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BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT ASTC Passport Program
Hitting the road for summer vacation? Don’t forget to pack your Franklin Institute membership card! That’s right—your member-ship with us allows you free admission to more than 250 science museums across the country, and even around the world! Visit www.fi.edu/astc-passport-program for the full list of participating museums.
DID YOU KNOW? Thanks to our new STEM classrooms in the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion, Discovery Camp celebrated a record-breaking attendance of 1,300 campers last year. This summer our camp programs will continue to grow as we reach suburban communities outside of the city through a new partnership with ESF Camps.
Help spark your child or grandchild’s curiosity and encourage them to develop a life-long love of science. Call 215.448.1200 (Option 5) for camp information and registration. Benefactors receive special member pricing for Discovery Camp.
SAVE THE DATE!
Check out https://www.fi.edu/special-events for more new and exciting upcoming events!
SUMMER 2015
June 27 LEGO®: Amazing Animal Machines Member Saturday
July 9 Night Skies in the Observatory
July 14 Science After Hours: Camp Franklinana
July 25, 26 Mess Fest
August 1, 2 Mess Fest
August 8 Superhero Day
September 18 Vatican Splendors Gala
September 19 Vatican Splendors opens to the public
October 22 SportsZone VIP premiere
October 24 SportsZone opens to the public
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! SPECIAL GALA TO WELCOME VATICAN SPLENDORS
This September, a week before Pope Francis visits Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute will open Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art. Vatican Splendors is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view works of art by some of history’s most celebrated
artists, and to explore an extraordinary collection of historical and religious objects, many never before seen by the general public. The exhibit features nearly 200 objects representing the breadth of Western history since the fall of Rome. Highlights include archaeological treasures from the tombs of Christian saints, medieval mosaics, Renaissance masterpieces such as a rare bas relief by Michelangelo, and maps and other antiquities from the Age of Exploration. Vatican Splendors will open with our exclusive East Coast premiere gala on Friday, September 18 in the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion. Visit www.fi.edu/gala for event information and to purchase tickets now.
We hope you will join us for this very special occasion!
Vatican Splendors will run from September 19 to February 15, 2016. Benefactors receive four free tickets to Vatican Splendors. Due to anticipated crowds, advanced ticket and parking reservations are strongly recommended. Please contact Meghan Bachman at 215.448.1377 or [email protected] for reservations. See enclosed ticketing information to learn more!
Check our website www.fi.edu for extended summer hours!
GENGHIS KHAN: BRING THE LEGEND TO LIFE Limited engagement through January 3, 2016
Enter into the greatest empire the world has ever known to discover the amazing genius of the 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 man from a remote corner of Asia created an empire that led the world into the modern age.
THE ART OF THE BRICK Limited Engagement through September 6, 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 one-of-a-kind sculptures by contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya. See reproductions of world-famous works such as the Venus de Milo and Van Gogh’s Starry Night as well as original pieces including a 20-foot-long T. rex dinosaur skeleton and a giant LEGO brick skull!
TICKETING BENEFITSBenefactors receive four free tickets to The Art of the Brick and Genghis Khan. Recommended advanced reservations can be made by contacting Meghan Bachman at 215.448.1377 or [email protected], or Tim Stapleton at 215.448.1130 or [email protected].
THE LAST REEF 3DThrough September
Discover the sensational, colorful world of ocean life in The Last Reef 3D: Cities Beneath the Sea. The Last Reef takes you on a journey to a distant yet parallel world habited by coral reefs—some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. This underwater documentary uses 3D technology to let you explore the beauty and mystery of these hotspots of biodiversity. (22 minutes)
MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D
Through September Let us transport you to the microscopic world once reserved only for scientists. Produced by National Geographic Entertainment and narrated by Forest Whitaker, Mysteries of the Unseen World allows you to experience phenomena that occur in the flash of a microsecond, continually escaping the naked eye. Explore a spectacular universe of scientific wonders made possible by high-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and nanotechnology. (40 minutes)
PREHISTORIC PLANET: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS 3D Through September
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 full of an incredible variety of dinosaurs, most of whom have never been seen on the big screen before. Watch them feed, play, migrate, and hunt, as if it were a true wildlife film that was captured 70 million years ago. How much do we know about these creatures and how can we build on our discoveries and imagination to create a truly believable and life-like prehistoric world? (20 minutes)
More information and show times for all films can be found at www.fi.edu
Closing dates are subject to change. Please note that for feature-length studio films, complimentary All-Theater passes are 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.
JOURNEY TO SPACE Opens June 20
Journey to Space puts into historical context the magnificent contributions made by the Space Shuttle program and its intrepid 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 assembled the International Space Station (ISS). Together, these programs have taught us how to live, build, and conduct science in space. (42 minutes)
HUMPBACK WHALES Through December
An extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring marine mammals, Humpback Whales takes audiences to Alaska, Hawaii, and the Kingdom 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 researchers as they unlock the secrets of the humpback, life size on our giant screen. (40 minutes)
JERUSALEM Through December
The Franklin Institute invites you to discover the heart of the world! National Geographic’s Jerusalem takes you on a journey into the ancient city that’s been beloved by people of so many different religious faiths. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Jerusalem gives you a first-hand perspective of the land’s iconic sites, from its ancient valleys to its vibrant neighborhoods and beyond. (45 minutes)
TUTTLEMAN IMAX® THEATER
FRANKLIN 3D THEATER
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Questions? Need to plan a visit? Contact the Benefactor Society Concierge Service! Meghan Bachman, 215.448.1377 or [email protected]
Tim Stapleton, 215.448.1130 or [email protected]
Please note that membership and ticketing benefits mentioned in the Benefactor Bulletin are only available to Benefactors who elect to take their benefits and receive
reduced tax-deductibility on their gifts.
STAY IN TOUCH
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 Office at 215.448.1130.
Vatican Splendors: A Journey Through Faith And ArtSeptember 19, 2015 – February 15, 2016
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!To make reservations, please contact Meghan Bachman or Tim Stapleton, Monday through Friday between 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Telephone: 215.448.1377 215.448.1130Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Please have the following information ready:
• Date and time of visit (due to the demand for this exhibit, please have at least one alternate time)
• Number of guests• Title and show time of IMAX® or Franklin 3D
Theater film, if interested
Exhibit hours are 9:30 am to 9:00 pm daily. *Hours are subject to change
• Tickets are issued for specific entrance times, on the hour and half hour
• Last ticket is sold for 7:30 pm exhibit entrance• Exhibit closes at 9:00 pm• Audio guides will be available onsite, price TBD• Photography and consumption of food and drink
are not permitted in the exhibit
TICKETING: All members of The Benefactor Society are entitled to FOUR complimentary tickets.
Additional tickets are available at the member discount rate:
Member Adult $14.00Member Child (ages 3–8) $11.00
Please be advised that tickets will not be mailed to you in advance. You may pick them up at Will Call on the day of your visit. Your membership must be valid to receive your complimentary tickets.
Consider pairing Vatican Splendors with Jerusalem, now playing in the Tuttleman IMAX® Theater! Visit www.fi.edu for all educational film descriptions and schedules.
FOR PARKING INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE
Ticketing Information for The Benefactor Society
NOW PLAYING IN THE TUTTLEMAN
IMAX® THEATERVatican Splendors is organized and circulated in conjunction with the Congregazione per l’Evangelizzazione dei popoli of the Vatican City State. The exhibition is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in association with The Franklin Institute.
Due to the anticipated demand for onsite parking during this exhibit, we cannot guarantee space in our garage.
Additional parking is available at the following locations:
• Standard Parking 21st Street & The Parkway • Standard Parking 1919 Arch Street • LAZ Parking 2301 Race Street • Patriot Parking, Inc. 1901 Arch Street
Vatican Splendors: A Journey Through Faith And ArtSeptember 19, 2015 – February 15, 2016
Please note that your complimentary Franklin Institute member parking vouchers are not valid offsite.For additional information, visit the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s website at www.philapark.org. Please allow extra travel time in the event that you must park away from the museum.
Parking Information for The Benefactor Society
