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Article about The Franklin (Institute)
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Paul Orselli <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:44:22 -0400
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The Philadelphia Inquirer recently published a biting article and commentary about the rebranding and subsequent "dumbing down" of "The Franklin" (formerly The Franklin Institute Science Museum.)

Although the columnist was writing about her hometown museum, her comments could easily describe the situation elsewhere in the (science) museum biz.

Link to article and commentary via the ExhibiTricks blog: <http://blog.orselli.net>

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