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Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry will undergo major renovations. Here's what's parts of it could soon look like
Parts of Chicago’s famous Griffin Museum of Science and Industry will soon look different as the building’s historic South Portico is set to undergo a multi-million dollar “transformation,” a press release said.
Museum Of Science And Industry Getting $10 Million Facelift
The museum will begin renovating its South Portico entrance this spring, adding an elevator, cafe and terrace overlooking the Jackson Park lagoon thanks to a Driehaus Foundation grant.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to renovate, reopen South Portico with $10M grant
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is undergoing a $10 million renovation this spring. The building's South Portico will be rebuilt to increase accessibility and create more public spaces. The project is set to be completed in 2027, will also open up access from Jackson Park into the Museum of Science and Industry.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to restore South Portico
The museum will restore its South Portico with a $10 million grant from the Dreihaus Foundation, reopening the original entrance and improving access.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to renovate South Portico facing Jackson Park
Beginning this spring, the Griffin MSI said, the project will increase accessibility, add modern amenities, and provide new and vibrant public spaces.
Renderings: See Griffin Museum of Science and Industry renovation plans
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is getting a $10 million facelift. Why it matters: The south side museum is undergoing the renovation to open not long after the Obama Presidential Center and will pay homage to the museum's history by opening up access to the original south entry from Jackson Park,
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to Renovate the Building’s South Portico with $10 Million Grant from Driehaus Foundation
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is set to transform its historic South Portico, restoring its architectural splendor and enhancing visitor experience. The project is made possible through a $10 million grant from the Richard H.
Griffin Museum of Science & Industry lands $10M grant to renovate historic South Portico
The $10 million grant from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation aims to increase accessibility to the museum, add modern amenities and create a new public space connecting the museum to the Columbian Basin and the rest of Jackson Park.
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