Led by an exhibit guide, guests are able to view authentically recreated crewmen bunks and the galley, wedged in among the mechanical workings of the sub. Those who have purchased tickets for the optional on-board tour take a journey back in time to see just how the crew of a submarine lived and worked on the high seas during World War II. Dramatic lighting effects make the sub seem as if it is still prowling the depths of the Atlantic. Then comes the exciting moment when they turn a corner to first encounter the 700-ton, 252-foot U- 505 “face to face.” The exterior of the sub has been completely refurbished, and with exacting research, it has been returned to its original paint colors. Through special effects, re-enactments, archival footage of the day of capture and amazing sound effects, guests will wind through the exhibit and follow along with the story of the boat’s capture on June 4, 1944. Gallery was determined not only to find a German U-boat as it was prowling the dangerous seas, but also to capture and bring it back for its wealth of intelligence information Navy Captain Daniel Gallery, a Chicagoan, led one of these groups, Hunter-Killer Task Group 22.3. Guests learn about the use of U-boats as a deadly tactic in keeping necessary supplies from the Allies and about the naval task groups that were formed to hunt down the German subs. The exhibit begins by immersing guests into the history and milestones of World War II, Hitler’s drive for control and the Battle of the Atlantic. This exhibit is a testimony to the strength, courage and leadership of the brave men and women who fought for the United States in World War II.” “At MSI, we are so proud to be the steward of this amazing and historic artifact and to surround it with an interactive exhibit that is worthy of telling that story. “The U- 505 has been a Museum favorite since 1954, with millions visiting to learn its story,” said David Mosena, president and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry. The sub is now the world’s only remaining Type IX-C submarine and a National Historic Landmark. The U- 505 Submarine exhibit offers multiple interactive units, nearly 200 artifacts, archival newspapers and photography, videos narrated by Bill Kurtis, radio transmissions, re-enactments of key events, dramatic artwork, as well as exciting testimonials from the veterans of Task Group 22.3 who made the remarkable capture. The story of the U-505 is told in a dramatic, 35,000-square-foot exhibitĬHICAGO-The Museum of Science and Industry’s beloved U- 505 submarine has resurfaced in an amazing indoor exhibition that showcases the story of the German sub’s legendary capture in World War II and explores technology and life aboard the vessel.
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