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)
- Fact Sheet (PDF)
- History (PDF)
- Center for the Advancement of Science Education (PDF)
- Favorites for All Ages (PDF)
- Fun Facts (PDF)
- What's Happening Winter/Spring 2013 (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.
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.
"Science Storms" Exhibit Wins Multiple Awards
- Includes award from American Association of Museums
- "Science Storms," which premiered as a permanent exhibit in March 2010, has been awarded 16 national and international accolades.
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.
Science Rediscovered
- Science Rediscovered
- Completed in February 2011, the Science Rediscovered campaign created innovative educational programming, spectacular new exhibits and guest experiences.
Upcoming Exhibit and Event Press Kits
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- Animal Inside Out -- A BODY WORLDS Production
- From anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens—creator of the well-known BODY WORLDS exhibitions—explore the intricate biology and physiology of some of the world’s most spectacular creatures.
- Opens March 14, 2013 (through Sept. 2, 2013)
Current Exhibit and Event Press Kits
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- The Art of the Bicycle
- Taken directly from the Museum’s collection, see some of MSI’s most fascinating, rarely exhibited historic bicycles—juxtaposed with the coolest, fastest and most high-tech bikes currently on the market.
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- NEW! Chew or Die App and Code Fred: Survival Mode Online Game
- Explore a healthy 2013—MSI-style! From taking the “Spinach Samurai” challenge, to helping a lost soul escape the clutches of a wolf with the power of his own body, the Museum has new digital content that offers fun ways to learn about nutrition and physiology.
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- Would You Eat That? Online Game
- MSI's new online game, "Would You Eat That?," challenges kids and adults alike to identify the ingredients in some of their favorite foods.
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- Virtual Heart App for iPad!
- In the spirit of American Heart Month, get a heart pumping in a whole new way with MSI's Virtual Heart app.
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- Space Junk
- Travel into outer space and discover an expanding ring of man-made debris threatening the safety of our planet.
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- Air Racers
- Air Racers takes audiences on an adventure of a lifetime in this visually stunning film shot just for the big screen. Dive into northern Nevada’s "Valley of Speed" to experience, from inside the cockpit, the intensity and high-speed thrills of air racing.
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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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- 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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- The U-505 Submarine
- Experience the real U-505—the only German submarine in the United States.
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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 Great Train Story
- Witness 30-plus trains run on 1,400 feet of winding track from Seattle to Chicago.
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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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- Science Spins
- Supporters of the Museum took to the lakefront on their bikes—all in the name of science. They were riding as part of a fun, family bike event hosted by the Museum.
- Museum Hours
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Animal Inside Out
A stunning look inside the animal kingdom from the creators of BODY WORLDS.
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Space Junk
A visually stunning exploration of our planet's perilous ring of orbiting debris.
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Air Racers
Ride along as elite pilots fight for position, wingtip-to-wingtip, in the fastest motor sport.
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- Coming Soon
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Inventive Genius Lecture: Empires of Light
Jill Jonnes discusses the electric clashes between Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse.
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The Wooded Isle and Gardens of the World's Fair
Cathy Maloney discusses the gardens of the World's Fairs and tours the Wooded Isle.
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The Wooded Isle and Gardens of the World's Fair
Cathy Maloney returns to discuss World's Fair gardens and tour the Wooded Isle.
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about the museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.