Visitor finds surprise at Swedish American Museum on its 40th anniversary
By Hannah Gebresilassie Alan Hagstrom visited the Swedish American Museum on Tuesday and didn’t expect to find what he saw. “I walk into the room of the display and lo and behold,” says Hagstrom. “There are my grandparents highlighted on the immigrant wall.” Edward John and Hilda Marie Hagstrom are just two of his four […]
Museum of Science and Industry lets Kids Get Touchy-Feely — For Free — in February
By Yunfei Zhao Where in Chicago are kids actually encouraged to touch things? The Museum of Science and Industry is inviting Chicago-area children ages 3-11 to do just that with free admission till the end of February. “We play a large role in the community,” said spokeswoman Renee Mailhiot, noting that a Legos exhibit is […]
Controversy over Lucas Museum continues
by Constantina Kokenes Plans to build the large Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Chicago’s lakefront near McCormick Place have been controversial since filmmaker George Lucas decided to place his museum in Chicago last June. Though lawsuits have been filed, the museum was not a major issue in this month’s aldermanic campaigns. Candidates for alderman […]
