Museum Basics
The Museum of Science and Industry is located at 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. We're open every day except December 25.
These are just a few of the things happening here now. See all the latest exhibits and events, and dig into online science activities, podcasts and videos, at msichicago.org.
Visiting us in person? Even better. Find out more about what's here. See today's hours and other museum info, and learn how to get here.
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Guess This Tree 2009Updated about a week ago
Farmers Market w/the Hearty BoysCreated about 6 months ago
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Michelle Is the museum free on Thanksgiving? Last year it was, but I don't see any info regarding it.
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Can't host your own holiday party for clients or friends? Just want a fun evening among decorated trees and Museum exhibits? Join our Big Little Holiday Party: http://bit.ly/8jBWFb
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When you host an event at the Museum, your guests will be inspired by a myriad of vibrant and interactive exhibits. It’s not necessary to invent a theme, there are plenty from which to choose.
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Educate to Innovate, a major new science education initiative, was announced by the White House today: http://bit.ly/5B6j0E Learn more about CASE, our own STEM-education center: http://bit.ly/554SZA
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Join us tomorrow for holiday high notes from down under: a special appearance by Australian singers The Ten Tenors at 1 p.m. in the Museum Rotunda (incl. with general admission): http://bit.ly/4Zk0LT
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Thirty years ago today, the U.S.' first artificial blood transfusion is performed. The vampire "natural food" movement is born. http://bit.ly/54hcMx
Cheryl Is there anyway that I can get a book from the Harry Potter ehibit? i went with my husband in September and I wanted a book and figured I could get it online and now I cannot find it anywhere! Is there anyway to get a hold of that book or not? The one that had all the photos of the stuff on display in the show. Thanks!
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Guess This Tree #4: Which country does this holiday tree represent?
In this tree's country, you might eat speculaas while waiting for St. Nicholas to arrive by boat from his home... in Spain. [ANSWER: The Netherlands]
"Christmas Around the World" and "Holidays of Light" opens tomorrow! www.msichicago.org/christmas
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Guess This Tree #3: Which country is represented by this holiday tree?
A Dec. 24th pageant here celebrates the Niño Viajero, a statue that once met the Pope in Rome. [ANSWER: Ecuador]
"Christmas Around the World" and "Holidays of Light" starts Friday: www.msichicago.org/christmas
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Guess This Tree #2: Identify the country represented by this holiday tree. "Svaty Mikulas" visits here, where people fast on Christmas Eve until they see a Golden Pig on the wall. [ANSWER: The Czech Republic [tree pictured] and Slovakia.]
Three more days until "Christmas Around the World" and "Holidays of Light" opens: ...www.msichicago.org/christmas
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Guess This Tree #1: Can you identify this country by its holiday traditions?
Children in this country await a visit from Julemanden. Googling the answer gets you a headbutt from the Julbock. [ANSWER: Denmark]
"Christmas Around the World" and "Holidays of Light" opens at the Museum on Friday, November 20th. Learn more abo...ut traditions around the world, and see the schedule of performances and events, at www.msichicago.org/christmas.
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Vertical farms and smart thermostats (both featured here in Fast Forward / Smart Home) make TIME's 50 Best Inventions of 2009: http://bit.ly/2xkwp5 They must be holding "UFO-shaped ballooncraft" for 2010.
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Need bright ideas for tonight's outfit? CuteCircuit's 24,000-LED Galaxy Dress from our Fast Forward exhibit is featured today on Wired (http://bit.ly/1eOXsC) and HuffingtonPost (http://bit.ly/4z4FPz).
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Don't forget: join us tomorrow for Wonder Kids, a special event of fun science experiments from 10a-2p. Free t-shirt for the first 1,000 kids! http://bit.ly/49ZbHV
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago This Saturday from 10a-2p, bring your little scientists here for "Wonder Kids," a special event filled with fun experiments. The first 1,000 kids get a free Wonder Kids t-shirt! http://bit.ly/49ZbHV
