"World of Tomorrow: A Century of Progress" Gallery Talk

Sun Nov 02 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC-06:00

Elmhurst History Museum | Elmhurst

Elmhurst History Museum
Publisher/HostElmhurst History Museum
"World of Tomorrow: A Century of Progress" Gallery Talk
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Join Curator of Exhibits Sarah Cox as she gives a gallery tour of the "World of Tomorrow: A Century of Progress" exhibit.
About this Event

Join Elmhurst History Museum Curator of Exhibits, Sarah Cox, for an exclusive guided tour of the museum’s latest exhibit exploring how the 1933-1934 World's Fair symbolized optimism and hope, while illustrating Chicago as the perfect canvas for showcasing innovation, evolution, and scientific progress. Sarah will share insight into the technological innovations shown during the fair, the unique design aesthetics as well as souvenirs enjoyed by fairgoers, and the overall impact the event had on the City of Chicago.


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Elmhurst History Museum, 120 East Park Avenue, Elmhurst, United States

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