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From Dinos to dresses: You won't believe what is made from Legos at The Art of the Brick
The largest display of Lego art in the world has arrived at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute. NBC10’s Sheila Watko walks through some of creations with The Art of the Brick artist Nathan Sawaya.
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Art of the Brick: Get a look inside world's largest display of Lego art at Philly's Franklin Institute
“The Art of the Brick,” a traveling exhibition featuring the world’s largest display of Lego art is returning to the Franklin Institute in February.
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Franklin Insititute permanently closes IMAX theater
The IMAX theater at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia won’t be reopening after being closed since the pandemic. The institute announced its decision stating that several factors went into the decision including money.
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Take a journey around Wondrous Space at Philly's Franklin Institute
NBC10’s Brenna Weick builds a virtual rover as she gives a preview of Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute’s new Wondrous Space exhibit that let’s visitors interact with exhibits while exploring our galaxy and beyond.
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Take a spin inside Franklin Institute's new Wondrous Space
Who better than chief astronomer Derrick Pitts to give Philly Live’s Sheila Watko a sneak peek into the Franklin Institute’s new Wondrous Space exhibit.
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Franklin Institute announces new $8.5 million space exhibit ahead of 200th anniversary
The Franklin Institute announced its new $8.5 million core exhibit, “Wondrous Space”, an immersive, awe-inspiring journey through space exploration, set to open Saturday, Nov. 4.
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Man sentenced to 5 years probation after stealing thumb off ancient statue at Franklin Institute
A man from Delaware was sentenced to five years of probation after he stole the finger off an ancient statute while inside the Franklin Institute back in 2017.
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Delaware man sentenced to 5 years of probation after stealing thumb off a statue at the Franklin Institute
A Delaware man has been sentenced to 5 years probation, for stealing the thumb off an ancient statue at the Franklin Institute. Michael Rohana admitted to snapping the thumb off of the Chinese terracotta warrior statue, during a Christmas party at the museum in 2017. The Statue is worth 4.5 million dollars.
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100 Years of Disney: Celebration of The Walt Disney Company Premieres at The Franklin Institute
Disney is celebrating its 100th birthday with a new exhibit opening in Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute this weekend.
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World Premiere of Disney 100: The Exhibition Comes to Philly
Philly Live’s Astrid Martinez catches up with Franklin Institute president and CEO Larry Dubinski to find out what people can expect from the new exhibit that looks back on 100 years of Disney magic.