Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Philadelphia Museums to Visit

By Helen Georgette


Philadelphia has long been a beacon of culture and commerce in the United States for over two-hundred years. Today it celebrates its history with museums and attractions for all the family to enjoy. With a range of landmarks in Philadelphia having been a center point of American history, museums in Philadelphia continue to make a contribution to the historic culture and fine arts in Philadelphia.

The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute, this great place has put on exhibit both the natural and technical sciences in our world for during the last five hundred years. At this time, the Franklin Institute is showing exhibitions pertaining to science in modern pop culture including forensic sciences at its exhibition. Mummies are at present being displayed at the institute, on loan from other museums. Mummies are always a fun experience for children who are interested in learn more about ancient Egypt. IMAX productions can also be enjoyed at The Franklin Institute for the entertainment of patrons. The Franklin Institute is probably one of the top museums in Philadelphia.

National Constitution Center Museum

The National Constitution Center is unique among Philadelphia museums, and is one of a kind in the world in that it concentrates on the US Constitution. Other exhibits include documents and devices from the International Spy Museum pertaining to the fight of keeping civil liberties. Another exhibit tells the tale of the women and men who fought in World War II and the legacy of the struggle for the ideals of freedom. Also in this museum is the Kimmel Theater, which plays a multi-media production on the history of the Constitution.

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology & Anthropology

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology & Anthropology has created a museum in the guts of University City and is probably one of the most revered Museums of Archeology in the world. The museum offers artifacts from ancient Egypt, antiquity and other periods in world history that are proudly displayed in this museum. The key exhibit is the Egyptian Sphinx, which weighs roughly twelve tons and is over 3200 years old.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art contains pieces of art from artists like Van Gogh, Cezzane, Degas and others. The museum is a leader of culture and art with permanent exhibits and exhibits that come in each year. Also a gem is a reconstructed Hindu Temple carefully transported from India. Medieval armour is also displayed here in some place of illustriousness with paintings of nineteenth century Impressionists. All the artworks in the museum's collection are definitely worth seeing for folk visiting Philadelphia.

Eastern State Penitentiary

With its old Gothic atmosphere and nearly completely spoiled interiors, the Eastern State Prison has a long and sordid history. Back in the early nineteenth century the belief in reformation was in favor notably by the Quakers that resided throughout Philadelphia at that period in time. However , the outcome of the near isolation and constant work schedules it changed into a breeding ground for insanity. By the twentieth century Eastern State Penitentiary had become a penitentiary for wise guys like Al Capone. After being shut down, chilling rumors surfaced that the more than 10 acre site is haunted. Tours are available now, with an emphasis on the paranormal.




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