The Franklin Institute Celebrates “Jurassic World: The Exhibition”

Last week “Jurassic World: The Exhibition” opened at the Franklin Institute. Based on the blockbuster movie, the exhibition immerses its audience in scenes inspired by the beloved film. Last night the Franklin Institute held a party to celebrate the United States debut of the exhibit. Attendees had a chance to explore the Isla Nublar park, complete with informational exhibits, guides and life-size animatronic dinosaurs. There’s even a room where you can watch dinosaurs eggs being incubated and hatch. The exhibit runs through April 23, 2017.

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Herbert Benson, Romona Riscoe Benson, Danelsy Medrano and Doug Oliver.

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Steven and Allison Logue.

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Mark McGettigan, Sam McGettigan and Riki Mandell McGettigan with Jonathan and Monica Mandell.

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Judith Garfinkel and Elaine C. Levitt.

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Michelle Ullman and Kristin Connors.

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Larry Dubinski, president and CEO of the Franklin Institute, greets the guests and tells them about the Jurassic World: The Exhibition.

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Carlo Fiammenghi and Mark Tarasiewicz.

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Cal Knight, Ashley Knight, Tracy Kowall, Emily Elling, and John Archbold.

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Jenea Robinson, Jessica Lopez, and Britney Norman.

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Marsha Kish and Bob Gelsher.

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Martha and Paul Sharkey.

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Laura Hammond, Lisa Wells and Tina Wells.

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Bill Gehrman, Laura Burkhardt, Michael Sheridan and Jim Werner.

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Brenda Rios and Nadia Ralston.

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