Thrift Lab

Name: Thrift Lab
Start: 2026-04-30T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-30T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Schedule

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL

Join Griffin MSI for our newest after-hours event, Thrift Lab!
Thursday, April 30: 6 – 10 p.m.
Grab a cocktail or mocktail and explore the intersection of fashion and sustainability. Browse our pop-up thrifting marketplace, featuring more than 15 eclectic and size-inclusive vendors inside one of the largest science museums in the world. Learn the basics of sewing, mending, embellishments or buttoning at the Lillstreet Art Center’s mending hub and contribute to a communal fashion project.
Hear about sustainability from our panel of experts and then delve even deeper and take a walk through The Blue Paradox and Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell. Plus, you’ll get to experience the Museum without the crowds!
Get Early Bird tickets! Who doesn't love a deal? Purchase your tickets by Friday, March 13 for just $30 ($25 for Griffin MSI members).
* Tickets: $35 (Members: $30)
* Includes free parking in our underground garage.
* This is an all-ages event (recommended for 14+).
* There will be a cash bar and limited snacks available for purchase.
* Please note: U-505 Submarine and The Idea Factory will not be open.