The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, or MSI, in Jackson Park, to launch online site devoted to unseen treasures [Video]

CHICAGO — In the 90 years since Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry first opened its doors in late 1933, the institution has hosted more than 190 million people.

Those visitors have been educated and entertained by a variety of exhibits, both permanent and temporary, devoted primarily to science and technology.

The temporary exhibits include present-day favorites, like a hands-on feature focusing on the science and technology behind the James Bond movies.

And those permanent exhibits include long-time favorites, like the full-sized German World War II sub, the U-505; the Coal Mine; Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle, an elaborate dollhouse created by the eponymous silent film star; and the Baby Chick Hatchery.

But few visitors know of the unseen permanent collection at the Museum of Science and Industry.

“The Museum of Science and Industry has a large and pretty incredible collection of scientific and industrial technologies and objects, and they have been collecting …