dinosaur skeleton and a giant LEGO pay just $10 for an exclusive 21+ brick skull! evening of experiments, live performances and demonstrations, surprising challenges, cocktail concocting, and more! Visit GENGHIS KHAN: BRING THE LEGEND TO LIFE www.fi.edu/special-events to check out our lineup and themes, and to buy advanced tickets. Opens May 9, 2015 Share the enclosed flier with interested friends Enter into the greatest empire the world has ever known to discover the amazing genius of the and family! Mongolian conqueror, Genghis Khan. Learn how this illiterate, unsophisticated warrior-nomad had such a profound effect on world politics and discover the story of how this extraordinary REMINDER: man from a remote corner of Asia created an empire that led the world into the modern age. Franklin Foodworks and Foodworks Express Member Discount TICKETING BENEFITS Please be advised that the 10% discount at the Institute’s eateries, Franklin Foodworks Benefactors receive four free tickets to The Art of the Brick, Genghis Khan, and Body and Foodworks Express, is now an exclusive Worlds: Animal Inside Out (closing April 12). Recommended advanced reservations can be benefit to members of the Membership Circles made by contacting Meghan Bachman at 215.448.1377 or [email protected]. and Benefactor Society only. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Bachman at 215.448.1377 or [email protected]. A REIMAGINED SPORTS CHALLENGE Slated to Open in October 2015
We are excited to share that construction will soon begin on an all-new Sports Challenge exhibit, which is set to open in October. After extensive prototyping and testing, our SAVE THE DATE! renowned exhibit design team has created a range of interactives that are ready for fabrication. The 3,600-square-foot exhibit space will feature a centerpiece March 24 Let’s Talk About Your Brain: called Athletes in Action, where visitors will race virtual competitors Addiction: Medical Condition or along a projected surface. Other exhibit experiences like a body Moral Failure? mechanics lab, bike efficiency interactive, and an impressive equipment
display will make our new Sports Challenge a can’t-miss destination. April 9 Science of Wine We can’t wait to unveil yet another extraordinary transformation within April 23 2015 Franklin Institute Awards our building, and we hope you will join us for a celebration this fall! Ceremony and Dinner Thank you to remarkable supporters James Maguire, Jr., the Maguire Family Foun- (ticketed event) dation, and Philadelphia Insurance Companies, William and Laura Buck, Ernest and Roberta April 24-May 2 2015 Philadelphia Science Scheller, and the Dow Chemical Company for helping to make our vision for an all-new Sports Festival (See the enclosed flier Challenge a reality. for details!) May 7 Genghis Khan Premiere Please be advised that Sports Challenge will close for construction on April 13. Reception
Interested in receiving our invitations, newsletters, and updates by email? Reach out to us with your preferred email address to [email protected], or call the Development Check out https://www.fi.edu/special-events for more new and exciting upcoming events! Office at 215.448.1130. TUTTLEMAN FRANKLIN 3D THEATER IMAX® THEATER THE LAST REEF 3D Through September HUMPBACK WHALES Discover the sensational, colorful world of ocean life in The Last Reef 3D: Cities Beneath the Sea. The Last Opens March 28 Reef takes you on a journey to a distant yet parallel An extraordinary journey into the mysterious world habited by coral reefs – some of the most diverse world of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring ecosystems in the world. This underwater documentary marine mammals, Humpback Whales takes uses 3D technology to let you explore the beauty and audiences to Alaska, Hawaii and the Kingdom mystery of these hotspots of biodiversity. (22 minutes) of Tonga for an immersive look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young. Captured for the first time with IMAX cameras, join a team of MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D researchers as they unlock the secrets of the Last Chance! Closes in June humpback, life size on our giant screen.
(40 minutes) Let us transport you to the microscopic world once reserved only for scientists. Produced by National Geographic Entertainment and narrated by Forest Whitaker, Mysteries JOURNEY TO SPACE of the Unseen World allows you to experience phenomena that occur in the flash of a microsecond, continually Opens June 20 escaping the naked eye. Explore a spectacular universe Journey to Space puts into historical context of scientific wonders made possible by high-speed and the magnificent contributions made by time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and the Space Shuttle program and its intrepid nanotechnology. (40 minutes) space pioneers. Featuring unique views of Earth and operations in space, Journey to Space wows with spectacular space footage and shows how the Shuttle launched and PREHISTORIC PLANET: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS 3D assembled the International Space Station (ISS). Together, these programs have taught Last Chance! Closes in June us how to live, build and conduct science in space. (42 minutes) Journey back in time to the Cretaceous period of Alaska 70 million years ago to meet dinosaurs as you’ve never seen them. Through amazing 3D CGI, experience that world and meet an incredible variety of dinosaurs, most of whom have GREAT WHITE SHARKS never been seen on the big screen before. Watch them Last Chance! Closes in June feed, play, migrate, and hunt, as if it were a true wildlife film Shot on location in South Africa, New that was captured 70 million years ago. How much do we Zealand, Mexico, and California, Great know about these creatures and how can we build on our White Sharks looks to find the truth behind discoveries and imagination to create a truly believable and the mythic creature we love to fear. See life-like prehistoric world? (20 minutes) the strength and beauty of these animals revealed before your very eyes as the experiences of those who have been touched by their shark encounters are shared. (40 minutes) Questions? Need to plan a visit? Contact the Benefactor Society Concierge Service! Meghan Bachman, 215.448.1377 or [email protected] Andria Ayer, 215.448.1339 or [email protected] JERUSALEM Please note that membership and ticketing benefits mentioned in Benefactorthe Bulletinare only available to Benefactors who elect to take their benefits and receive Through December reduced tax-deductibility on their gifts. The Franklin Institute invites you to discover the heart of the world! National Geographic’s Jerusalem takes you on a journey into the Follow The Franklin Institute on Facebook, Twitter, and ancient city that’s been beloved by people of Instagram, and check out our videos on YouTube! so many different religious faiths. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Jerusalem gives you a first-hand perspective of the land’s iconic More information and show times for all films can be found at www.fi.edu. sites, from its ancient valleys to its vibrant Closing dates are subject to change. Please note that for feature-length studio films, complimentary All-Theater passes are neighborhoods and beyond. (45 minutes) not valid. Benefactors will receive the membership discount rate. Due to the last-minute nature of scheduling feature-length films, we are often unable to provide details on these shows in the Benefactor Bulletin. Please refer to our website and member emails for more information.