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bookmark_borderPompeii In Philly

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THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE — Journey to 79 A.D and experience life in the bustling city of Pompeii. See intricate Gladiator helmets and shin guards, perfectly preserved artifacts including jewelry, mosaics and statues, and feel the force of the eruption in a CGI simulated theater experience. The exhibit culminates in the reveal of full body casts-asphyxiated by extreme heat and noxious gases and forever frozen in time. Don’t miss this limited time exhibition!

“The recovered relics were awesome, Gladiator gear, coins, tools, fresco paintings and plaster poured remains. The surround sound & accompanying video gave me chills when it demonstrated how the eruption occurred throughout the day.”
-Jane B. Audubon, NJ

The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.448.1200

bookmark_borderMess Fest 2013

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at The Franklin Institute
August 3,4 & 10,11

Science turns slimy, oozy, gooey, and explosive for two weekends in August during The Franklin Institute’s Mess Fest!

Our science educators have come up with some of the biggest and messiest science demonstrations that are guaranteed to amaze
and “wow.”

Shoot off alka-seltzer rockets, make and take home gooey slime, and see how far our Soap Bubble monster will spread! What happens when you combine ultra-cold liquid nitrogen with steaming hot water and 2,000 colorful balls? Stop by to find out!

The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.448.1200

bookmark_borderLeon Theremin’s Secret Weapon

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A special exhibit at the Franklin Institute:

Saturday, June 29 – 1:30PM
Free with Museum Admission

How did a troop of Russian Boy Scouts become involved in a famous international spying incident?

What Russian spy invented a one-of-a-kind musical instrument, and what amazing thing does his instrument do?

Who was the American spy that was shot down over Soviet air space, and what was his connection to all this?

Find out in LEON THEREMIN’S SECRET WEAPON, hosted by Andrew Baron.

The presentation will include an introduction to Theremin’s secret activities in the early years of the Cold War and feature a live demonstration of The Franklin Institute’s own historic Theremin instrument. The presentation will conclude with a rare opportunity for volunteers from the audience to try their hand at playing, and responses to questions from the audience as time allows.

Andrew Baron is an historian and restorer of Theremin’s rare original instruments, and has conducted research and repairs on The Franklin Institute’s original 1929 Theremin, and Clara Rockmore’s RCA Theremin at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the co-host of the educational website RCATheremin.com, with his colleague Mike Buffington.