Museum of Science and Industry


Explore the White City: World’s Fair Simulation

December 05, 2008 - December 07, 2008



Event Essentials


  • Ages:
  • This event is suitable for Adults, Grades 9-12.
  • Date:
  • December 05, 2008
  • Time:
  • 02:00 PM
  • Tickets:
  • This event requires a ticket for entry.
  • Cost:
  • Members: $27
    Non-Members: $40 (includes general admission)

Three dates only!

Friday, December 5 at 2 p.m.

Saturday, December 6 at 2 p.m.

Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m.


This fascinating visual simulation tour of the 1893 World’s Fair is back by popular demand and enhanced with new visuals and content! To cap off our 75th anniversary year, Dr. Lisa Snyder, associate director of outreach and operations for UCLA's Experiential Technologies Center, and the UCLA Urban Simulation team, will be presenting a recreation of Chicago’s famous White City using real-time video simulation technology. Tim Samuelson, Cultural Historian for the City of Chicago, will also present.

Reservations can be made by calling (773) 684-1414.


Museum Hours
  • Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Open every day except Christmas Day
More Information

Museum Location
Museum of Science+Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
1 (773) 684-1414
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