Museum Of Science And Industry
Museum Of Science And Industry
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to inspire the inventive genius in everyone. Our vision is to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, medicine and engineering.
About
World-class permanent exhibitions include Science Storms, a 26,000-square-foot exhibit that reveals the extraordinary science behind some of nature's most powerful and compelling phenomena; and You! The Experience, a 15,000-square-foot exhibit that explores the human mind, body and spirit. Other favorite experiences include the U-505 Submarine, the only German U-boat captured during World War II, surrounded by more that 30,000 square feet of artifacts and interactive activities; the Coal Mine, a reproduction of an Illinois coal mine that takes guest down 50 feet in a real hoist to the bottom of a mineshaft; Future Energy Chicago, a multi-player visual simulation where teams of guests work together to develop a greener city; and The Great Train Story, a dynamic model display that illustrates modern rail operation.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “The museum of science and industry (the museum) in chicago is the largest science museum in the western hemisphere and home to thousands of exhibits and artifacts. for more than 80 years, the museum has been a premier destination in chicago. the museum's mission is to inspire the inventive genius in everyone, and its vision is to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential in science, technology, medicine and engineering. approximately 365,000 students are among the nearly 1.5 million guests that visit each year. through its welcome to science initiative, the museum reaches thousands of students and teachers through special programs, learning labs and educator workshops.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Msi's mission is to inspire the inventive genius in everyone.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as IL, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 5700 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 606372093.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 707 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $21,298,461.
- The organization has 105 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1933.
- The organization pays $28,697,660 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $4,555,734 in fundraising expenses.