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Philly Museum Cashes In Big Time on Star Trek Mania

Where: 222 North 20th Street [map], Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
May 11, 2009 at 9:17 AM | by BS | 2 Comments

Film critics had their doubts about whether moviegoers would shell out for J.J. Abrams' more mainstream, less hardcore science fiction take on Star Trek, but those doubts were quashed this weekend when the movie took in an impressive $72.5 million; it was by far the biggest opening weekend haul for any film in the franchise.

Now branded as one of the year's biggest hits, Star Trek is causing a renewed interest in the original show, and that's good news for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, which will try to cash in on the fervor with Star Trek: The Exhibition, opening this Saturday, May 16 and lasting through the summer.

The 12,500-foot exhibition will make long-time trekkies drool—it features set pieces and props from all five TV series and ten films in the Star Trek oeuvre, from Kirk's original captain's chair to the Next Generation Bridge.

Star Trek: The Exhibition will set you back a galactic $23.75 per ticket—but for the cheapskate rate, stop by Thursdays through Sundays after 5 p.m., when tickets are half price. For another $14, you can get the exhibit and movie all in one package, since The Franklin Institute also boasts of an IMAX theatre, and of course they'll be screening the J. J. Abrams film through mid-June.

Related Stories:
· Star Trek: The Exhibition [Franklin Institute]
· Box Office Report: 'Star Trek' soars with $72.5 mil debut [EW]
· You Won't Need the Starship Enterprise to Travel to The Star Trek Set [Jaunted]

[Photo: EW]

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  1. ecortes

    Jaunted Member

    The movie...

    was awesome and so is this exhibit. I'm glad there is a Thurs-Sun discount too :). I think every blockbuster movie should come with its own exhibit don't you?
    May 11, 2009 at 11:39 AM
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  1. CaroPhila

    Jaunted Member

    Don't forget!

    You can get double the information on space because the Galileo exhibit is also running at The Franklin Institute at the same time.
    May 11, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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