Welcome, members of the media!
As the Museum of Science and Industry's public relations team, we look forward to working with you on your Museum story. Below you will find various press documents and images, grouped by exhibit, which are available for download for media use.
If you have any further questions about the Museum, would like to arrange an interview with a Museum spokesperson or are having any issues with this page, please contact the public relations office at (773) 947-6003. Our public relations staff is in the office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please note that same-day interview requests may not be possible.
General Press Releases
- General Release (PDF)
- History (PDF)
- Center for the Advancement of Science Education (PDF)
- Favorites for All Ages (PDF)
- Fun Facts (PDF)
- What's Happening: Spring/Summer 2010 (PDF)
Press Inquiries
For all media inquiries, please contact:
Beth Boston - (773) 947-6003 or beth.boston(at)msichicago.org
Lisa Miner - (773) 947-6005 or lisa.miner(at)msichicago.org
Marilyn Stein - (773) 947-3133 or marilyn.stein(at)msichicago.org
General Museum Photos
- Promotional Museum Imagery
- Here are some great shots of the Museum and its 14 acres of interactive exhibits.
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Filming at the Museum
- Filming at the Museum
- The Museum receives frequent requests from individuals or production companies interested in commercial filming or conducting photos shoots at the Museum.
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MSI / IIT Quality Science Teaching Partnership
- New Partnership Addresses Critical Teaching Need
- An innovative new joint program from MSI and IIT aims to improve student science achievement by better preparing their teachers.
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Center for the Advancement of Science Education
- Center for the Advancement of Science Education
- We're improving science education with our multifaceted approach that targets teachers, students, families and community organizations.
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Science Rediscovered
- Science Rediscovered
- The Science Rediscovered campaign is creating innovative educational programming and spectacular new exhibit and guest experiences.
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Current Exhibit and Event Press Kits
experiment
- Month at the Museum
- We're looking for a roommate! MSI will pick one curious, adventuresome individual to live 24/7 for 30 days inside the Museum's walls--taking home $10,000 and gaining a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It's the ultimate, interactive exhibit!
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- Science Storms
- A new permanent exhibit exploring the extraordinary science behind some of nature’s most powerful and compelling phenomena.
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- Smart Home: Green + Wired
- The "greenest home in Chicago" re-opens in March with new eco-friendly technology and design from "Midwest Living" magazine.
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- YOU! The Experience
- A new permanent exhibit celebrating the whole "you": mind, body and spirit.
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- Fast Forward ... Inventing the Future
- In this interactive gallery, meet innovators from around the world who are making the seemingly impossible a reality.
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- Earth Revealed
- Get an up-close and near "real-time" view of our planet Earth in the new Museum of Science and Industry permanent exhibit Earth Revealed.
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- The U-505 Submarine
- Experience the real U-505—the only German submarine in the United States.
Omnimax
- Ultimate Wave Tahiti [Omnimax Film]
- Surf's up, Chicago! Discover and learn the forces of nature that create tremendous ocean waves.
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- Hubble [Omnimax Film]
- Discover the secrets of the universe through the eyes of the world's most powerful telescope.
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- Legends of Flight [Omnimax Film]
- Witness take-off and landing inside aircraft from the past—and be the first to experience a new era of commercial flight, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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- ToyMaker 3000
- Explore the world of automated manufacturing as 12 robots assemble toy tops before your eyes!
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- The Great Train Story
- Witness 30-plus trains run on 1,400 feet of winding track from Seattle to Chicago.
learning lab
- Live from the Heart
- Join us as we take you live to the operating room at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
- Museum Hours
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- extended hours through September 6:
- Daily: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
Chicago's greenest home re-opens with a fresh look and new technology.
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Hubble
Take an unprecedented voyage through distant galaxies with the first space-based observatory.
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Legends of Flight
Soar along with pilots in search of the "ultimate flying experience."
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- Coming Soon
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Jim Henson's Fantastic World Member Preview
A private viewing night for members to experience this new exhibit.
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TEDxWindyCity
MSI hosts the latest local TED event: "The Best Ideas Since Sliced Bread."
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Jim Henson's Fantastic World [COMING SOON]
A rare peek into the imagination of this brilliant artist, puppeteer and filmmaker.
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Support Us
- Become a Member
It's fun, easy, and a great value to earn your "Degree" in science! It's an adventure you don't want to miss.
- Donate
Support from individuals, corporations and foundations help us fulfill our goal of inspiring all who visit.
- Volunteer
Be part of our history of fun by volunteering at the Museum of Science and Industry.
about the museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.