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Museum of Science and Industry: 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.

Museum of Science and Industry: Exhibits

You! The Experience lets you learn more about a fascinating subject: yourself! Explore the complex blend of choices, personality traits, and environmental factors that all contribute to the way you live and enjoy life.

You! is one of the first and largest exhibitions to look at connections between the mind, body, and spirit, and lets users experience it for  themselves. Learn about human life from the beginning, discover more about your appetite and what makes you move, and don't miss iStan, the Human Patient Simulator.  Learn more at the You! The Experience website.

Smart House: Green + Wired is rennovated with new technology for 2009! Be sure and visit this innovatively green home before this exhibit ends January 3, 2010. Look inside the Smart House for yourself!

Fast Forward immerses you into a multimedia exploration of tomorrow, letting you look at how the future and future lives are being influenced today. Cuisine made by ink-jet printers? Instant-messaged hugs you can feel? It's all possible according to the pioneers featured in this exhibit, and YOU can test-drive some of these innovations yourself. Learn more about this interactive exhibit and all of its advances on the Fast Forward website. 

There's so much more going on at the Museum of Science and Industry - check out the rest of the Featured Exhibits on their website. 

The Museum of Science and Industry: Omnimax

The Omnimax shows are always on the hot-list. The five-story domed theater is a jaw-dropping experience. Current shows include shows are "Wired to Win," "The Human Body," and "Wild Ocean." For more information on these events and more, check out the Omnimax website!

For additional information on these exhibits, additional exhibits, special tours, and science experiences for children, check out the Museum of Science and Industry website, where you can also find information on hours and pricing.

Listing Information

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

Type > Museums