A Tour of Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes at the Franklin Institute (65+ Photos!)

Thank you so much to VisitPhilly for hooking my family up with tickets to check out this Marvel exhibit at the Franklin Institute! All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

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If there is one thing you know about me, I am guessing that it is the fact that I am a HUGE Marvel fan. Movies, comic books, collectibles – you name it, I love it. So when I was given the opportunity to visit Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes at the Franklin Institute, I was ALL in! 

This exhibit is like a dream come true for me. And honestly, I was shaking walking in to it. I knew right away I was going to love every single thing in there. But you don’t have to be an die hard fan like me to enjoy it! Casual fans and collectors will love it too. Even people who don’t know much about Marvel will likely have a good time. It is a great way to learn about why these comics are… well… amazing.

Take this photo (and video) tour to see all that they have to look at.

A Video Tour

About Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Spectacular artifacts to thrill both avid collectors, and casual fans – while immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life!

The exhibition debuts during Marvel’s 80th anniversary year, and chronicles the story of Marvel and its influence on visual culture, while also uncovering the narratives of individual characters such as Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Doctor Strange.

Exhibit Highlights

  • A fully immersive design with life-size scenes straight from the comic world.
  • Rare, hand-drawn images of iconic heroes such as Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Captain America – by the artists who first designed them.
  • Concept sketches, props, and costumes celebrating the 10th anniversary of Marvel Studios.
  • Interactive elements including the opportunity to travel through the mysterious mirror dimension of Doctor Strange, and pose for selfies alongside life-size representations of Black Panther, Spider-Man, and iconic Marvel super heroes.

You can check out this amazing Marvel exhibit titled Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes at the Franklin Institute NOW, until September 2nd! Trust me when I say you need to find a way to visit – especially if you are a Marvel fan like me! TIP: If you book your hotel stay though Visit Philly, this is just one of the amazing must do in Philly events you will get tickets to!

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