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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
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*...
Black Creativity Family Day
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a day of activities celebrating the power of creativity and innovation! Black Creativity kicks off annually in mid-January with Family Day. Families can participate in a day of community art experience, engage in creative activities, and explore the Juried Art Exhibition. Black Creativity Family Day events and activities are included in Museum...
Inventive Genius Day
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIgnite your inventive genius! Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about a real-world problem, design and build a solution, and pitch their invention at the Museum of Science and Industry! Women and gender-expansive STEM professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum to help with designs, builds, and pitches. This event is...
Movies in the Parks
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...
ComEd EV800 Rally
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesWitness the skills and passion of 45 participants who will be building and racing electric go-karts alongside ComEd mentors in the EV800 Rally. Museum guests can step outside to watch the action.
Engineer Your Future
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFind your passion for creative problem-solving and unlock your inner engineer! Connect with professional engineers to explore real-world challenges and produce creative solutions. Kids and families can discover interesting jobs within engineering fields, learn how to turn their passion into a career and get advice on pursuing a future in engineering. This event is included...
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