This is a past event.
Celebrate the end of a great school year and the start of summer 2024!
Bring your picnic blanket and sunscreen, play some lawn games, and enjoy hands-on activities from some of our community partners at this event on the Museum's north lawn. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, while supplies last.
It's also a great time to check out the Museum's summer offerings (tickets required) so pack up your summer gear and make a day of it!
This outdoor event is free and open to the public. Museum Entry requires a ticket purchase. Ticketed Museum guests on this date can exit to access the picnic and re-enter to continue exploring.
Participating partners include:
Chicago Public Schools Department of STEM • Chicago Public Library • YMCA of Metro Chicago • Hyde Park Suzuki Institute • The Chicago Council on Science and Technology • Griffin MSI Master Gardeners volunteers
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