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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

Museums

Ignite the Inventive Genius in You

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is one of the largest science museums in the world! Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Griffin MSI is a Chicago must-see! You'll experience acres of mind0blowing, hands-on exhibits and have the chance to manipulate a 40-foot tornado, climb aboard a World War II German submarine, take a run in a human-sized hamster wheel, descend into an Illinois coal mine, board a 727 hanging from the ceiling, and much more!

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Chicago Pride Fest

Jun 20 – Jun 21

Chicago Pride Fest is a massive two-day pride celebration that takes over Northalsted every June.

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Chicago's Annual Pride Parade

Jun 28

Celebrate Chicago's LGBT community at the annual Pride Parade! The parade will feature floats, decorated vehicles and marching groups and more!

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4th on 53rd Parade

Jul 04

Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years - the 4th on 53rd Parade and…

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