3.13.2005

A day at the Museum of Science and Industry

Family went to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry today. Always a good time, and Spencer always has a good time.

Today I was glad to have a membership. Apparently the Body Worlds exhibit is really popular, and I estimate about 500 people were waiting in line for tickets. Thank goodness members get a special line to get tickets =)

We went to the new Game On video game history exhibit. Very cool, and brought back some good memories. Lots of consoles, games, and handheld devices from the last 35 years. Didn't see any Intellivision though.

Also saw the Omnimax film Mystery of the Nile. Exciting views of intriguing civilations (ancient and current). Always makes me wonder how civilations, like Egypt (or China, or the Mayas, etc), can go from such greatness to irrelevance. Just how do you "lose" progress?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I know the benefits of membership. As members of the Art Institute and the Shedd Aquarium we regularly get to bypass the long line. It is a nice benefit, but we are members to support the wonderful art and culture here in Chicago.