Exhibits
The interactive exhibits of Black Creativity bring the program's mission to life, with hands-on experiences and information that encourage children and their families to explore and discover the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Past years' exhibits have highlighted African-American participation in a wide range of fields, from architecture to filmmaking to medicine.
Recent Black Creativity Exhibits
- Powerful: African Americans in Energy
- The Black Creativity exhibit for 2012 offered a mini-golf tour of our energy landscape and career options.
- Black Creativity 2011: 40 Years of Black Creativity
- A retrospective exhibit celebrating four decades of the Museum's Black Creativity program.
- Black Creativity 2010: Taking Charge of YOU!
- This Black Creativity exhibit explores healthier living from an African-American perspective.
- Black Creativity 2009: Green Revolution
- Learn about green technology and the African Americans supporting the green movement.
Juried Art Exhibition
The longest-running exhibition of African-American art, held annually at MSI since 1970.
The Black Creativity Gala
Black Creativity's annual Gala was held on January 26, 2013. Learn more about this special evening in support of the Black Creativity program.
About the Museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.