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THE SCIENCE BEHIND PIXAR
March 12–September 5, 2016
WINTER 2015
HOLIDAY HOURS & PROGRAMS
Join us at the museum from December 26–31 for
extended hours until 7:00 pm! Be sure to check
our website, www.fi.edu, for special late night
hours for Genghis Khan and Vatican Splendors,
and don’t forget to join us in the Mandell Center
for our limited-time holiday activities for the
whole family.
GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP
Wrapping up your holiday shopping? Give the
gift of science! A Franklin Institute membership
is the perfect gift for everyone on your list this
season. Choose the level that’s right for you,
and give the gift that keeps on giving—for 365
days! Call 215.448.1377 or visit www.fi.edu/
explore-membership for more information and
to purchase today. (Plus for those last minute
stocking stuffers don’t forget to use your 10%
Benefactor discount at the Sci-Store!)
UPCOMING BENEFACTOR SURVEY
We want to hear from you! Be on the lookout
for a special survey in the mail and online just
for Benefactors within the first weeks of the
New Year. We invite and encourage your honest feedback to help us shape the future of the
Benefactor Society.
SAVE THE DATE!
January 12
Science After Hours: Speakeasy (ages 21+)
7:00–10:00 pm; Museum-wide
January 20
Current Science Series: GMOs
7:00–8:30 pm; Franklin Theater
February 9
Science After Hours:
Seven Deadly Sins (ages 21+)
7:00–10:00 pm; Museum-wide
February 15 Current Science Series: Vaccines
7:00–8:30 pm; Franklin Theater
March 11
Pixar Family Party
5:30–8:30 pm; Museum-wide
April 21
2016 Awards Ceremony and Dinner
6:00–11:00 pm; Museum-wide
Visit www.fi.edu/pixarparty for tickets!
Visit www.fi.edu/awards for tickets!
Check out https://www.fi.edu/special-events for
more new and exciting upcoming events!
Experience a unique, first-time look into
the STEM concepts used by the artists
and computer scientists who help bring
Pixar’s award-winning films to the big
screen. With more than 40 interactive
elements, The Science Behind Pixar’s
eight sections focus on steps in the
filmmaking process to give you an unparalleled view of the production pipeline used at Pixar
every day. Participate in engaging hands-on activities, listen to
firsthand accounts from members of the studios’ production
teams, and even come face-to-face with re-creations of your
favorite Pixar film characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike
and Sulley, Edna Mode, and WALL•E!
In addition to one complimentary ticket package to the March
11 Pixar Family Party (see below for more details), Benefactors
receive four free tickets to The Science Behind Pixar exhibit. Due
to anticipated demand, advanced ticket and parking reservations
are strongly recommended. Be sure to call 215.448.1377
to book today!
The Science Behind Pixar was developed by the Museum of Science,
Boston in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios. All images
© Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved. Used under Authorization.
WE’RE THROWING A PARTY! MARCH 11
Where does STEM get animated? At The Franklin Institute, of course! Join us to celebrate
the arrival of The Science Behind Pixar at our family-friendly night out, featuring handson science, entertainment, dinner, and more. We are very pleased to offer all current
Benefactors four free tickets to the party. Bring the whole family and be first to see this
all-new exhibit!
Visit www.fi.edu/pixarparty or call 215.448.1206 to purchase additional tickets
and learn more.
LAST CHANCE!
VATICAN SPLENDORS & GENGHIS KHAN
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to use your four free tickets
to journey back in time to experience 2,000 years of Vatican
history and enter into the greatest empire the world has ever
known under the reign of Mongolian conqueror, Genghis Khan.
Genghis Khan closes January 3 and Vatican Splendors leaves
Philadelphia on February 15.
OPENING SOON—
LOST EGYPT: ANCIENT SECRETS, MODERN SCIENCE
January 30–August 28, 2016
Discover a real human mummy and animal mummies, medical
scans, forensic facial reconstruction, and life-size prototypes
displaying the mummy in various stages of “unwrapping.” Dig
in a mock excavation site and examine some of the material
remains found in the Lost City site. Learn about the language of
hieroglyphics and decode an authentic message from ancient
Egypt, explore a darkened re-creation of a tomb hallway decorated with artwork and
hieroglyphics, build a tabletop pyramid, and more! Call 215.448.1377 to book your free tickets
today (Benefactors get eight free tickets per visit).
TUTTLEMAN
IMAX® THEATER
JOURNEY TO SPACE
Journey to Space puts into historical context
the magnificent contributions made by the
Space Shuttle program and its intrepid space
pioneers. It uses the most spectacular space
footage—including unique views of Earth
and operations in space—such as deploying
and repairing the Hubble Space Telescope.
It then goes on to show how the Shuttle
launched and assembled the International
Space Station. Together, these programs
have taught us how to live, build, and
conduct science research in space.
(42 minutes)
HUMPBACK WHALES
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
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)
NEW! STAR WARS:
THE FORCE AWAKENS
The saga continues starting December
18! Follow your favorite characters thirty
years after Return of the Jedi. Don’t miss
the epic seventh installment in the Star
Wars series, coming to our very own
Tuttleman IMAX® Theater on IMAX®
70mm film. (Member price $14)
STAY IN TOUCH
Interested in receiving our invitations,
newsletters, and updates by email? Reach
out to us with your preferred email address
to giving@fi.edu, or call the Development
Office at 215.448.1130.
FRANKLIN 3D THEATER
ALL SHOWS RUN THROUGH DECEMBER 31!
THE LAST REEF 3D
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
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
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)
DON’T MISS OUR NEW FELS PLANETARIUM SHOW, DARK UNIVERSE—
FREE WITH GENERAL MUSEUM ADMISSION!
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.
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Questions? Need to plan a visit? Contact the Benefactor Society concierge service!
215.448.1377 or mbachman@fi.edu
215.448.1130 or tstapleton@fi.edu
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.
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The Franklin Institute Gifts of Stock
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INSTITUTE’S STOCK GIFT ACCOUNT HAS RECENTLY CHANGED
To make a gift of stock in support of The Franklin Institute, please follow the transfer instructions listed below:
Financial Service Provider: Vanguard
Account Name: The Franklin Institute
DTC Number: 0062
Please contact Erin McKenna Zimmerman, director of individual giving, at 215.448.1094 or ezimmerman@fi.edu
for stock gift notification and if you have any questions. Thank you.
The Franklin Institute Gifts of Stock
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INSTITUTE’S STOCK GIFT ACCOUNT HAS RECENTLY CHANGED
To make a gift of stock in support of The Franklin Institute, please follow the transfer instructions listed below:
Financial Service Provider: Vanguard
Account Name: The Franklin Institute
DTC Number: 0062
Please contact Erin McKenna Zimmerman, director of individual giving, at 215.448.1094 or ezimmerman@fi.edu
for stock gift notification and if you have any questions. Thank you.