The Museum of Science and Industry
Published On: Oct 26, 2006
The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is truly an amazing and well thought out attraction. In fact, over two million people visit the Museum of Science and Industry every year to see their educational and unique exhibits.
The Museum of Science and Industry was founded in Chicago by Sears businessman Julius Rosenwald. The inspiration to build such a master piece came in part from a trip he took the the Deutches Museum in Munich, Germany in 1911.
Rosenwald and other investors decided to use the Palace of Fine Arts in Chicago as the museum's home. This building had been constructed for the 1893 World's Fair and was in need of a valid purpose.
One of Rosenwald's goals was to construct a museum that was as much about touching as seeing. So, many of the exhibits have been interactive from the opening of the Museum of Science and Industry.
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry welcomed its first visitors in 1933 and has enjoyed a loyal following ever since.
The Museum of Science and Industry prides itself on its distinctions from other museums of its type. For example, it is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere as indicated by its eight hundred exhibits. It is also home to the world's only permanent AIDS/HIV exhibit.
There are too many exhibits to list in this article, so we will focus on some of the favorites as well as some newer exhibits.
The Fairy Castle exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry is a perennial favorite, and not just with five year old little girls! The castle was the brain child of actress Colleen Moore and took seven years to complete.
The Fairy Castle is built in miniature and is designed for dolls five inches in height. Such characters as the Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, and Jack and Jill all find nooks and crannies to play in.
There are some amazing elements of this doll house that can be overlooked if visitors don't take the time to really understand and read the display. For example, the dishes on the kitchen table were made by Royal Doulton. Only one other set like it was created and it resides in the Queen of England's doll house!
The Baby Chicks exhibit at the Museum of Science and Technology is another fan favorite. In this live animal exhibit, visitors have the opportunity to watch baby chicks hatch before their very eyes! In addition to being a great biology lesson, the baby chick exhibit allows city folks to get a first-hand look at one of nature's wonders.
A new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Technology focuses on frogs. This is a temporary exhibit that will run through January 7, 2007.
The purpose of the frog exhibit is to watch all manner of frogs interacting in carefully reconstructed natural habitats. Visitors are always amazed at these creatures and the individual personalities that emerge when the visitors take the time to really watch the frogs.
A final exhibit at the Museum of Science and Technology takes a sobering look at the social effects of drugs. A crumpled car from a wreck, statistics on the rise of illegal drug sales by terrorists since 9/11, and a visual example of the massive amount of money made from the sale of illegal drugs will leave visitors more aware of the problems facing our world.
The Museum of Science and Technology is open every day except for Christmas. Hours vary by season, so be sure to check the website or give the museum a call before finalizing plans for your trip.
Admission to the museum is $11.00 for adults, $7.00 for children, and $9.50 for seniors who live out of the Chicago city limits. For those who live within the Chicago city limits, prices are somewhat reduced.
The Museum of Science and Technology in Chicago is an amazing location where families could literally spend days getting lost in the fascination of the exhibits. Be sure to make this worthwhile location part of your trip to Chicago.
The Museum of Science and Technology
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60637-2093
(773) 684-1414
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The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is truly an amazing and well thought out attraction. In fact, over two million people visit the Museum of Science and Industry every year to see their educational and unique exhibits.
The Museum of Science and Industry was founded in Chicago by Sears businessman Julius Rosenwald. The inspiration to build such a master piece came in part from a trip he took the the Deutches Museum in Munich, Germany in 1911.
Rosenwald and other investors decided to use the Palace of Fine Arts in Chicago as the museum's home. This building had been constructed for the 1893 World's Fair and was in need of a valid purpose.
One of Rosenwald's goals was to construct a museum that was as much about touching as seeing. So, many of the exhibits have been interactive from the opening of the Museum of Science and Industry.
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry welcomed its first visitors in 1933 and has enjoyed a loyal following ever since.
The Museum of Science and Industry prides itself on its distinctions from other museums of its type. For example, it is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere as indicated by its eight hundred exhibits. It is also home to the world's only permanent AIDS/HIV exhibit.
There are too many exhibits to list in this article, so we will focus on some of the favorites as well as some newer exhibits.
The Fairy Castle exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry is a perennial favorite, and not just with five year old little girls! The castle was the brain child of actress Colleen Moore and took seven years to complete.
The Fairy Castle is built in miniature and is designed for dolls five inches in height. Such characters as the Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, and Jack and Jill all find nooks and crannies to play in.
There are some amazing elements of this doll house that can be overlooked if visitors don't take the time to really understand and read the display. For example, the dishes on the kitchen table were made by Royal Doulton. Only one other set like it was created and it resides in the Queen of England's doll house!
The Baby Chicks exhibit at the Museum of Science and Technology is another fan favorite. In this live animal exhibit, visitors have the opportunity to watch baby chicks hatch before their very eyes! In addition to being a great biology lesson, the baby chick exhibit allows city folks to get a first-hand look at one of nature's wonders.
A new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Technology focuses on frogs. This is a temporary exhibit that will run through January 7, 2007.
The purpose of the frog exhibit is to watch all manner of frogs interacting in carefully reconstructed natural habitats. Visitors are always amazed at these creatures and the individual personalities that emerge when the visitors take the time to really watch the frogs.
A final exhibit at the Museum of Science and Technology takes a sobering look at the social effects of drugs. A crumpled car from a wreck, statistics on the rise of illegal drug sales by terrorists since 9/11, and a visual example of the massive amount of money made from the sale of illegal drugs will leave visitors more aware of the problems facing our world.
The Museum of Science and Technology is open every day except for Christmas. Hours vary by season, so be sure to check the website or give the museum a call before finalizing plans for your trip.
Admission to the museum is $11.00 for adults, $7.00 for children, and $9.50 for seniors who live out of the Chicago city limits. For those who live within the Chicago city limits, prices are somewhat reduced.
The Museum of Science and Technology in Chicago is an amazing location where families could literally spend days getting lost in the fascination of the exhibits. Be sure to make this worthwhile location part of your trip to Chicago.
The Museum of Science and Technology
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60637-2093
(773) 684-1414
Print This Page
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