MSI’s new exhibit features childhood favorites

CHICAGO — If you’ve been a kid in the Chicago area for the past 60 years, you’ve probably experienced the Mold-A-Rama machine firsthand. Now you can experience the fun of making plastic molds and learn about the history of iconic machines at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI).

The exhibit features “a collection of popular, rare, and experimental Mold-A-Rama memorabilia from the past with their whimsical colors, designs, and of course, signature scent.” MSI website.

What’s more, this exhibit allows you to experience it virtually, as several machines on display and around the museum are fully operational and open for business.

Mold-A-Rama will run through fall 2023 and is included in every museum entry.

Although the last original Mold-A-Rama machine was made in the 1960s, one local family had has supported their work for the past 50 years. Watch WGN’s feature on the family in the video above.