Museum of Science and Industry
Best Exhibits To Visit This Summer In Chicago
Don’t let the heat beat you this summer. Cool off by exploring these new Chicago museum exhibits.
Best Ways To Learn About Presidential And American History In Chicago
Presidents Day isn’t always seen as a holiday that marks great attention, like Memorial Day or Labor Day. However, unleash your inner patriot by learning about the great presidents of our nation or the richness in American history in Chicago and you might have a better appreciation for this national holiday.
Art Institute, Museum Of Science And Industry Pursue Rate Hikes
The Art Institute of Chicago would like to raise admission fees by as much as $5 and the Museum of Science and Industry would hike entry fees by as much as $3 in the coming weeks, under a proposal laid out in city documents.
Best 2013 Museum Exhibitions To Look Forward To In Chicago
For all those hoping to catch a great exhibit in the new year ahead, these upcoming features are well worth considering.
Christmas Exhibit Opens At Museum Of Science And Industry
Christmastime is here at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Museum Of Science And Industry Opens New ‘Charlie Brown’ Exhibit
The coal mine and the U-505 have some new competition at the Museum of Science and Industry, which is now also hosting “Charlie Brown and The Great Exhibit.”
Best Museum Exhibits To See This Fall In Chicago
From sea jellies to comic strips, the Chicagoland area has a number of fun museum exhibits scheduled for this fall.
Your Chicago: Osaka Garden
This 1890s-era gift from Japan is tucked away behind the Museum of Science and Industry. CBS 2′s Kate Sullivan pays a visit.
Emanuel On New Cultural Plan: ‘I Can’t Wait For The Final Report’
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he is excited about a new Cultural Plan being finalized for the City of Chicago.
City Set To Unveil New Cultural Plan, Calls For New ‘Museum Campus South’
The city is set to unveil a plan Monday for making Chicago an even greater cultural destination.
Robots On Display At Museum Of Science And Industry
Robots for love, war and cleaning your room are all on display at the Museum of Science and Industry for National Robotics Week.
2012 Guide To The Museum Of Science And Industry
This might be my most favorite museum in Chicago. It doesn’t have the stiffness of the Field Museum and everything is hands-on. The museum has done a lot of improvements in the past couple of years to take it beyond the ‘80s style exhibits into more, flashy 21st century displays. If you haven’t been in awhile, it might be time to make a visit back to the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere to enjoy what they have to offer.
‘MythBusters’ Comes To Museum Of Science And Industry
Unless you work in the science field, chances are your days of conducting cool experiments are over. Go back to class with “MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition,” which opens March 15 at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Special Deals Abound In Chicago This Leap Day
It’s that day that only comes once every four years, when women are purportedly supposed to propose to men, and when full-grown adults who are actually 28 years old get to celebrate their 7th birthdays.
March Arts Preview
There aren’t enough hours in the day to check out every noteworthy event in Chicago. Check out our quick guide to five can’t-miss picks for March.
NATO/G8 Host Committee Holds Briefings On Summit Plans
Officials planning the NATO and G8 summits have launched a campaign to convince Chicago residents that the upcoming meetings will be more than worth the inconvenience they might cause.
Disadvantaged Kids Meet Bulls Legends At MSI
A Bulls celebrity spent the day signing autographs for hundreds of children in an early Christmas event the Museum of Science and Industry on Sunday.
Christmas Around The World In Chicago
You don’t have to stray far from home to travel around the world this Christmas. Take a trip around the globe right here via the vibrant and diverse museums and neighborhoods of Chicago.
Major Exterior Restoration Project Completed At MSI
The Museum of Science and Industry has completed a major exterior restoration project, thanks in part to a $400,000 federal grant.
Second Participant Wraps Up ‘Month At The Museum’ At MSI
The second participant in the Museum of Science and Industry’s “Month at the Museum” program is wrapping up his 30-day stay.
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