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Posts tagged "Museum of Science and Industry"

Museum of Science and Industry celebrates National Robotics Week

Museum of Science and Industry celebrates National Robotics Week
Robots have been a big topic at our house lately. We made our simple "robot" craft for Chicago Parent magazine a couple of months ago. And my kids recently watched Star Wars for the first time - so now they are liberally using the word "droid." If your kiddos are into robots, I wanted to tell you about an opportunity to learn more about robots. In celebration of National Robotics Week (April 7-15), MSI will host a “Robot Revolution Block Party” displaying more than a dozen robots from around the world in the Museum’s Rotunda. Some of the robots on display throughout the week include... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
April 13, 2012 at 11:21 am
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Good times at the Museum of Science and Industry's Idea Factory

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This morning, we headed over to the Museum of Science and Industry to spend some time in the Idea Factory. This is a great spot for little ones. It is like a mini version of the Chicago Children’s Museum (plus you have all of the other great MSI attractions when your little museum-goers are ready... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
June 8, 2010 at 4:13 pm
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101 Things to do with your Chicago Kid

Growing up in Chicago is pretty amazing. I should know. I grew up here and now I am watching my kids have a blast doing the same things that I did plus a whole lot more. That is basically why I started writing this blog. I wanted to focus on all of the incredible opportunities... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
March 1, 2010 at 8:09 pm
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Upcoming free museum days

Are you totally broke after the holidays? Me too. But the show must go on. Kids still need to be entertained and parents need an occasional escape from the confines of home — particularly in the winter. This is the time of year when free museum days are a lifesaver. Here is a list of... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
January 3, 2010 at 3:55 pm
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Chicago-area Halloween happenings

Let me begin by saying that I do not have it in me to create a comprehensive list of all of the Halloween events taking place in and around Chicago during the next week or so. In my estimation, there are at least a billion different options — from costume parades to scarecrow building to... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 21, 2009 at 7:54 pm
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Five Family Activities for Fall

Ahh . . . fall in Chicago. Not as good as summer in Chicago, but still pretty darn good. And there is so much good stuff to do — indoors and out. Here are my 5 picks for the activities and events your family won’t want to miss this season. 1. Get your pumpkin from... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 15, 2009 at 2:03 pm
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