Featured Activities
How To
- Analyze Candy Using Chromatography
- Use this forensic science technique to analyze different types of candy.
- 2nd - 8th Grade
How To
- Create Gas
- Mix a solid and a liquid to produce ... well, see for yourself!
- 3rd - 6th Grade
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- Design a Submarine
- Design a mini submarine that moves in the water like a real submarine.
- 3rd - 7th Grade
How To
- See the Colors in Leaves
- Use chromatography to separate the pigments in leaves and see what they're made of.
- 4th - 8th Grade
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- Sound Like a Turkey
- Try this simple activity to make a sound like a turkey.
- K - 4th Grade
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
Learn how to make green living and eco-friendly technology part of your life.
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The Glass Experience
The science, technology, brilliance and beauty behind glass is revealed in this stunning exhibition.
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Exploring the Collection: Photographs by Terry Evans
Terry Evans explores some of Chicago’s hidden treasures—found in the Museum's collection.
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Master Glass Artist Lino Tagliapietra
An intimate session with renowned designer glass Lino Tagliapietra.
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Bill Nye... The Science Guy
A fascinating lecture and question-and-answer session with Bill Nye... the Science Guy.
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The Plan of Chicago
Professor Carl Smith presents a lecture on the Burnham Plan and architect Daniel Burnham.
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New Online Activities
- Online Activity
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Build a Lever
See how simple machines like a lever can help us do work.