New exhibit comes to the Minn. History Center

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- You know about Ben Franklin's famous experiment with a kite, a key and some lightning, but did you also know about his rebellious youth? He pioneered wind surfing and invented swim fins.  He helped found the nation's first hospital, was an environmentalist and charted the Gulf Stream to assist in ocean travel.   

Discover the many ways Franklin has affected our world today in the new exhibit, Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World, on display at the Minnesota History Center, Nov 27, 2009 - July 4, 2010.

Admission to the exhibit is included with regular museum admission of $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and college students, $5 for children ages 6 to 17, and free for children age 5 and under and Minnesota Historical Society members.

Educational and group tours are available, call 651-259-3000.

"Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World" will be on view through July 4, 2010.

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