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There are very few fictional characters who have had the kind of cultural impact that Spider-Man has. He's one of those rare creations that somehow transcends comic books. Even people who have never picked up a Marvel comic know who Peter Parker is. They know the red-and-blue suit, they know the web-slinging, they know the phrase "With great power comes great responsibility," and they know that Spider-Man has become one of the most recognizable pop culture icons on the planet

As a lifelong Chicagoan, I’ve been visiting the Museum of Science and Industry since I was a little kid—back when you could barely see over the exhibit signs and still got a thrill from pressing buttons just to see what happens. And honestly? Not much has changed. It’s still my favorite museum in a city packed with world-class institutions. The Art Institute might be an artistic holy site, and the Field Museum has that iconic dinosaur and oodles of ancient wonders. But for