Chevy Humphrey leads Griffin Science Museum to open energy and Anne Frank exhibits in May
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 26
Chevy Humphrey leads Griffin Science Museum to open energy and Anne Frank exhibits in May
5 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 26
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, the largest in the Western Hemisphere, will launch these new permanent exhibits under CEO Chevy Humphrey, the institution’s first woman and person of color leader.
The energy exhibit addresses how power shapes daily life amid global tensions, while the Anne Frank exhibit aims to help young visitors process challenging world events.
Humphrey has increased exhibit rotations and community engagement since taking over in 2021, as the museum adapts to post-pandemic recovery and heightened debates around science topics.
Is the museum's pivot to social issues a new model for science institutions?
How will an Anne Frank exhibit redefine the mission of a major science museum?
As science becomes politicized, can museums successfully navigate controversial topics?
Can immersive exhibits solve the museum attendance crisis facing institutions nationwide?
With a new entrance facing the Obama Center, how will the museum maintain its unique identity?
What does the SpaceX Dragon acquisition signal about the future of museum collections?