Illinois Museum Opens Massive New 33-Foot Slide Exhibit

One of my favorite Chicago destinations just added a new reason to check the place out.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, sorry, I’m getting used to the new name, opened a brand new exhibit today called Powering the Future.

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A New Reason to Visit the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

They dropped a press release explaining what it’s all about:

The exhibit encourages guests to turn their own potential energy into kinetic energy on large-scale interactives; explore how industrial structures like power grids really work by building their own; dive deep into how power sources like gas, electricity, and batteries shape our world; and learn more about careers in the field and how we can all work together to create a more sustainable future.

Inside the 'Powering the Future' Exhibit: Energy and Sustainability

All that sounds good, but the real highlight, the big main attraction, is a 33-foot giant slide where kids will ride it down, acting as electrons moving through a power grid.

The slide is about a ten-second ride and includes lights, windows, and a spiral staircase.

If you’re like me, an adult and immediately thought, “Hey, I want to try it too,” there are some rules: you’ve got to be at least 6 years old and at least 44 inches tall.

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The Main Attraction: A 33-Foot 'Electron' Slide

There are also other things to check out, like a 1923 electric car, nuclear fuel rods, and an interactive ice wall.

All those seem nice, but the slide is the real star here. Get tickets for the new Powering the Future slide, um, exhibit HERE.