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Black Creativity

Family Events

Join us for family-friendly events celebrating creativity and innovation.

Highlights

Black Creativity Family Day

January 21

Families can participate in a community art experience, design a prototype in Innovation Studio and explore art in Juried Art Exhibition.

Black Creativity Career Showcase

February 23

Kids and families can talk with African-American artists, scientists and engineers about innovative work happening in the city.

Contact us

For more information about Black Creativity programs, email Margy LaFreniere or call (773) 753-1766.

Black Creativity Mission

To inspire African-American children to pursue educational opportunities and careers in the fields of science, technology, medicine and engineering, through programs and events that encourage children and their parents to utilize the Museum of Science and Industry as a resource for exploring and discovering their inventive and creative genius.

Honoring Black Creativity

The Black Creativity plaque, crafted in bronze by famed sculptor Preston Jackson, honors the achievements of African Americans in the arts and sciences. On permanent display at MSI.

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

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