Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry was the only major attraction open on the Monday of the NATO Summit, so we had the opportunity for forced leisure. Although we arrived promptly at opening, we got off to a very slow start and we vastly underestimated the amount of ground to cover.
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| Science? |
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| Real science, of course. |
The highlight for me was the amazing U-505 submarine story and exhibit. Learning the history behind the German submarine's involvement in WWII was impressive enough. However, I was entirely unprepared to round the darkened museum corner and see the actual submarine, just lounging around, waiting to tell its story.
I think it goes without saying that this wing of the museum was built around the submarine, once it had been moved into place. What a process that must have been!
Not to be outdone by a submarine, there is an entire 727 airplane hanging from the ceiling.
Capillary action. Ha ha!
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| This (children's) exhibit actually presented many minutes of fun. |
We also attended a liquid nitrogen birthday party, probably for children, but we all got free ice cream!
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| Try to look a little more bored, kids. |
For 25 cents, I can grow my own corn at home. I think someone will be getting this little treat for Father's Day!
Typical Monday afternoon street corner.
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| Dear Dad...note that this is also Paul Harvey Drive. You're welcome. |
Deep dish pizza for dinner, and then a walk to Navy Pier at night. Not a bad day!
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