Member Events
Sign up today for one—or all—of our upcoming member events. If you have any questions about the schedule, please call the Members’ Lounge at (773) 947-3742.
2009 Member Events
January
Lecture
- Political Polling - Art and Science Revealed
- Two experts pull back the curtain on the world of political polling.
February
Event
- Member Omnimax Film Festival 2009
- Catch five Omnimax films in one big night.
March
Lecture
- David Grann: The Lost City of Z
- A missing explorer, a mysterious ancient civilization ... and just a bit of cannibalism.
April
Event
- Annual Member Camp-In
- The entire Museum will be open for you to explore during the annual member camp-in.
Event
- Harry Potter: The Exhibition Member Preview
- Members are invited to attend private viewing hours for this world-premiere exhibit.
June
Event
- Live... from the Heart (SOLD OUT)
- Watch a live open-heart surgery! (This event has sold out.)
July
Event
- Member Open House
- The Membership party of the year, with VIP access, fun activities and our new special exhibit!
September
Event
- Member Day Trip: Science of Wine
- Science meets wine-making in this day trip to the Tabor Hill Winery in Buchanan, MI.
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- YOU! The Experience Member Preview
- An early-access event for members to visit the Museum's newest permanent exhibition.
November
Lecture
- Blue Zones: Secrets of a Long Life
- "National Geographic" writer Dan Buettner reveals longevity secrets from around the globe.
Event
- Breakfast with the President: Doctorate Members' Event
- Doctorate-level members are invited to join us for this special event.
2010 Member Events
February
Event
- Member Omnimax Film Festival
- Five big-screen films, one big night.
June
Event
- Discoveries ... Member Travel: France
- Members can explore culture, science and advanced technology in Paris and Toulouse.
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
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Wired to Win
Go inside the science of surviving cycling's most grueling race.
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
The "greenest home in Chicago" is back with more new eco-friendly technology for 2009.
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Wild Ocean (limited run)
Swim with the sharks and other big game fish along the Wild Coast of South Africa.
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- Coming Soon
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White House: A Look Inside
Explore a meticulously detailed, large-scale replica of America's most famous landmark.
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Explore the White City: World's Fair Simulation
Dr. Lisa Snyder presents a fascinating virtual simulation of the 1893 World's Fair.
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Discoveries ... Member Travel: France
Members can explore culture, science and advanced technology in Paris and Toulouse.
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about the museum
Opened in 1933, the oldest science Museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere attracts approximately 2 million visitors per year.