FREE Franklin Institute Program

KICK OFF YOUR 4^TH OF JULY WEEKEND WITH A BANG!

AT THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE

The Franklin Institute hosts “The Science of Fireworks” as part of
“Welcome America – Go 4th and Learn”

Philadelphia, PA — June 16, 2011 — Start your Fourth of July weekend off right with a trip to The Franklin Institute!  On Saturday, July 2, The Franklin Institute will present “The Science of Fireworks” free from 11am to 1pm by the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial as part of the city’s “Welcome America – Go 4th and Learn” series of events.  Discover what makes fireworks sparkle, whistle, and show brilliant colors.  Uncover the science of pyrotechnic explosions!

Stick around after the demonstration to visit The Franklin Institute’s newest blockbuster exhibition, Mummies of the World: The Exhibition.  Mummies of the World is the largest exhibition of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, featuring an astounding collection of 150 artifacts and real human and animal specimens from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Egypt.  Through modern science and engaging interactive and multi-media exhibits, the exhibition reveals how the scientific study of mummies provides a window into the lives of ancient people from every region of the world, offering unprecedented insights into past cultures and civilizations.

As the most visited museum in Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute truly is the place to be on the 4^th.  Take comfort in our air conditioned facility fit for the whole family; utilize our parking garage for the entire day of parkway activities; and stake out a seat nearby for prime viewing of the evening’s firework show above the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 

The Franklin Institute’s “Welcome America – Go 4^th and Learn” event will include two presentations of “The Science of Fireworks” at 11:30am and 12:40pm as well as two special story-time readings for children.  The first 200 participating children will receive a free book.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

For Mummies of the World ticketing information, please visit www.fi.edu/mummies.

About The Franklin Institute            
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a renowned and innovative leader in the field of science and technology learning, as well as a dynamic center of activity. Pennsylvania’s most visited museum, it is dedicated to creating a passion for learning about science by offering access to hands-on science education. For more information, visit www.fi.edu.

About “Welcome America!”            
Wawa Welcome America! is a multi-day festival that celebrates America’s birthday in America’s birthplace, Philadelphia, and is produced by Welcome America, Inc. For more information, please visit www.welcomeamerica.com.
Mummies of the World: The ExhibitionAmerican Exhibitions, Inc. produces world-class touring exhibitions for science centers and museums that excite, educate and engage visitors. As a longstanding member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and the American Association of Museums (AAM), American Exhibitions, Inc. is one of the leading exhibit producers in the United States. www.americanexhibitions.com
Reiss-Engelhorn Museums, an internationally acclaimed complex in Mannheim, Germany, has been one of the major venues for exhibitions in Europe in the realms of archeology and world cultures. With a collection that began in the early 1700s, the museum houses more than 1.2 million objects in its collection, comprising over 300,000 square feet of exhibition space. www.rem-mannheim.de/