A COLLABORATION BETWEEN MUSEUMS IN THE PARK AND THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICTJULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER 2015

Park Voyager Families –

This newsletter focuses on the different types of programs offered at museums. You can decide which events, exhibits, and programs you would like to do at each of the Museums In the Park for the next couple of months. Circle the events that interest you, then put them on your calendar, so you don’t miss them!!

If you have any questions or comments about the Park Voyagers program, please feel free to contact me. I would love to hear from you regarding your visits to the museums. Please send me letters or pictures about your favorite stories and adventures you have at the museums. You can either email me or use the US mail: Park Voyagers, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614.

Park Voyagers Coordinator (312) 447-0462 jfeit(at)museumsinthepark.org

ADLER PLANETARIUM(312) 922-staradlerplanetarium.orgMuseum Summer HoursJune 20-August 16, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO(312) 443-3600artic.eduMuseum HoursOpen daily: 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Thursdays until 8:00 p.m.Admission is free for Illinois residents every Thursday from 5:00–8:00 p.m.

CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM(312) 642-4600chicagohistory.orgChildren 12 and under receive FREE admission to the museum—EVERYDAY! Museum HoursMonday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Sunday, 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m.Illinois Resident Free Days: July 4, August 17-21, 24-28, and 31.

DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY(773) 947-0600dusablemuseum.orgMuseum HoursTuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Sunday, 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m. Sundays are FREE for EveryoneChildren under the age of 5 are FREE each day!

FIELD MUSEUM(312) 665-7400fieldmuseum.orgMuseum HoursEveryday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART(312) 280-2660mcachicago.orgFree for military, and children 12 and underAdmission is free for IL residents on Tuesdays, year round.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY(773) 684-1414msichicago.orgMuseum Summer HoursMay 23–September 7, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Call or visit the website to buy tickets, find out about Omnimax show times, and exhibit information.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ART(773) 738-1503nationalmuseumofmexicanart.orgAdmission to the NMMA is always FREE!

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PUERTO RICAN ARTS & CULTURE(773) 486-8345nmprac.orgMuseum HoursTuesday to Friday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Admission is Free for all, but there is a Suggested Donation Box

PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM(773) 755-5100naturemuseum.orgMuseum HoursMonday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Weekends, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Thursdays are suggested donation days for IL residents.

SHEDD AQUARIUM(312) 692-3334sheddaquarium.orgSummer Hours (June 13-August 23)Every day: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*Last ticket sales are 45 minutes before close.Shedd Aquarium is open every day of the year except Christmas.Early Closings on July 25 at 4 p.m.

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Special Thanks

Park Voyagers is supported by the museums of Museums In the Park.

Special Family programsADLER PLANETARIUMSummer of ScienceIn honor of the Alder Planetarium’s 85th Anniversary, we are celebrating with an entire Summer of Science. On select weekend days from June through August, the museum will offer science-themed days filled with hands-on, minds-on activities for the whole family. Launch a high-altitude balloon, learn about black holes, explore a virtual model of the Universe, cook up a comet and so much more! Join us all summer long for these special events and activities. Sunday, June 7 – Science for Everyone*Sunday, June 21 – Summer SolsticeSaturday, July 11 – Astronomy DaySaturday, July 25 – DIY SpaceSaturday, August 8 – Space VisualizationSaturday, August 29 – Power of the Crowd9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.**Free with general admission*StarKid performance requires a separate ticket purchase**Activities will take place throughout the day during opening hoursMore info can be found here: http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/events/summer-of-science?rq=summer of science‘Scopes in the City’Adler astronomers and educators will bring the museum—and the Universe—a little closer to you! With ’Scopes in the City, Adler staff and volunteers will lead free telescope observing in Chicago neighborhoods. Follow @adlerplanet on Twitter and #ScopesintheCity for upcoming events and locations in city parks, libraries, schools, churches, and other community locations near you.You can also check out our website for the most up-to-date event information: http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/scopes-in-the-city/

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGOChildren must be accompanied by an adult. All programs listed are free, require no registration, and are for families with children of all ages. For more information, call (312) 857-7161.20th Annual Kaleidoscope Family DaySaturday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., All agesJoin us for the biggest family festival of the year, a free day of discovery, creativity, and family fun.September Family FestivalSaturday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Explore your creativity in a studio project, take an interactive gallery walk, and enjoy other activities at this design-inspired festival.

CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUMFourth of July CelebrationSaturday, July 4, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noonFREE to allThis summer, join the Museum’s 56th Annual Fourth of July Celebration with family-friendly festivities which include patriotic music, kids crafts, a children’s costume parade led by the World’s Tallest Uncle Sam. This outdoor event takes place on the Museum’s Uihlein Plaza and surrounding grass. Afterward, come inside for the grand opening of the new experiences in the new Guild Gallery. The Museum opens at 12:00 Noon following the program with complimentary admission for Illinois residents.

DUSABLE MUSEUM41st Annual Arts & Crafts FestivalSaturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12Free! Join us for the DuSable Museum Arts and Crafts Festival! Bring your family out for a beautiful day outdoors with arts, crafts, food, entertainment and vendors!

MOVIES IN THE PARK: ALL AGES! Bring your family and blankets or chairs and enjoy wonderful movies, refreshments, free popcorn, pre movie activities and lots of fun! Free!Location: Sunken GardenOnce Upon a Time...When We Were Colored PGSaturday, July 18, at DUSK (between 7:30-8:00 p.m.)A narrator tells the story of his childhood years in a tightly knit Afro-American community in the deep south under racial segregtation.Roll Bounce PG-13Saturday, August 15, at DUSK (between 7:30-8:00 p.m.)1970s roller-skate jams fuel this coming of age comedy, as X and his friends, who rule their local rink, are shocked when their home base goes out of business.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ARTCommunity Fiesta!Saturday, July 25, 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m.FREE Join us for a special viewing of the exhibition accompanied by art, music, and hands-on activities. For more information, please call 312-738-1503 ext.3842

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PUERTO RICAN ARTS & CULTUREScopes in the CityThursday, July 9, 1:00-3:00 p.m.The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture teamed up in a partnership between the Adler Planetarium and the Chicago Public Library for a summer field trip for teenagers to use telescopes in Humboldt Park and engage in other cosmic activities prepared by Adler Planetarium staff. NMPRAC’s premises will be used as one of the venues for this activity.15th Barrio Arts FestSaturday & Sunday, July 11-12, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Every year Barrio Arts Fest, in addition to the artists/ vendors, offers workshops for the enjoyment of the entire family. This year Architreasures will bring down the house with their annual Family Mural Project, in addition to traditional bomba dancing and musical performances amongst many other extraordinary hands on experiences that children of all ages would enjoy for years to come. Join us to celebrate the new journey of our Museum, our beautiful Puerto Rican Arts and Culture and our vibrant community here in Chicago.

ADLER PLANETARIUMYoung Explorers MondaysMondays, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Calling all explorers between the ages of 3 and 5! Check out Young Explorers’ Mondays, where children and their families can investigate our Sun, Moon, and Earth with a special sky show, One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Big Adventure, and try stellar hands-on activities. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTStroller Tours First Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.Guided tours for moms, dad, and caregivers.

Toddler Programs

ADLER PLANETARIUMOpen Lab and Astronomy ConversationsMonday–Friday, 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m.During Space Visualization Laboratory (SVL) Open Lab hours, you can look behind the scenes at the technology and processes used to construct space visualizations, play with new technology, and learn how scientists use data to create images.Telescope ObservingMondays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays (except every third Thursday) 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.View the Sun safely using Adler’s telescopes. KICP SaturdaysSaturdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.Be part of a dynamic dialogue with researchers from the University of Chicago’s Kavli Institute of Cosmological Physics (KICP) who provide first hand accounts of their work which is taking place at the South Pole, deep mines, and distant mountain peaks in Chile.

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGOThe Family RoomAll ages; no registration requiredDaily (except July 4th), 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Tinker, draw, explore and play. Discover blocks, puzzles, the Curious Corner online interactive, and more! The Artist’s Studio All ages; no registration required; drop in between 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in July (except July 3 and 4)Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in AugustExplore the themes of the city and nature found in the exhibition Jean-Luc Mylayne: Mutual Regard.Children must be accompanied by an adult. All programs listed are free. For more information, call (312) 857-7161.

FIELD MUSEUMArt and Science Spotlight in our Crown Family PlayLabJuly 18, August 15, September 19, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.The Crown Family PlayLab invites you to join us for the Art and Science Spotlight, a special program that brings scientists, storytellers, musicians, painters, and other performers to the Museum to meet you and your little one! Take part in fun-filled art and science activities, hear a storytelling performance, meet a Field Museum scientist, or work with Chicago artists to create your own masterpiece.These programs are free with Basic Admission and run every third Saturday of the month.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTFarmer’s MarketEvery Tuesday, June 2–October 27, 2015, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Vendors at the European-style open-air market offer a colorful variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, cut and potted flowers, baked goods, cheeses, spices, and more.

PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUMCold Blooded Weekends with the Chicago Herpetological SocietyFirst weekend of every month, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Get to know a menagerie of reptiles and amphibians during this hands-on experience provided by the Chicago Herpetological Society. Cost: Free with museum admissionDrop by Family FunEvery Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Each month we highlight a nature topic to explore through crafts, experiments and activities. Visitors of all ages are welcome to stop by and participate. Cost: Free with museum admissionJune 4 to June 28: Bees!Why Are Bees Important?July 4 to July 30: SunscreenHow do animals protect themselves from the sun…?August 1 to August 30: PeanutsGo peanuts for peanuts. Come learn the potential behind this tasty treat.Stick with Nature 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonWhether it’s a fishing pole, a musical instrument or a piece of art, a stick serves as a way to bridge the great outdoors and childhood imagination. Join us at these exciting family friendly workshops that celebrate the many faces of the most iconic childhood toy “the stick”. Cost: Free, sign up required. Saturday, June 20: Stick with ExploringSaturday, July 11: Stick with ArtSaturday, August 1: Stick with Music

Drop-In Programs

Teen ProgramsART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGOTeen Workshop: (Cat) Video Art Saturday, July 11, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Per person: $10 members, $12 nonmembersCheck out the exhibition Frances Stark: Intimism and then create your own whimsical/bizarre/ironically cute videos that blur boundaries between internet phenoms and fine art.Teen Workshop: Body CastsSaturday, August 8, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Ages 13-19Per person: $10 members, $12 nonmembersMess around with casting, mold-making, and sculptural techniques in this workshop inspired by Charles Ray’s sculptures. To register for Teen Studio Workshops, visit www.artic.edu/teen-workshops

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRYScience MinorsScience Minors attend 10 weeks of science education and training by Museum staff and external scientists, then volunteer to conduct interactive science experiments for Museum guests. Students must be 14 to 18 years old to participate. Visit www.msichicago.org/science-minors in August for application information.

PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUMTeenagers Exploring and Explaining Nature and Science (TEENS)TEENS is a free out-of-school program open to Chicago high school students. TEENS participants engage in a range of museum and field-based activities focused on urban ecosystems and other environmental topics. For more information visit naturemuseum.org/teens or email teens@naturemuseum.org

Image below: Museum of Science and Industry, Robots Revolution

SHEDD AQUARIUMClub Shedd Park Voyagers (Fall 2015)Do you know any creative and driven teens? Club Shedd is for them! In this program, teens have the opportunity to work together with Shedd professionals to tackle real aquarium challenges. Club Shedd includes exclusive behind the scenes experiences at Shedd and will provide teens with skill-building opportunities and workshops to help them develop solutions that impact the aquarium. Projects could include designing new exhibit elements, enriching an animal’s habitat, or creating media communications about Shedd science! Teen Work-StudyShedd is very excited to announce that this coming fall 2015 into spring 2016, we will be piloting our first ever school-year long Work-Study Teen session. This session will run 26 weeks with a mid-season break during the winter holidays. Applicants should possess or want to develop strong communication skills and a connection to Shedd’s collection and mission, and have a desire to work in a team environment interacting with the public. This is a professional paid work experience.Two categories are available to students: guest experience (Shedd Ambassadors), and interpretation (Young Naturalists).http://www.sheddaquarium.org/Learning-Experiences/Teen-Programs/Teen-Work-Study/Teen LabSummer hours (June 28 - August 31)Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-6:00 p.m.Teen Learning Lab is a space that’s co-designed by other teens for you to explore your curiosities about science, animals and the natural world. Meet new friends and collaborate on existing projects and programs–or even create your own. We’ll answer your questions about aquatic careers, science fair or research projects, or even how to become a teen tweeter or blogger, photographer or artist. Connect with Shedd Aquarium mentors; produce videos, audio, podcasts and photos; participate in social media activities; conduct scientific research; explore aquatic careers; develop and research animals, science and the natural world; lead or participate in stewardship activities; receive assistance with science fair or research projects; participate in workshops, experiences or projects to build your own academic or personal portfolio; debate environmental issues; hang out, study, read or connect with other teens. Let’s explore your interests together!

Fee-Based ProgramsADLER PLANETARIUMSun Salutations Yoga Start your weekend off right with an inspiring Vinyasa Flow yoga class in the Grainger Sky Theater. As a special bonus, your ticket for yoga includes general admission to access all exhibitions at the Adler Planetarium valid for the date of your selected yoga class.Saturday, July 11, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.Saturday, August 1, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.Saturday, September 5, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.Rate: $10 Members per session/ $15 General Admission per session

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGOFee-based programs meet in the Ryan Education Center and travel to the galleries, and require you to sign-up in advance. Please bring your Art Institute member card or museum admission tickets to each program. Program fees apply; please see registration information listed with each program.Family Workshop: Urban Naturescapes (Ages 6-12)Saturday, August 1, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 2:00–3:30 p.m. Per person: $5 members, $8 nonmembersExplore large-scale photographs in the exhibition Jean-Luc Mylayne: Mutual Regard, then, create a mixed-media piece to communicate your personal vision of the natural world all around us.Tween Workshop: Comic Adventures (Ages 9-12)Wednesday, July 29, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Per person: $10 members; $12 nonmembersWork with a teaching artist as you explore the galleries with other tweens, share your ideas, and create your own custom comics to map out and document your museum experiences.To register for Family and Tween Workshops visit www.artic.edu/calendar.

FIELD MUSEUMDozin’ with the DinosSelect Fridays, 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. the following morning.Bring your sleeping bag and explore one of the most exciting spots in town! Dozin’ with the Dinos is a chance for children ages 6-12 to spend the night at The Field Museum. Enjoy activities like games from around the world or see and touch live insects from your own backyard. Enjoy a snack break to fuel yourself for a self-guided tour of Inside Ancient Egypt – in the dark! (Make sure to bring your own flashlight!) Before you know it, you’re listening to bedtime stories in the shadow of SUE the T. rex and crawling into your sleeping bag in one of our wondrous exhibitions.Tickets are on sale now, please visit fieldmuseum.org/happening/programs/overnights or call 312.665.7400 to register. Badge Day at The Field Badge Day at The Field will have Boy and Girl Scouts trekking across the Museum, exploring natural sciences through hands-on activities, and going behind the scenes with a Field Museum scientist. All Merit Badge requirements are completed through the program.Visit fieldmuseum.org/at-the-field/programs/badge-day-field for more information.Select Saturdays in fall from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Registration begins July 1, 2015Cost: $30 for non-members; $25 for members Science Workshops for TweensTweens take part in this unique opportunity to delve deeper into science at The Field! Participants will explore Museum exhibitions, go on a behind-the-scenes tour with a Field Museum scientist, and engage in hands-on activities using real specimens and artifacts.Visit fieldmuseum.org/at-the-field/programs/badge-day-field for more information.Select Saturdays in fall from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration begins July 1, 2015Cost: $40 for non-members; $35 for members

PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUMButterfly Haven Yoga Every Saturday, 8:30-9:45 a.m. * No Yoga on July 4 and August 15Join us for a rejuvenating class in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. Students will leave class feeling energized, balanced and ready to take their practice off the mat and out into the world. Mats not provided. Cost: $15/class, 4 week series prices available for $48 Nature on TapLast Tuesday of the month from 6:00-9:30 p.m.Trivia begins at 7:30 p.m. June 30: The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)July 28: The Birds (1962)August 25: King Kong (1933)Nature on Tap features adults-only access to the Nature Museum, including the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. Check out each month’s featured film and play trivia for a chance to win the coveted Golden Cockroach trophy! Cost: Free/member, $10/non-member. Admission includes access to all exhibits, programs, and participation in the trivia challenge. Made from Bees Thursday, June 25th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.Join us for this hands-on workshop to learn some buzz worthy facts about bees, and how these hard working bugs turn nectar into wax and honey. Learn about all of the beneficial properties of beeswax, and then try your hand at crafting your own bee inspired products to take home! Cost: $20/member, $25/nonmember. Coffee, Cameras, and ChrysalidesSaturday, August 8, 8:00-10:00 a.m.Bring your camera and gain exclusive access to the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven before the Nature Museum opens for the day. Enjoy complimentary coffee and take as many photos as you’d like while avoiding the crowds. Limited to 15 participants.Cost: $10/member, $15/non-member. Green Cleaning 101 Thursday, August 6, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Make your own natural (and effective!) green cleaning kit in this hands-on workshop. Test simple recipes against commercial products and learn why green cleaning is better for your health, the environment and your wallet! Cost: $15/members, $20/non-members.

Special ExhibitionsADLER PLANETARIUMCommunity Design Lab Opening June 7The Community Design Lab is a collaborative, problem-solving workshop, intended to spark your curiosity and encourage you to think about science, and the Adler in new ways. Roll up your sleeves. Dive into a challenge. Experiment and play. Let’s do science together! For more information visit: www.adlerplanetarium.org or call 312-922-7827

CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUMThe Fifth Star ChallengeIn the new Guild Gallery, discover the meaning of the city’s flag and help select a fifth star inspired by highlights of Chicago’s past through a vibrant, 12-foot long, touch-screen interactive experience. Plus, walk the city on a wall-to-wall floor map of Chicagoland featuring historical sites, notable people, and significant events in our city’s history.FashioNext Teen Design CompetitionFashioNext is the Museum’s ground-breaking competition for aspiring designers. In its sixth installment, ten teams from five local schools were tasked with creating a garment inspired by the exhibition Chicago Styled: Fashioning The Magnificent Mile®. This exhibit displays the winning pieces from the competition. Railroaders: Jack Delano’s Homefront PhotographyCome explore the stories of Chicago railroaders during World War II. Meet the men and women who worked on the rails, in the stations, and around the yards. Learn about Jack Delano’s assignment and see his camera. Step into a caboose, play at a model rail yard, and look at photographs of real Chicagoans hard at work.This exhibition is presented in partnership with the Center for Railroad Photography and Art in Madison, Wisconsin

DUSABLE MUSEUMFREE AT FIRST: The Audacious Journey of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM)through September 6Free with admissionThe phrase “Free At First “ is meant to reflect the very birth of this organization was inclusive of the members of AACM who were unfettered by convention and tradition and adopted a “free” style that recognized no boundaries and defied categorization which made room for individual freedom of expression. Freedom, Resistance and the Journey Towards EqualityThis new exhibit will be one of the largest, permanent installations curated by the DuSable Museum staff that will highlight a chronological interpretation of the African Diaspora exclusively utilizing objects and artifacts from the Museum’s own collection. The exhibition will be designed to take visitors on a journey through the African American experience addressing several key periods throughout history that many visitors have come to anticipate being a permanent fixture within a culturally specific institution such as the DSM.

FIELD MUSEUMVikings through October 4Who were the Vikings? Seafaring invaders and plunderers? Or were they also innovative explorers, traders, and craftsmen? In the upcoming exhibition, Vikings, go beyond the legend of brutal warriors and learn the truth about the Vikings. Through new archaeological discoveries and hundreds of rare Scandinavian artifacts, explore the power of mythology and the symbolism of Viking ships, gain fascinating insights into domestic life and death rituals, and understand the importance of travel and trade. View astonishing Viking workmanship in exquisite jewelry, metalwork, and objects made from glass, bone, and amber; and marvel at swords

and armor from 750-1100AD. Virtually excavate a boat grave, and try your hand at a game that entertained Viking families hundreds of years ago. See the earliest Scandinavian crucifix and other striking silver pendants representing the pagan Norse gods, and uncover the complexities of Viking religious practices. Discover why–even 1,000 years later–Viking culture still captivates our imagination.Vikings is a joint venture between and produced by The Swedish History Museum in Sweden and Museums Partner in Austria.

Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Agethrough September 13From 1.8 million to 10,000 years ago, as Earth experienced a great ice age, the colossal mammoth and mastodon roamed the northern hemisphere. What was life like for these animals, whose remains invite so much modern fascination and speculation? In this exciting exhibition, explore the world of mammoths and mastodons through fossils, artifacts, engaging interactives, immersive media, and the story of the most complete and best preserved baby mammoth ever found, Lyuba. From the Pleistocene to the present, explore their habitats, their neighbors, and their human hunters. You will investigate current theories about their DNA and extinction, and journey with scientists who continue to study their living cousins—elephants.This exhibition was created by the Field Museum, Chicago.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTFreedom Principle Opens July 11 through November 22Freedom Principle explores great black music and the spirit of experimentation from 1965 to the present. MCA Chicago Plaza Project: Alexandre Da CunhaOpens July 2015 through July 2016This large-scale sculpture is by the Brazilian artist, Alexandre da Cunha, who finds wondrously creative ways to repurpose already-existing items.S, M, L, XLthrough October 4Small, medium, large, extra-large—each of the four sculptures in this exhibition is increasingly ambitious in scale, and each offers visitors a slightly different experience of sculpture and space to try on for size.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRYRobot RevolutionExplore a cutting-edge collection of robots from all over the world in Robot Revolution, supported by Google.org. Control an all-terrain crawling robot, go head to head with a tic-tac-toe-playing ‘bot, or watch a competitive game of robot soccer! Feel a therapeutic baby seal robot react to your touch, and participate in a live drone show. In this immersive experience, you’ll step into a visionary world where robots are not just a curiosity, but an amazing asset.Numbers in Nature: A Mirror MazeDiscover the mathematical patterns that abound in the natural world. The centerpiece is a 1,600-square-foot mirror maze, where you’ll find yourself in a sea of equilateral triangle chambers that repeat in a dizzying array of mirrors. Can you navigate the maze to find the secrets within?

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ARTHouse On Mango StreetOpen through SeptemberA group exhibition in honor of the Sandra Cisneros’s book.

Special Exhibitions ContinuedNATIONAL MUSEUM OF PUERTO RICAN ARTS AND CULTUREHomecoming “That’s Puerto Rican”through July 31This is a group Exhibition on 12 local Puerto Rican artists. This is a multidisciplinary exhibit that features drawing, painting and photography. Through this exhibit our visitors can learn about Puerto Rican culture and traditions with the iconic images that distinguish diverse elements from our culture.Poetic Science: Artistic and Scientific Approaches to El Yunque Wilderness September 24, 2015 - March 25, 2016Traveling Exhibition from the Puerto Rico Contemporary Art Museum resulting from an environmental research on Puerto Rico’s Tropical Rainforest, El Yunque by a group of multidisciplinary artists. A forest, often a dense and noisy home to many creatures, offers an opportunity for an orchestral and architectural approach for sound design and linking narrative. This exhibition features projects resulting from residency of artists and scientists organized by the International Institute of Tropical Forestry, The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Center, and Colorado Arts Ranch in March 2013.

SHEDD AQUARIUMImmerse yourself. Shedd’s exhibits connect you to incredible animals from around the world — and close to home. Dive deep into coral reefs and flooded rainforests, and stroll along the craggy Pacific Northwest coast.Whether it’s the fresh, cool Great Lakes or warm waves of the Caribbean, Shedd’s many exhibits reveal the secrets of our planet’s waters. Get your feet wet! Check out our carousel below to explore the exhibits: Amazon Rising, Caribbean Reef, Abbott Oceanarium, Polar Play Zone, Waters of the World, At Home on the Great Lakes and Wild Reef.Special Exhibit: AmphibiansIn Amphibians, you’ll meet 40 species of frogs, salamanders and rarely seen caecilians. Learn how amphibians’ lives are full of change, from their life cycles to their adaptations to live in nearly every environment on Earth. Find out how too much change can spell trouble for amphibians — and how you can help them cope with big changes in our world today! Caribbean Reef Dives and Animal ChatsTake a 360-degree tour of an underwater reef community.Follow a green sea turtle. Peek at a moray eel in a rocky crevice. Watch rays glide by. Get eye-to-eye with hogfish and even a small shark or two. Watch a diver feed the animals — and then ask a question!Daily Reef Dive Times: 10:30 a.m., noon, 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.Animal Chats:Sharks: 9:45 a.m.,11:15 a.m., 3:45 p.m., Wild ReefBelugas and sea lions: 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Abbott OceanariumPenguins: 9:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m., Polar Play Zone

National Museum of Mexican Art, Los memorias antiguas de la raza del maguey aun respiran by Mario Castillo

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Shows or PerformancesCHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM The Great Chicago AdventureVisit the renovated McCormick Theater to view the Museum’s newest presentation “The Great Chicago Adventure.” This dynamic film transports visitors through major events in Chicago’s history. Feel the intensity of the Great Chicago Fire, the splendor of the World’s Columbian Exposition, and more. The film last approximately 20 minutes and admittance is free with Museum admission.DUSABLE MUSEUMLiving History Summer Series JULY 2015All Ages! Films and Performances start at 10:30 a.m.July 2: Niambi’s House Storytelling (matinee $5.00)July 7: Double Victory (film $2.50)July 9: A Legacy for America’s Children (matinee $5.00)July 14: Henry Box Brown (film $2.50)July 16: Legacy of Black Magicians (matinee $5.00)July 21: Mighty Times: Children’s March (film $2.50)July 23: Life & Times of Harriet Tubman (matinee $5.00)July 28: Gullah Stories (film $2.50)July 30: Even Kids Get the Blues (matinee $5.00)MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTTuesdays on the TerraceTuesdays, June 2–September 29, 2015, 5:30–8:00 p.m.Join us for free live jazz concerts on the MCA’s terrace and sculpture-garden lawn.

Douglas R. Ewart Clarinet Choir, Homage to Malachi Maghostut FavorsSaturday, July 11, 2015In celebration of the opening of The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now, composer and media artist Douglas R. Ewart convenes a super-group of reedists and vocalists as well as visual artist Floyd Webb and performance poet Sterling D. Plumpp to express the ideas, feelings, history, and consciousness of the AACM.JUBA! Masters of TapJuly 30 – August 1, 2015Extraordinary foot drummers and percussive arts masters from around the globe share the Edlis Neeson Theater stage for JUBA!. The acclaimed Greg Spero Trio collaborates with different headliners each night with lineups ranging from full-length solos to dazzling duos and trios to full-throttle ensemble work. These three distinct programs of dance at MCA Stage are part of Chicago’s prized citywide festival, Rhythm World.MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRYJourney to SpaceTake a visually stunning journey into the future of NASA space exploration in this new Omnimax film.Humpback WhalesEnter the mysterious world of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring marine mammals in this new Omnimax film.

DUSABLE MUSEUMGuided tours are available daily from open to 1:00 p.m. Guided tours are only available for groups of 10 or more. Please contact Whitney Hamilton at 773.947.0600 ext 225 or visit the website to book your tour group!MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTPublic Tours: Join a docent-led tour to gain deeper insight into key themes and works featured in the MCA’s exhibitions. Tuesdays to Sundays, hours vary. Segunda Semana: Join a bilingual MCA docent for a tour in Spanish; on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRYWOW! TourThis one-of-a-kind experience will give you the opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn little-known facts about the Museum. This one-hour tour is perfect for kids and families looking for a special experience. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ARTFree Public ToursSaturdays, July 25, and August 2212:00 p.m. English, 1:00 p.m. español

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