Museum of Science and Industry


Fly a Hot-Air Balloon

Step 1 of 10: Materials

Here's the Materials You'll Need:

30 sheets of tissue paper (22" by 28" each)
File folders or poster board
Hot air gun (note: hair dryers don't usually get hot enough)
Pipe cleaners
String
Glue stick
Tape
Scissors
Ruler
Pen or pencil
Template (click here to download)


Museum Hours
  • extended hours through April 11:
    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
More Information

Museum Location
Museum of Science+Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
1 (773) 684-1414
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