SPRING + SUMMER 2019

memberexclusives guide

March

5 Tuesday Tales

12 Tuesday Tales

19 Tuesday Tales

21 Wired to Wear and Makers United open

22Member-Exclusive Wired to Wear and Makers United viewing

26 Tuesday Tales

29 Member Camp-In

April

2 Tuesday Tales

9 Tuesday Tales

13From Science Fiction to Science Fact Lecture

16 Tuesday Tales

23 Tuesday Tales

30 Tuesday Tales

May

7 Tuesday Tales

14 Tuesday Tales

16 MSInsider In-Depth Event*

21 Tuesday Tales

28 Tuesday Tales

Quick CalendarMEMBERSHIP AND MSINSIDER* EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

June

4Tuesday Tales 75th Anniversary of the U-505 Capture

11 Tuesday Tales

18 Tuesday Tales

25 Tuesday Tales

July 2 Tuesday Tales

9 Tuesday Tales

16 Tuesday Tales

18 Member Open House

23 Tuesday Tales

30 Tuesday Tales

August 6 Tuesday Tales

9 MSInsider Summer Block Party*

13 Tuesday Tales

20 Tuesday Tales

28 Tuesday Tales

All dates are subject to change. * Annual Fund member events only, for information on becoming an Annual Fund member please contact us at membership@msichicago.org.

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Wired to WearOPENS THURSDAY, MARCH 21

MSI's newest temporary exhibit will showcase how digital technology is transforming our clothes to enhance our lives. Experience the merging of technology and the human body to make us healthier, stronger and safer. Learn about innovations such as a jacket that helps you see in the dark, wearables that express your emotions, a Jet Suit that can transport you to a height of 12,000 feet, a garment that lets you “hear” music through vibrations and much more.

DISCOUNTED TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS ARE $6 FOR MEMBERS.

Member-Exclusive Exhibit ViewingFRIDAY, MARCH 22

After the Museum closes to the public, we open the doors just for our members to visit our new look at the intersection of fashion and technology and to try their hand at our latest maker experience.

Wired to Wear tickets are complimentary at this event. Makers United tickets will be available at the member discounted price.

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Makers UnitedOPENS THURSDAY, MARCH 21

Experience the thrill of innovation in Makers United, a new workshop that lets you build your own wearable circuit. Learn how technology-infused materials are manufactured and see the equipment that will enable you to keep iterating at home!

MEMBER DISCOUNTED TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS ARE $11 FOR ADULTS AND $8 FOR KIDS.

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CubaOPENS FRIDAY, MARCH 1

Travel to the vibrant island of Cuba from the comfort of our Giant Dome Theater! You will have the unique opportunity to learn all about Cuba’s rich culture, architecture, natural wonders and more through the lens of Cuban artists, historians and scientists.

Members receive a limited quantity of complimentary tickets to the Giant Dome Theater with their membership, all other tickets are half price.

INVENTIVE GENIUS LECTURE:

From Science Fiction to Science FactSATURDAY, APRIL 13 | 11 A.M. TO 12 P.M.

Meet two NASA innovators working on some of the most radical and creative projects in space! Fellows from NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program will describe their latest work, imagine the future of space discovery and lead a lively Q&A with audience members at this annual Inventive Genius lecture.

LECTURE TICKETS ARE INCLUDED WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION WHICH IS FREE FOR MEMBERS.

Member Camp-InFRIDAY, MARCH 29 THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Sleep beneath our iconic copper dome after an evening of exploring your favorite exhibits and other special activities you can only find at “Camp MSI.”

TICKETS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION OPENS IN MARCH.

Member Open HouseTHURSDAY, JULY 18

Join us for an evening dedicated exclusively to our members! The doors are open just for you to see your favorite exhibits, participate in hands-on science activities, meet some unique animals and even enjoy an ice cream treat. Have you ever wondered where our vast collections and employee spaces are located in the Museum? Usually it’s off-limits, but you can go behind the scenes to see these areas for one night only!

GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE FOR MEMBERS. REGISTRATION OPENS IN JUNE.