Museum of Science and Industry: Quick Facts

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Chicago families kick off holiday season with MSI tree-lighting festival • Nov. 7, 2026, 5:24 PM ET (Chicago Sun-Times)

"Cars That Moved America" automotive exhibition coming to Griffin Museum of Science and Industry • Nov. 4, 2026, 4:33 PM ET (CBS)

Griffin MSI defends its criticized Welcome Hall design • Oct. 22, 2026, 6:30 AM ET (Chicago Sun-Times)

Facts

Date	1933 - present
Related People	Julius Rosenwald • Carla Hayden

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