museum of science and industry chicago

• Discover Leonardo Da Vinci at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago; 'Leonardo Da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius' Opens April 14

CHICAGO, Jan. 31 /U.S. Newswire/ -- On April 14, the Museum of Science and Industry will open "Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius" -- a spectacular exhibit that reveals the true depth of this famed Renaissance man, his innovative spirit and how his genius lives on today. Long associated with paintings such as the Mona Lisa, Leonardo's talents extended far beyond his paintbrush into the fields of science and engineering, and he was a prolific inventor. During his lifetime, Leonardo produced thousands upon thousands of individual sketches, inventions and designs exploring topics from human flight, to warfare, to the natural world. Working with a host of Leonardo scholars, the Museum has developed a unique exhibit that makes its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry. "...

• U.S. Newswire
• January 31, 2006

• Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry Presents 2010 Black Creativity Program

The Black Creativity program runs through February 28, 2010 and is included with Museum general admission. General admission will be free on weekdays from Jan. 4-29, 2010 as well as Feb. 8 and Feb. 14, 2010, Black Creativity 2010 is sponsored by Allstate, Illinois Tool Works and Pepsi, with media partners WMAQ (NBC5), The Chicago Defender, Clear Channel and WVON (1690 AM), WKKC (89.3 FM) and WSSD (88.1 FM). This interactive Black Creativity exhibit explores simple ways to live a healthier lifestyle from an AfricanAmerican perspective. From hip-hop moves for exercise, to fresh and healthy meal choices, the exhibit will provide information on how to protect and nourish the body add will call attention to the health challenges faced by many African Americans, including asthma, diabetes, hi...

• Sentinel; Los Angeles, Calif.
• January 30, 2010

• Dayton Native Wants to Spend 30 Days at Museum

You could help a Dayton native with his quest to spend 30 straight days "trapped" in a museum. Dave Mosher is among six finalists in the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago's Month at the Museum 2 Contest.

• Dayton Daily News
• October 13, 2011

• Natural Phenomena to Take Guests by Storm at Msi

Learn about the amazing science behind nature in Science Storms at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago CHICAGO, March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Be blown away by a 40-foot tornado swirling before you. See bolts of lightning crack over your head. Trigger an avalanche. Unleash a tsunami wave.

• U.S. Newswire
• March 16, 2010

• Museum of Science and Industry Along with the Chicago Blues Museum Honors Blues Stars

Special guests of the evening were the families of blues legends Jimmy Reed and Red Saunders, as well as photographer, Rebury Flerlage whose work is featured in the exhibit. The Family was an important theme of the evening. Linked together with the event were many relatives and friends resembling a reunion. One of the highlights included Jimmy Reed's daughter, Rose Reed, who honored her father and entertained the guests by singing one of her father's hits, Bright Lights and Big City.

• Chicago Defender
• July 29, 2009

• All American Homes Delivers and Sets Smart Home at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.

DECATUR, Ind. -- All American Homes, LLC today continued its commitment to environmentally friendly systems-built housing with the delivery and assemb...

• Business Wire
• March 05, 2008

• Friday for the Arts! In Petersburg

PETERSBURG - Friday for the Arts! begins at 6 p.m. Friday in the city. At the Petersburg Public Library, 137 S. Sycamore St., Eugene R. Vango is the featured artist for April. The public is invited to the opening reception from 6-8:30 p.m. in the lower level meeting room and gallery. Vango has won numerous first place and Best in Show awards and is often called upon to jury local and national shows. He recently participated in a juried art exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, where he was awarded Best of Painting for his Abstract #1, which will be on display at the Library. The exhibit is open for viewing during normal library hours and will be on display through the end of the month.

• Progress - Index, The; Petersburg, Va.
• April 07, 2011

• Coachmen Industries to Build Smart Home for Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.

ELKHART, Ind. -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. (NYSE: COA) today announced its continued commitment to environmentally friendly systems-built housing thro...

• Business Wire
• January 15, 2008

• Chicago Sites Add Ticket Packaging

Twenty-six of Chicago's top attractions have joined together to make it easier to buy tickets. The Field Museum, John Hancock Observatory, the Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, SkyDeck Chicago and 21 other top tourist draws have set up a customizable ticketing platform.

• The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL
• January 11, 2011

• Hunt Design Crafts 'Wayfinding' Plan for Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry

PASADENA - On June 4, 1944, a German submarine known as U-505 was prowling the waters off West Africa in search of American and allied ships when depth charges from the USS Chatelain blasted the craft out of hiding. That ended a violent run for the sub, which had terrorized the Atlantic as part of a massive U-boat campaign that nearly altered the outcome of World War II.

• San Gabriel Valley Tribune
• January 08, 2009