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    Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times

    Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times

    Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute

    May 12-October 14, 2012


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    This spring, Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute will feature the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized in the new exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times. The exhibit includes one of the largest collections of the priceless 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls ever displayed in North America and an actual three-ton stone from the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and marks the world debut of four scrolls. The exhibit opens at The Franklin Institute on May 12th, 2012 and runs through September.

    Considered among the world’s greatest archeological discoveries, the Scrolls contain the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible. Also on display will be many newly discovered Holy Land objects including remains of religious articles, weapons of war, stone carvings, textiles and beautiful mosaics, jewelry and ceramics.
     


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      • Venue Info

        The Franklin Institute

        20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
        Philadelphia, PA 19103

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        Daytime Admissions (includes General Admission to the museum):
        $31.50 (Adult)
        $25 (Child 3-11)
        $13.50 (Adult Member)
        $11.50 (Child Member 3-18)

        Members must call 215-448-1200 to reserve tickets.

        Evening Admission after 5 pm (does not include General Admission to the museum):
        $19.50 (Adult)
        $12.50 (Child 3-11)

        An optional Audio Tour is available for $6 per person.
         

        Info Phone: 2154481200

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        May 12-October 14, 2012

        Times:

        Exhibit Hours:
        Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 am-5 pm
        Last admission @ 3:30 pm

        Thursday-Sunday, 9:30 am-8:30 pm
        Last admission @ 7 pm
         

      • Accessibility Info

          http://www2.fi.edu/visitor-guide/ada.php