Annual Columbian Ball
In 1933, the Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in what was once the Palace of Fine Arts from the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. The Columbian Ball was named after this world-renowned Exposition and annually plays a crucial role in funding the Museum's exciting and inspirational exhibitions and educational programs.
Proceeds from the Columbian Ball go towards the Museum's Annual Fund, which in turn supports every aspect of the Museum experience. Examples include transformational interactive exhibits and science education and outreach. The Museum is a world leader in providing informal educational programming that reaches an average of 250,000 school children every year and more than 1.5 million guests last year alone. With your generous support, the Museum can remain accessible to all these children and continue to inspire and motivate them to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, medicine and engineering.
The 2010 Columbian Ball
The 30th Annual Columbian Ball will be celebrated on Saturday, October 2, 2010.
For more information, please contact Denise Hicks at denise.hicks(at)msichicago.org.
The 2009 Columbian Ball
The 29th Annual Columbian Ball – A Celebration of YOU! Mind, Body and Spirit - was held on October 23, 2009, and featured the Jesse White Tumblers and live auctioneer Bill Kurtis.
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The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.