Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
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...
Science Works
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesLearn about cool jobs and hot careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) straight from the professionals at our Museum-wide career celebration. In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, Science Works will feature dynamic speakers, hands-on activities and one-on-one discussions. Youth and their families can discover what interesting jobs the STEM fields have to offer,...
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...
Meet Her: Katya Echazarreta
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur first Meet Her! event presents a trailblazer in space. Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born woman to go to space, will be speaking at MSI! She's featured in "Mission Unstoppable" on CBS, hosted the YouTube series "Netflix IRL," and recently was honored with her own Barbie. She's also an accomplished electrical engineer who worked at...
Women+ in STEM Career Showcase
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn celebration of Women's History Month, the Women+ in STEM Career Showcase spotlights women-focused and women-led organizations, inclusive of gender-expansive professionals. Girls, gender-expansive youth, and their families can learn about women's contributions to STEM, engage with hand-on activities, and connect with professionals leading the way in STEM. Professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level...
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