About this episode

This episode explores the legacy of Julius Rosenwald, the founder of the Museum of Science and Industry, and the recent renaming of the museum in honor of Ken Griffin.

The Museum of Science and Industry was renamed in 2024 in recognition of megadonor Ken Griffin. The museum’s original founder, Julius Rosenwald, did not want to put his own name on the institution.

Topics covered

• philanthropy
• museum history
• Julius Rosenwald
• Ken Griffin
• cultural institutions

Keywords

• Julius Rosenwald
• Museum of Science and Industry
• Ken Griffin
• philanthropy
• cultural legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Museum of Science and Industry

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