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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Movies in the Park
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch a free screening under the stars on our front lawn. The Chicago Park District's Movies in the Parks returns this summer to present free outdoor screenings on our front lawn. There’s no better way to spend a fun summer night than watching a favorite movie outdoors. You'll enjoy the evening, framed by our historic...
Kickoff to Summer Picnic
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate the end of a great school year and the start of summer 2024! Bring your picnic blanket and sunscreen, play some lawn games, and enjoy hands-on activities from some of our community partners at this event on the Museum's north lawn. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, while supplies last. It's also...
MSI Free Admission Day
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAnnouncing the grand unveiling of our fresh new identity: the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! 🚀 In 2019, we received a groundbreaking $125M naming gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, this historic donation ensures our legacy and empowers us to revolutionize science discovery and education for generations to come. 🎨 Our new logo, inspired by...
Robot Block Party
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate National Robotics Week with our Robot Block Party featuring cool 'bots and mecha-stars presented by area robotics groups. Learn what they can do and how they do it—and discover how robots are increasingly becoming part of everyday life. All activities are included in Museum Entry. Features and schedules for Robot Block Party will be...
Robot Block Party
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate National Robotics Week with our Robot Block Party featuring cool 'bots and mecha-stars presented by area robotics groups. Learn what they can do and how they do it—and discover how robots are increasingly becoming part of everyday life. All activities are included in Museum Entry. Features and schedules for Robot Block Party will be...
Meet Her: Mari Copeny
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis year's Meet Her! event presents a clean water activist. Most well-known as "Little Miss Flint," Mari Copeny will be speaking at MSI! At the age of 8, Mari wrote to President Obama challenging him to visit Flint, Michigan, drawing the country's attention to Flint's water crisis. Mari is now 16 and continues to fight...
Black Creativity Career Showcase
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn celebration of Black Creativity, kids and families can talk with African American artists, scientists and engineers about innovative work happening right here in our city. This is an opportunity to learn from experts during dynamic demonstrations, hands-on activities and one-on-one conversations. Discover how to turn your passions into a career! Professionals will be stationed...
Moore’s Marvelous Minis
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesA massive day of miniature marvels and movie magic. The Museum is excited to welcome Kathleen Rooney, author of From Dust to Stardust, and Alice Hargrave, Colleen Moore's granddaughter, to our day of mini marvels. We'll be celebrating Colleen Moore’s life and her Fairy Castle, with a variety of free and paid activities including: Conversation*...
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