The Franklin Institute Announces Extended Hours for Final Days of BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain

SPECIAL KICK-OFF EVENT REVEALS WINNER OF THE 8-WEEK GET FIT PHILLY! WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

PHILADELPHIA, April 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Due to popular demand, The Franklin Institute has extended the hours of BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain for its closing weekend in Philadelphia. The exhibit will remain open until midnight on Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17.  After a six-month run in Philadelphia, the exhibit will officially close its doors on Sunday, April 18 – last entry time at 7:30 p.m.   To kick-off closing weekend, on Friday, April 16 at 12:00 p.m., the winner of the 8-week Get Fit Philly! weight loss challenge will be announced.  The winner will be chosen based on the results of the revolutionary new fitness assessment tool - Polar Body Age Test – an indicator of overall improved health.

Through a partnership with Optimal Sport Health Club, a group of 10 contestants spent the last two months in intense training - with VIP access to Optimal Sport Health Club, a personal trainer and personalized nutrition plan.  The winner will receive a $500 cash prize, a membership to Optimal Sport Health Club, and morning makeover and image consultation at Salon @ 5th.  Representatives of the Club will be available to answer visitor questions on the program and provide tips and advice on overall health and well being.  Free Optimal Sport Health Club trial memberships will be available.

The announcement of the Get Fit Philly! winner caps off a series of events, lectures, and health screenings held throughout the run of the exhibit which, combined with the powerful teachings of BODY WORLDS, allowed visitors the opportunity to establish better overall health and wellness.  Dr. Angelina Whalley, designer of the exhibition explains, "BODY WORLDS shows visitors that when people understand more about how their body works they are empowered to lead healthier lives."

In addition to experiencing BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain, visitors can also see the brand new exhibits, Changing Earth & Electricity, as well as other favorites including The Giant Heart, Space Command, Sports Challenge, and The Train Factory.   "The Human Body," will be shown in the IMAX Theater throughout the final weekend, in addition to "Avatar," "HUBBLE," and "Forces of Nature."

To purchase tickets for BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain, visit: http://www2.fi.edu/bodyworlds2/index.html#tix.  Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.  

SOURCE Franklin Institute