Museum of Science and Industry

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Museum of Science and Industry - A Bit of History

Julius Rosenwald, then Chairman of Sears Roebuck & Company, was inspired by a 1911 visit with his son to the Deutches Museum in Munich. He returned to Chicago determined to create America's first center for "industrial enlightenment," a vehicle for public science education. 

With the help of other Midwest business leaders, Rosenwald restored and converted the Palace of Fine Arts, the last remaining major structure from the 1893 World's Fair, into a new type of American museum - where visitors could interact with the exhibits, not just view displays and artifacts.

In 1933, the Museum of Science and Industry opened to the public, at the same time as the Century of Progress Exposition.

Today, the Museum of Science and Industry continues to pave the way through scientific endeavors, new exhibits, and scientific lectures. The museum itself caters to all ages with informative, interactive displays and  hands-on exhibits.

What's Hot This Summer

Come see the world-premiere of "Harry Potter: The Exhibition." The Museum of Science and Industry is the only place in the Midwest on the exhibit's tour. Get your tickets ahead of time before it ends Sept. 27,2009 click here

Smart House: Green + Wired is rennovated with new technology for 2009. Be sure and visit this innovatively green home this summer. Click here to see inside.

The Omnimax shows are always on the hot-list. The five-story domed theater is a jaw-dropping experience. This summer's shows are "Wild Ocean" and "Mysteries of the Great Lakes." For more information click here

Museum hours through Sept. 7:

• Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Harry Potter: The Exhibition open evenings
• for more information click here

Listing Information

URL: www.msichicago.org
Phone: 773-684-1414

Type > Museums