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8-Bit Ben Game | 3D Movies | Speaker Series: Conquering Cancer

JUST RELEASED! The Adventures of Benjamin Franklin

"A nostalgic throwback to the Atari and Nintendo console games of the early 1980s – about Benjamin Franklin." –WHYY | Read More

Play a FREE custom-developed 8-bit game! Newly released by The Franklin Institute, The Adventures of Benjamin Franklin is your perfect way to get excited for our latest special exhibition, Game Masters, open now through Labor Day! Race across Philadelphia as 8-Bit Ben to collect keys and lightning, climb Independence Hall, all while avoiding pitfalls like rats, spikes and other dangerous obstacles.

Playable on your desktop computer or mobile phone!

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Final Weeks for 3D Films!

Visit by Friday, June 15 to see Galapagos and Secret Ocean in 3D! On Saturday, June 16 we will repurpose our 1st floor Franklin Theater in preparation of other programs and initiatives, and will no longer show educational features using 3D technology on a regular schedule.

Films in the Tuttleman IMAX® Theater and Fels Planetarium will not be affected, and we will continue to feature Dream Big, A Beautiful Planet, Asteroid: Mission Extreme, The Sky Tonight, and more. View Details and Showtimes »

FRANKLIN THEATER Speaker Series: Conquering Cancer

New Breakthroughs in Gene Therapy

Monday, June 25 6:00—7:30 pm FREE; advance registration required A revolutionary new therapy is rapidly emerging for the treatment of some forms of cancer. CAR-T cell therapies genetically engineer a patient’s own immune cells to treat cancer with results that have captured the attention of researchers and the public alike.

In 2017, CAR-T cell therapy was the first gene therapy treatment approved in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Saar Gill is part of a team that pioneered this experimental treatment at the University of Pennsylvania. Joined by The Franklin Institute’s Chief Bioscientist Dr. Jayatri Das, Dr. Gill will delve into an exploration of CAR-T cell therapy—the science behind it, its risks and benefits, plus its potential for treating other forms of cancer.

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Calendar of Events

JUN 5 Movie Nights in Game Masters Learn More »

JUN 9 Game Masters: Programming from Scratch Workshop Learn More »

JUN 26 Science After Hours: 8-Bit Learn More »

JUL 3 Movie Nights in Game Masters Learn More »

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In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology.

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