Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World
 

Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World was on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science from Oct. 13, 2006 through Jan. 21, 2007.

Happy 300th Birthday, Ben! He drew lightning from the sky, helped establish the first public hospital, university and library, and went on to shape an independent and unified nation, as well as the American character. He was a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, civic leader, revolutionary and international diplomat. He was one of the more extraordinary men of his time — and ours.