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Museum of Science and Industry Christmas Tree Toppers

Sunday, December 24, 2017

The Museum of Science and Industry's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibits allow guests to connect more deeply to their heritage while discovering the holiday customs of more than 50 cultures and faiths.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago's (MSI) Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibits allow guests to connect more deeply to their heritage while discovering the holiday customs of more than 50 cultures and faiths. In celebration of its milestone 75th anniversary this year, Christmas Around the World will come to life beyond the Museum walls.

Eight large, specially designed tree topper star statues have been created to symbolize the joy in coming together, each representing a various country from around the world.

Together, MSI and the Chicago Cultural Alliance have identified eight diverse cultural institutions to host a tree topper star statue outside of its property. The star placed at each institution will represent a culture different than their own, inspiring and encouraging passersby and people of the community to explore backgrounds and values outside of what they know, and celebrate the message of unity.

Event info:

Monday, December 11th, 2017 - Monday, January 1, 2018

The stars can be found at the below cultural institutions throughout the city:

1 Irish Star

Polish Museum of America

984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL 60642

2. Greek Star

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

3015 W Division St, Chicago IL 60622

3. Chinese Star

DANK Haus

4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625