Museum of Science and Industry prepares for Pompeii exhibit
Pompeii was destroyed by nature more than 1,900 years ago. But as the museum notes, it was preserved in a volcanic time capsule after being destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
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Pompeii was destroyed by nature more than 1,900 years ago. But as the museum notes, it was preserved in a volcanic time capsule after being destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
SpaceX successfully launched one of its Dragon cargo ships to the International Space Station in 2019. Now, that same spacecraft is finding a permanent home in Chicago at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Christmas around the world features more than 50 trees, representing different countries and cultures.
The Museum of Science and Industry lit 50 trees on Wednesday for its 80th Christmas Around the World.
The Museum of Science and Industry is celebrating its 80th annual "Christmas Around the World" tree lighting on Wednesday. The tradition started in 1942 with one tree, and now features more than 50 trees representing a variety of holiday customs from across the globe.
South Side's own Chance the Rapper announced Wednesday that a big party is coming to one of the city's favorite cultural destinations.
A popular Chicago rapper and Grammy winner is giving back by using arts and education to empower kids.
Christmas Around the World features more than 50 trees, representing different countries and cultures.
Attendees will be able to meet some of the adoptable dogs from PAWS.
Several items from the circus featured at the museum are going up for auction.
The exhibit closed this month after nearly 50 years.
Tickets are an extra $14 for adults and $11 for kids.
It's time for Christmas Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Northbound traffic on Lake Shore Drive near the Museum of Science and Industry and north through Hyde Park was closed late Thursday, after a car accident in which two police officer sand a third person were hurt.
On Friday, museums and all other businesses statewide will see capacity limits lifted entirely as the state fully reopens for the first time since restrictions first went into place in March 2020.
Starting next week, the museum will now be open Tuesdays through Sundays. It will remain closed on Mondays.
The "Take Flight" exhibit is ready for a new generation of passengers.
The Museum of Science and Industry has reopened to a superhero's fanfare – quite literally – but the opening weeks for the "Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes" exhibit have sold out.
Chicagoans can learn what it's like to be a superhero at the Museum of Science and Industry.
After closing again when the coronavirus pandemic worsened back in November, the Museum of Science and Industry announced Thursday that it will be reopening to the public next month.
In accordance new statewide restrictions issued Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic, all of Chicago's major museums have announced that they have closed or soon will.
Visiting Christmas around the world at the Museum of Scene and Industry is a tradition for many Chicago families.
The Museum of Science and Industry announced Wednesday that Chevy Humphrey will be taking over as its president and chief executive officer.
A man and woman were hospitalized Sunday night when they lost control of their sport-utility vehicle and hit a tree on Lake Shore Drive near the Museum of Science and Industry.
It was a long wait, but the magnificent Museum of Science and Industry reopened Saturday after four months.
