The White City...Then and Now
Go back in time to visit the Museum during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
Event Essentials
- Ages:
- This event is suitable for Grades 4-8, Grades 9-12, Adults.
- Duration:
- 90 minutes
- Date:
- January 14, 2012, February 19, 2012, March 31, 2012, April 22, 2012, June 16, 2012, July 15, 2012, August 11, 2012, September 16, 2012, October 20, 2012, November 18, 2012, December 8, 2012
- Tickets:
- This event requires a ticket for entry.
- Cost:
- $40.00 per person.
$35.00 for Members. (General Admission to the Museum is included.)
Schedule
Select Saturdays and Sundays (see schedule at left)
This fascinating virtual simulation tour of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition takes you back in time to the Museum’s origins as the Palace of Fine Arts. A Museum host presents the computer reconstruction of the White City, created by Dr. Lisa Snyder of UCLA’s Urban Simulation Team. With highly detailed views and showing a variety of altitudes and angles, the simulation is narrated with facts and anecdotes about the Exposition. A 25-minute architectural walking tour follows the presentation. The outdoor portion of the tour is not accessible.
The White City...Then and Now Tour Dates
Tour dates for 2012 are as follows (all tours 1 p.m.):
Sunday, February 19 | Saturday, August 11 |
Tickets
Tickets for this tour may be purchased online or by calling (773) 947-3179.
Bringing a Group?
Group discounts, additional dates and private VIP tours are available.
For more information, contact Group Sales at (773) 947-3179 or groupsales(at)msichicago.org.
- Another Way to Tour the White City
- In addition to this tour, the Museum hosts an auditorium event featuring Dr. Lisa Snyder and Chicago city historian Tim Samuelson.
Tours are subject to change, and may be canceled up to 48 hours in advance due to special events or limited attendance.
- Museum Hours
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- Daily: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
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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.