Art of the Brick - The Franklin Institute

The exhibition consists of eight galleries, each containing Sawaya’s unique and well-crafted pieces. 

The Art of the Brick includes an assortment of Sawaya’s original concepts addressing various themes of life and human emotion, as well as some more familiar concepts such as a 20-foot-long Tyrannosaurus Rex made from over 80,000 LEGO® bricks! 

Also on display are interpretations of historic masterpieces such as Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Edvard Munch’s The Scream, and Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker—all painstakingly pieced together to replicate the originals, and all made entirely of LEGO® bricks!

Date: Now thru September 6, 2015

The Franklin Institute 271 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Vatican Splendors - The Franklin Institute

Experience 2,000 years of Vatican history this fall at The Franklin Institute.  See more than 200 works of art and historically significant objects that together form a great mosaic of the history of the Church and its impact on art, history, and culture.  From the sights and sounds of the grand Basilica to a touchable cast of Saint John Paul II’s hand, embark on a journey through the ages of artistic expression and religious iconography. 



Dates: September 19, 2015 - February 15, 2016

Time: 5pm - 9pm

Cost: Adult  $22.95, Child (3–11)  $14.95, Member Adult  $14.00, Member Child $11.00


The Franklin Institute | 271 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Genghis Khan: Bring the Legend to Life - Franklin Institute

Are you a princess, a warrior, or a spy? Pick up a character card and embark on an unforgettable journey into Khan's legendary empire!

Walk through intricate sets, see beautiful murals and engaging video projections, fire catapults, take on a new persona with computerized role-playing games, and more! 

Science and history collide in this incredible exhibition.

Cost: $9.95 for members, $29.95 adults, $24.95 children

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