Press Releases

Opens Nov. 7, 2026

Griffin MSI’s 84th annual holiday exhibit Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, and runs through Monday, Jan. 3, 2027.

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to Transform North Portico with New Glass Welcome Hall and Entrance Experience.

July 23 - 26, 2026

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) is bringing the holiday cheer with a Christmas in July celebration from Thursday, July 23, through Sunday, July 26, complete with festive activities, exclusive savings and an early look at this year's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit and events.

Extended through August 16, 2026

Due to popular demand, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition has been extended one final time, through August 16, 2026.  

April 15, 2026

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and Bank of America today announced an expanded partnership building on many years of shared commitment to education, civic access and community engagement across Chicago.