Galileo and the Church: Old Myths, Historical Realities, and Modern Relevance | Lecture

The Franklin

May 5, 7PM

Lawrence M. Principe, the Drew Professor of the Humanities at Johns Hopkins University in the Department of History of Science and Technology, will explore the extraordinary misconceptions and myths that have sprung up around Galileo and his relationship to the Church, as well as the dramatic impact of Galileo's work on the Church of the past and the modern-day Catholic Church.

Admission: Free with registration at 215.448.1254; co-sponsored with the Philadelphia Area Center for History of Science.

The Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy exhibit at The Franklin Institute will remain open on Tuesday evening from 5-7pm with a discounted ticket offering for those attending that evening’s lecture.

The Franklin | 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | 215.448.1200

Science Museum
9:30AM - 5:00PM Daily

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The Tuttleman IMAX Theater
10:00AM - 4:00PM Daily

World premiere of the exhibition Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy at The Franklin

April 4 - Sept. 7, 2009

Created through The Franklin's exclusive partnership with the Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza in Florence, Italy, the exhibit showcases Galileo's accomplishments, his relationship to the ruling Medici family, his discoveries, and his overall impact on astronomy, physics, and math. This will be the first time one of the two remaining Galileo telescopes has left Italy. Also exhibited will be other instruments belonging to Galileo, as well as paintings, prints, and manuscripts from the priceless Medici collection. Together, the collections will showcase how the union of science, art, and political power gave rise to Galileo's success.

Ticket Information & Prices
Hours: 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Daytime pricing includes admission to the Galileo exhibit AND general admission to The Franklin.

Adults: $20.75
Seniors: $19.75
Children: $14 (ages 4-11)

For more information about the Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy exhibition, CLICK HERE.

The Franklin
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103