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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Museum_of_Science_andMuseum of Science and Industry (Chicago) - Wikipedia

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   Initially endowed by Sears, Roebuck and Company president and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald and supported by the Commercial Club of Chicago, it opened in 1933 during the Century of Progress Exposition. It was renamed for benefactor and financier Kenneth C. Griffin on May 19, 2024.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fowler_Museum_at_UCLAFowler Museum at UCLA - Wikipedia

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   The large facility called the Fowler Museum of Cultural History opened on September 30, 1992, [5] named in recognition of lead support by the Fowler Foundation and the family of collector and inventor Francis E. Fowler Jr., former owner of Southern Comfort.

3. news.wttw.com › 2024/05/14 › museum-science-andMuseum of Science and Industry Changes Name Following $125M ...

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   May 14, 2024 · The name change comes after a $125 million donation from hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin. The donation, previously announced in 2019, is the largest in the museum’s history.

4. newsroom.ucla.edu › magazine › ucla-building-nameHail to the Hills: UCLA Building Name Origins

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   Jan 1, 2014 · In 1992, what had been known as the Museum and Laboratories of Ethnic Arts and Technology was renamed the Fowler Museum of Cultural History — after the family of collector and inventor Francis E. Fowler Jr. — and, in 2006, as the Fowler Museum at UCLA.

5. www.msichicago.org › press › press-releasesNew President and CEO - Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

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   CHICAGO (October 7, 2020) — Following a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) announced today that Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Arizona Science Center, will succeed David Mosena as President and CEO of one of the largest science museums in the world.

6. chicago.suntimes.com › entertainment-and-cultureMSI is now Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, honoring ...

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   May 14, 2024 · The Museum of Science and Industry is now the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, named after the billionaire CEO of Citadel, pictured, in recognition of his $125 million donation.

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   Who owns the Fowler Museum?

   • The majority of the Fowler's holdings have been acquired via donations by individuals. The Sir Henry Wellcome Collection of 30,000 objects, assembled early in the 20th century by Sir Henry Wellcome and given to the museum in 1965, forms the core of its African and Pacific holdings and represents the single largest gift.

   Fowler Museum at UCLA - Wikipedia

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   When was the Fowler Museum renamed?

   • In 1992, what had been known as the Museum and Laboratories of Ethnic Arts and Technology was renamed the Fowler Museum of Cultural History — after the family of collector and inventor Francis E. Fowler Jr. — and, in 2006, as the Fowler Museum at UCLA. Franz Hall

   Hail to the Hills: UCLA Building Name Origins

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   When did the Fowler Museum of cultural history open?

   • The large facility called the Fowler Museum of Cultural History opened on September 30, 1992, named in recognition of lead support by the Fowler Foundation and the family of collector and inventor Francis E. Fowler Jr., former owner of Southern Comfort. In 1996, Doran H. Ross became the director of the Fowler.

   Fowler Museum at UCLA - Wikipedia

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   Did Ken Griffin give the Museum of Science and industry a new name?

   • "Museum of Science and Industry changing name after $125M gift from Ken Griffin". Chicago Sun-Times. ^ Johnson, Steve (October 3, 2019). "The Museum of Science and Industry is getting a new name after Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin donates $125 million". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 3, 2019. ^ "Media FAQs". ^ "MSI Welcomes Chevy Humphrey".

   Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) - Wikipedia

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   Why is the Griffin Museum renamed?

   • (Courtesy of Griffin Museum of Science and Industry) The Museum of Science and Industry will officially be renamed the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry starting Sunday. The name change comes after a $125 million donation from hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin.

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   What is the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry?

   • Since opening in 1933, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry has been dedicated to inspiring the inventive genius in everyone with uniquely interactive experiences. We've hosted more than 180 million guests—or about a billion moments like the one that started it all.

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   Since opening in 1933, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry has been dedicated to inspiring the inventive genius in everyone with uniquely interactive experiences. We've hosted more than 180 million guests—or about a billion moments like the one that started it all.