'Marvel Universe of Superheroes' exhibit lands at Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

Friday, March 5, 2021
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Museum of Science and Industry is welcoming back visitors again!

The museum is opening Sunday for the first time since the pandemic began with a superhero-themed exhibit.

The Marvel Universe of Superheroes has landed at the Museum of Science and Industry, and it's one of the coolest exhibit they've had!

"We're reopening this weekend with a bang: the Marvel Universe of Superheroes, which has over 300 costumes props and artifacts from the franchise," said Jeff Buonomo, senior manager of special events.
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Some of the most popular items include the award-winning Black Panther costume, which has the Wakanda alphabet scripted on it.

There's plenty of Spider-Man costumes, props and original artwork, and lots of comic book history from co-creator Stan Lee, to the first comic from 1939 where it all started. You'll see X-Men, Dr. Strange, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel and Groot. In fact, there's so much to see here they had to put it in two galleries!
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There's a lot of safety protocols in place and they're still operating at 25% capacity. So you have to make timed reservations in advance, you must wear a mask and there's plenty of hand sanitizer throughout the exhibit.



This pop-culture collection of more than 80 years of Marvel comics runs through October 24.
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