Museum of Science and Industry
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Grants
29
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Total Awarded
$10,433,500
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Years
1979 - 2023
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Categories
Grants
2023 (1 year)
$2,500
The Museum of Science and Industry (the Museum) increases science literacy and inspires future scientists through interactive exhibits and educational programs, which promote careers in the fields of science, technology, medicine, and engineering. The Museum occupies one of the few remaining structures built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. It features more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space, a domed movie theater, an 800-seat auditorium, two smaller theaters, and 12 educational labs. This award supports the professional development of staff members through project management training.
2023 (3 years)
$150,000
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) increases science literacy and inspires future scientists through interactive exhibits and educational programs that promote careers in science, technology, medicine, and engineering. Located on Chicago's South Side, MSI features more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space, a domed movie theater, an 800-seat auditorium, two smaller theaters, and 12 educational labs. This award recommends renewed general operating support to the Museum of Science and Industry as part of the Foundation's Culture, Equity, and the Arts program.
2018 (5 years)
$500,000
The Museum of Science and Industry (the Museum) increases science literacy and inspires future scientists through interactive exhibits and educational programs, which promote careers in the fields of science, technology, medicine, and engineering. The Museum occupies one of the few remaining structures built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. It features more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space, a domed movie theater, an 800-seat auditorium, two smaller theaters, and 12 educational labs. This award recommends renewed general operating support to Museum of Science and Industry.
2013 (5 years)
$500,000
The Museum of Science and Industry is the first and largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Each year it hosts approximately 1.5 million visitors. The Museum increases science literacy and inspires future scientists through interactive exhibits that address current scientific issues as well as through its Center for the Advancement of Science Education, which promotes careers in the fields of science, technology, medicine and engineering. The Museum houses 63 exhibits and 35,000 artifacts.
2009 (2 years)
$250,000
In support of the Science Chicago website (over two years).
2008 (1 year 10 months)
$2,000,000
In support of Science Chicago.
2007 ( 3 months)
$450,000
To support planning for a Year of Science in Chicago.
2007 (1 year)
$250,000
To support planning for a Year of Science in Chicago.
2006 (1 year)
$150,000
To support planning for a Year of Science in Chicago.
2003 (4 years)
$50,000
In support of redeveloping the TIME exhibit into a more interactive experience, and for major capital improvements on the air conditioning/air filtration system (over four years).
2002 (4 years)
$2,200,000
In support of redeveloping the TIME exhibit into a more interactive experience, and for major capital improvements on the air conditioning/air filtration system (over four years).
1993 (3 years)
$90,000
In support of general operations (over three years).
1992 (1 year)
$26,000
To support a market study and model for testing the feasibility of an Imax theater at Navy Pier.
1991 (1 year)
$1,000,000
To support the capital campaign to establish the Omnifax Film Production Fund.
1991 (1 year)
$150,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1988 (3 years)
$225,000
In support of general operations (over three years).
1986 (1 year)
$120,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1985 (2 years 8 months)
$1,000,000
To support the 50th Anniversary Campaign.
1984 (1 year)
$90,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1983 (1 year)
$45,000
In support of general operations.
1982 (1 year)
$45,000
In support of general operations.
1981 (1 year)
$30,000
In support of general operations.
1979 (1 year)
$10,000
To support the capital improvement program.
1979 (1 year)
$20,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
