Museum of Science and Industry

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October 8-12: Five days that are all about YOU!

YOU! The Experience is one of the first and largest exhibitions to showcase the connection between the human mind, body and spirit in the 21st century. Opening weekend is your chance to be among the first to experience the fun and fascinating ways to explore what it is to be … YOU!

Join us for special events and activities to celebrate the opening of our newest permanent exhibit. Cooking demos to circus performers, dance moves to diagnosing mannequins: come learn and explore your health and well-being in this big weekend. YOU! The Experience and these opening weekend events are free with general admission to the Museum. (See below for even better news.)

FREE Museum General Admission on weekdays Oct. 8-30

To celebrate our newest permanent exhibit, Museum general admission is FREE on weekdays from October 8-30. It's our way of saying, we hope to see you at YOU!

Events

Thursday, Oct. 8  |  Friday, Oct. 9  |  Saturday, Oct. 10  |  Sunday, Oct. 11 |  Monday, Oct. 12

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Thursday, October 8, 2009 -- Museum Free Day

Exhibit Unveiling and Opening (Main Level, Rotunda)

10 a.m. – Join the Museum and Chicago’s First Lady, Maggie Daley, in this opening celebration!

Northwestern Hospital Wellness Series (Balcony Level, Education Classrooms)

Hear from doctors and wellness professionals on a variety of topical health issues.
10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – “Living Your Best Life Every Day.”
11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. – “Alternative Strategies for Chronic Pain Management."
1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – ”Quit Smoking Today.”

Midnight Circus (Main Level, Rotunda)

Watch acrobats and aerialists demonstrate the amazing form and function of the human body.
11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt (Main Level, start at Information Booth)

Stretch your legs and imagination in this health-themed challenge.

Laboratory Experiences

MSI Hospital (YOU! Lab, Balcony Level 3)
iStan®, our Human Patient Simulator, needs your help. Be his doctor in this one-of-a-kind experience. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited.
10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

ER/OR Lab (YOU! Lab, Balcony Level 3)
Meet iStan, our Human Patient Simulator; try suturing with real surgical tools; and explore virtual surgery. This lab experience is normally limited to school groups; take advantage of this special event for the general public. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited.
11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Dissect an Eye at MSI (Education Lab, Balcony Level 3)
Dissect your own cow eye in this insightful experience. Ages 10 or older; chaperoned groups must be 14 or older. Space is limited.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Other regularly scheduled Live Science shows:
Poop Happens, Taste Testing Gone Sour and See Your Own DNA.

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Friday, October 9 -- Museum Free Day

Northwestern Hospital Wellness Series (Balcony Level, Education Classrooms)

Hear from doctors and wellness professionals on a variety of topical health issues.
10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – “Utilizing Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.”
11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. – “Refresh Your Fridge: Choosing Foods for Optimal Health.”

Midnight Circus (Main Level, Rotunda)

Watch acrobats and aerialists demonstrate the amazing form and function of the human body.
11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt (Main Level, start at Information Booth)

Stretch your legs and imagination in this health-themed challenge.

Laboratory Experiences

MSI Hospital (YOU! Lab, Balcony Level 3)
iStan®, our Human Patient Simulator, needs your help. Be his doctor in this one-of-a-kind experience. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited.
10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

ER/OR Lab (YOU! Lab, Balcony Level 3)
Meet iStan, our Human Patient Simulator; try suturing with real surgical tools; and explore virtual surgery. This lab experience is normally limited to school groups; take advantage of this special event for the general public. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited.
11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Dissect an Eye at MSI (Education Lab, Balcony Level 3)
Dissect your own cow eye in this insightful experience. Ages 10 or older; chaperoned groups must be 14 or older. Space is limited.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Other regularly scheduled Live Science shows:
Poop Happens, Taste Testing Gone Sour and See Your Own DNA.

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Saturday, October 10

Anatomy Academy (Balcony Level Classroom)

Drop by any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Learn about human anatomy by touching real organs sealed in airtight plastic. Ask questions to medical students.

Cooking Demonstrations (Main Level)

Our MC for these cooking demonstrations will be chef Denise Norton. Denise graduated with highest honors from The Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago. She now owns Flāv'our Cooking School in Forest Park where she instructs, hosts private events and retails gourmet products.

10:30 a.m. – Michelle Garcia, Bleeding Heart Bakery
11:30 a.m. – Mike Cisternino, Tavern at the Park
12:30 p.m. – Joshua Linton, ajasteak
  1:30 p.m. – Ina Pinkney, INA’S
  2:30 p.m. – Lisa Williams, Lisa Cooks Allergen Free

Midnight Circus (Main Level, Rotunda)

Watch acrobats and aerialists demonstrate the amazing form and function of the human body.
11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt (Main Level, start at Information Booth)

Stretch your legs and imagination in this health-themed challenge.

Laboratory Experiences

MSI Hospital (YOU! Lab, Balcony Level 3)
iStan®, our Human Patient Simulator, needs your help. Be his doctor in this one-of-a-kind experience. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited.
10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

ER/OR Lab (YOU! Lab, Balcony Level 3)
Meet iStan, our Human Patient Simulator; try suturing with real surgical tools; and explore virtual surgery. This lab experience is normally limited to school groups; take advantage of this special event for the general public. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited.
11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Dissect an Eye at MSI (Education Lab, Balcony Level 3)
Dissect your own cow eye in this insightful experience. Ages 10 or older; chaperoned groups must be 14 or older. Space is limited.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Other regularly scheduled Live Science shows:
Poop Happens, Taste Testing Gone Sour and See Your Own DNA.

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Sunday, October 11

Northwestern Hospital Wellness Series (Balcony Level, YOU! The Experience Get in the Action space)

Discover the physical benefits of mind/body fitness in “Why Movement Matters.”
Drop by any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Midnight Circus (Main Level, Rotunda)

Watch acrobats and aerialists demonstrate the amazing form and function of the human body.
11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt (Main Level, start at Information Booth)

Stretch your legs and imagination in this health-themed challenge.

Laboratory Experiences

MSI Hospital (YOU! Lab, Balcony Level 3)
iStan®, our Human Patient Simulator, needs your help. Be his doctor in this one-of-a-kind experience. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited.
10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

ER/OR Lab (YOU! Lab, Balcony Level 3)
Meet iStan, our Human Patient Simulator; try suturing with real surgical tools; and explore virtual surgery. This lab experience is normally limited to school groups; take advantage of this special event for the general public. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited.
11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Dissect an Eye at MSI (Education Lab, Balcony Level 3)
Dissect your own cow eye in this insightful experience. Ages 10 or older; chaperoned groups must be 14 or older. Space is limited.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Other regularly scheduled Live Science shows:
Poop Happens, Taste Testing Gone Sour and See Your Own DNA.

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Monday, October 12 -- Museum Free Day

Discover Dance!© with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (Balcony Level, YOU! The Experience Get in the Action space)

Jump. Spin. Slide. Dance! Get ready to explore the body’s potential for movement with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
Drop by any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Northwestern Hospital Wellness Series (Balcony Level, Education Classrooms)

10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – “Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.”
Drop by any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - “Massage Therapy and Energy Healing.” Get a mini massage and learn about its benefits.
1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – “Exploring Naturopathic Medicine.”

Midnight Circus (Main Level, Rotunda)

Watch acrobats and aerialists demonstrate the amazing form and function of the human body.
11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt (Main Level, start at Information Booth)

Stretch your legs and imagination in this health-themed challenge.

Laboratory Experiences

MSI Hospital (YOU! Lab, Balcony Level 3)
iStan®, our Human Patient Simulator, needs your help. Be his doctor in this one-of-a-kind experience. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited.
10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

ER/OR Lab (YOU! Lab, Balcony Level 3)
Meet iStan, our Human Patient Simulator; try suturing with real surgical tools; and explore virtual surgery. This lab experience is normally limited to school groups; take advantage of this special event for the general public. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited.
11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Dissect an Eye at MSI (Education Lab, Balcony Level 3)
Dissect your own cow eye in this insightful experience. Ages 10 or older; chaperoned groups must be 14 or older. Space is limited.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Other regularly scheduled Live Science shows:
Poop Happens, Taste Testing Gone Sour and See Your Own DNA.