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By Helen Georgette


Philadelphia has for some time been a beacon of culture and commerce in the US for over two-hundred years. Currently 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 history, culture and fine arts in Philadelphia.

The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute, this great place has exhibited both the natural and technical sciences in our world for during the last five hundred years. Right now, the Institute is showing exhibitions pertaining to science in popular culture including forensic sciences at its exhibition. Mummies are currently on exhibit at the institute, on loan from other museums. Mummies are always a mysterious and fun experience for kids who want to learn more about ancient Egyptian culture. IMAX productions can also be enjoyed at The Franklin Institute for the entertainment of the general public. The Franklin Institute is one of the top museums in Philadelphia.

National Constitution Center Museum

The National Constitution Center is unique among Philadelphia museums, and is one off in the world in that it concentrates on the US Constitution. Other exhibits include documents and devices from the International Spy Museum regarding the battle of keeping civil liberties. Another exhibit tells the story of the people who fought in World War II and the result of the fight for freedom. Also in this museum is the Kimmel Theater, which plays a multi-media production on the legacy of the Constitution.

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology & Anthropology

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology & Anthropology has created a museum in the heart of University City and is among the best Museums of Archeology internationally. 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 around 12 tons and is over three thousand years in age.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art contains pieces of art from artists like Cezzane, Degas, Van Gogh and others. The museum is a leader of cultural arts with permanent exhibits and exhibits that come in annually. Also a unique offering is a reconstructed Hindu Temple brought back from India. Medieval armor is also displayed here in some place of precedence together with paintings of nineteenth century Impressionists. All the artworks in the museum's collection are definitely worth seeing for folks visiting Philadelphia.

Eastern State Penitentiary

With its old Gothic architecture and nearly absolutely spoiled interiors, the Eastern State Jail has a long and sordid history. Back in the early nineteenth century the belief in reformation was popular notably by the Quakers that live around Philadelphia at that period in time. Nonetheless the results of the near isolation and continual work schedules it changed into a breeding area for insanity. By the 20th century Eastern State had become a penitentiary for wise guys like Al Capone. After being shut down, rumors surfaced that the eleven acre site is haunted. Specialty tours are now available, with a focus on the paranormal.




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