Free Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light tour

Free Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light tour

Bring the magic of the holidays to your living room with online tours. Learn about the stories behind the trees and explore the exhibits from the comforts of home. These free guided tours are 45 minutes long.

Every year the Museum of Science and Industry has this exhibit unfortunately you have to pay regular admission to access it (no free days) so I’ve never been.  See the countries and cultures on display this year

Free Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light tour – Schedule

• Friday, Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m.

Stream from your iPhone or iPad to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible smart TV

1. Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible smart TV.
2. On the same device, go to https://msichicago.org/holiday.
3. Start the livestream, then tap the [ _^ ] icon at the bottom of the video.
4. Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.

To stop streaming at any time, tap the [ _^ ] icon, then tap your iPhone, or iPad from the list.

Stream from your Mac to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible smart TV

1. Connect your Mac to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible smart TV.
2. On the same device, go to https://msichicago.org/holiday.
3. On your Mac, click [ _^ ] in the menu bar at the top of your screen.
   If you don’t see [ _^ ] , go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Displays, then select “Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available.”
4. Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
5. If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen, enter the passcode on your Mac.

To stop streaming at any time, click [ _^ ] in the menu bar, then choose Turn AirPlay Off. Or press the Menu button on your Apple TV Remote.

Cast from your computer to a Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built-in

1. Connect your computer to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built-in.
2. On your computer, go to https://msichicago.org/holiday.
3. At the top right of your browser click the three small vertical dots and then Cast.
4. Choose the Chromecast or TV where you want to watch the content. It may take a few seconds to start.
5. For the best viewing experience, expand the video to full screen by clicking the icon at the bottom of the livestream. If chrome may ask if you’d like to optimize for full-screen video, select yes.

To stop casting at any time, click the Cast button to the right of the address bar at the top of your browser, then click Stop casting.

Note that casting from an Android device or to a Roku is not supported for this livestream.

None of these options work for you?

Alternately, you may watch the livestream on a second computer.

1. Connect a second computer to any WiFi network.
2. Go to https://msichicago.org/holiday.
3. Start the livestream, then click the full screen icon at the bottom of the video window.