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.
2008 Member Events
April
Lecture
- Mysteries of the Dark Universe
- Explore the secrets of dark matter and dark energy with Professor Rocky Kolb.
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- Annual Member Camp-In
- The entire Museum will be open for you to explore during the annual member camp-in.
May
- Chicago Bridge Tour - SOLD OUT
- See how Chicago bridges have evolved over the last century in function and design.
Lecture
- The Plan of Chicago
- Professor Carl Smith presents a lecture on the Burnham Plan and architect Daniel Burnham.
June
Lecture
- Master Glass Artist Lino Tagliapietra
- An intimate session with renowned designer glass Lino Tagliapietra.
Event
- Member Open House
- Come join us for a special 75th Anniversary Member Open House!
July
Lecture
- Bill Nye... The Science Guy
- A fascinating lecture and question-and-answer session with Bill Nye... the Science Guy.
Event
- Live... from the Heart (SOLD OUT)
- Watch a live open-heart surgery!
September
Event
- Future Exhibits Unveiled
- Be the first to get a glimpse of the Museum’s upcoming “big three” permanent exhibits.
Lecture
- DNA Testing for African Ancestry: Science and Cynicism
- Dr. Kittles offers insight on how genetics can be used to infer African Ancestry.
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
Learn how to make green living and eco-friendly technology part of your life.
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The Glass Experience
The science, technology, brilliance and beauty behind glass is revealed in this stunning exhibition.
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Dinosaurs Alive!
Journey with some of the world's preeminent paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history.
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- Coming Soon
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Smart Event
Tour the Smart Home and enjoy sustainable wine, hors d'oeuvres, and live entertainment.
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Future Exhibits Unveiled
Be the first to get a glimpse of the Museum’s upcoming “big three” permanent exhibits.
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DNA Testing for African Ancestry: Science and Cynicism
Dr. Kittles offers insight on how genetics can be used to infer African Ancestry.
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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.