Experience the refined artistry of Solisti di Camera, a dynamic string quartet featuring rich, expressive harmony. With four accomplished musicians – Ray Ostwald (1st violin), and Joseph Malmquist (2nd violin), Tom Havel (viola), and Mark Kuntz (cello) – the ensemble brings passion and precision to every performance. Journey through the elegance of the Baroque and the brilliance of the Classical era as Solisti di Camera breathes new life into timeless masterpieces. Their performances blend warmth, sophistication, and vibrant musical dialogue – captivating audiences with the intimate power only a string quartet can deliver.Fee: $20 per Person – Museum Members $5

Local Event: Community Music Program: Solisti Di Camera String Quartet

DuPage County

Elmhurst

Illinois

Community Music Program: Solisti Di Camera...

Experience the refined artistry of Solisti di Camera, a dynamic string quartet featuring rich, expressive harmony. With four...

Community Music Program: Solisti Di Camera String Quartet

We’re excited to invite you to an engaging presentation by Michael Wise, research scientist at the Smithsonian Institution. Dr. Wise is a leading expert on pegmatites – remarkable rock formations that host some of the rarest and most beautiful minerals on earth. These minerals may look like dazzling museum specimens, but they also power the technology we carry every day. As a contributor to the Smithsonian’s exhibition “Cellphone: Unseen Connections,” he helped reveal the surprising journey from molten formation to the device in your pocket. Join us as he explores the fascinating story of how minerals formed millions of years ago became essential components in modern cellphones.Regular Museum Admission - Museum Members Free

Local Event: Rare Earths and Beyond: The Mineralogical Foundations of Modern Cellphones

Rare Earths and Beyond: The Mineralogical...

We’re excited to invite you to an engaging presentation by Michael Wise, research scientist at the Smithsonian Institution. Dr....

Rare Earths and Beyond: The Mineralogical Foundations of Modern Cellphones

Join geologist Sara Kurth for a hands-on rock and mineral identification class. Learn to classify minerals using observation and hardness testing. Perfect for curious rock-hounds or scouts working on Earth Science badges, this class will deepen your understanding of earth science and teach you to identify rocks and minerals like a pro!

Local Event: Rock and Mineral Identification Class

Rock and Mineral Identification Class

Join geologist Sara Kurth for a hands-on rock and mineral identification class. Learn to classify minerals using observation...

Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on jewelry-making workshop! Design your own unique gemstone creations—including a necklace, a keychain, and a pin. All materials are provided. Afterward, explore the Museum and enjoy a fun scavenger hunt. This workshop is the perfect way to delve into the world of stone jewelry.

Local Event: Rockin' Jewelry for Kids

Rockin' Jewelry for Kids

Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on jewelry-making workshop! Design your own unique gemstone creations—including a...