Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Summer/Fall 2008 - (Page 66) see & do McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum Climb the fivestory historic tower on the Michigan Ave. bridge and learn how the Chicago River changed with the city it inspired. You can also view the massive gears that allow the bridge to open. Seasonal May–Oct. 376 N. Michigan Ave., 312-977-0227, www.bridgehousemuseum.org inspires generations to understand, value and protect freedom through interactive experiences. Wed.–Mon. 10am–6pm. Closed Tues. 445 N. Michigan Ave, 312-222-4860, www.freedommuseum.us (Events) • 5/28/08–8/27/08: Wednesday extended hours until 8pm • 11/9/07–11/9/08: Vote4Me. Inside a Presidential Election • 11/9/07–11/9/08: Free Admission to the Museum. Museum of Contemporary Art Just McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum Dedicated to America’s freedoms and focusing on First Amendment rights, the McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum cont. ™ steps from Michigan Ave. and the historic Water Tower, the MCA highlights today’s most innovative and exciting artists. Take a free, guided tour, stroll through our grand, barrel-vaulted galleries overlooking Lake Michigan and enjoy lunch at our Wolfgang Puck café and shop in the fun-filled MCA Store. Tues. 10am–8pm; Wed.–Sun. 10am–5pm. Adults $10, students and seniors $6; members and children 12 and under free. Tues. free all day. 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-280-2660, www.mcachicago.org (Events) • 5/31–9/21: Jeff Koons • 6/14–10/19: Everything’s Here: Jeff Koons and His Experience of Chicago • Through 3/1/09: Artists in Depth: Works from the MCA Collection • 6/3–9/30: Tuesdays on the Terrace (jazz 5:30pm–8pm) • 6/10–10/28: Farmers Market (Tuesdays) Museum of Science and Industry A world of discovery awaits at the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, with 14 acres of hands-on exhibits designed to spark curiosity, ingenuity and creativity. Guests can explore the legendary U-505, a German submarine captured on the high seas during World War II — now indoors in a new 35,000-square-foot exhibit; take off on an authentic Boeing 727 airplane for a simulated cross-country flight; descend down a mineshaft for a tour of a realistic Illinois coal mine; witness 12 robots at work in a real toy factory; or take in a thrilling movie at the five-story Omnimax® theater. Live demonstrations, costumed exhibit interpreters, ground-breaking temporary exhibits and special programming bring the wonders of the museum to life for all ages. Regular hours: Mon.–Sat. 9:30am–4pm; Sun. 11am–4pm. Admission: adults $11; senior citizens $7.50, children (3–11) $7; free for children under 3. Visit Web site for more information and to buy advance tickets. 57th St. and Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414, www.msichicago.org/specialevents (Events) • Ongoing: Genetics: Decoding Life; Networld, The Farm; Petroleum Planet; Idea Factory; Take Flight; AIDS: The War Within; Coal Mine; All Aboard the Silver Streak; Reusable City; Ball Enterprises. • On Permanent display: U-505 Submarine • 2/8/08–10/9/08: Dinosaurs Alive. • 3/6/08–7/6/08: Exploring the Collection: Photographs by Terry Davis • 3/13/08–9/1/08: The Glass Experience • 5/8/08–1/4/09: Smart Home: Green & Wired • 6/17–6/22/08: 75th Anniversary Celebration (Free Days) Naper Settlement Chicagoland’s premier outdoor history museum village, located in downtown Naperville, just 28 miles west of Chicago. History comes to life through costumed villagers, historic buildings, galleries and hands-on exhibits. Open year-round. April–Oct. Tues.–Sat. 10am–4pm, Sun. 1pm–4pm; Nov.–Mar. Tues.–Fri. 10am–4pm. Admission charge. Discounted pricing available for groups. Special events include Civil War Days in May, Naper Days in June, All Hallows Eve in Oct. and Christmas Memories in Dec. Free car and bus parking. Visit Web site for more information. 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, 630-420-6010, www.napersettlement.museum pg 66 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://www.freedommuseum.us http://www.bridgehousemuseum.org http://www.mcachicago.org http://www.msichicago.org/specialevents http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12598 http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12598 http://www.napersettlement.museum http://choosechicago.com
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