# Griffin MSI South Portico Renovation Begins

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is renovating its south portico, closed for over a century. The $22 million project includes ADA access, a café, and a terrace overlooking Jackson Park. Construction ends by late 2027 with no disruption to museum access or surrounding areas.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/10/13/griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-breaks-ground-on-historic-south-portico-opening/

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