James Bond movies have something appealing to most movie fans. Some people like action. Some people go to see exotic places and cool cars (cars on display). New exhibits at the International Spy Museum), some people expect a romantic relationship between spies. But many of us would love to see the amazing technology provided to Agent 007 of His Majesty’s (now the King’s) Secret Intelligence Service.
The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry knows we love Bond paraphernalia, so in “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond,” we’re featuring a variety of items provided to spies by MI6’s Q Division. We have launched a new exhibition focusing on The exhibition aims to explore how physics, chemistry, engineering and mathematics have shaped James Bond’s on-screen adventures. This film is essentially his STEM education adoption film.
Watching the movie makes fans wonder if some gadgets are possible, and if so, how they can be made to work. This is similar to the well-documented life-imitating art theme of various devices. The motivation for its creation was Star Trek TV shows and movie franchises. But by setting the film in the present rather than the future, Bond films present a technology potentially more achievable than faster-than-light space travel.
“The world of James Bond lies at the intersection of science fiction and scientific fact,” said Chevy Humphrey, president and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry. “In partnership with EON Productions, we are able to bring this ground-breaking new exhibit to life, telling a unique story of how science and technology are woven into popular fiction, and imagining the possibilities. We are very happy to be the starting point for this.”
Gravity Industries’ jet suit is a prime example.Sean Connery’s Bond piloted a prototype jetpack in 1965. thunder ball, and the suit was considered too dangerous for operational use, but Gravity Industries is showcasing a jet suit used in realistic scenarios by special forces soldiers.sucker climber used in You only live twice Also on display is the work that Stanford University is believed to have inspired the “Gecko Glove” that actually allows you to climb walls.
007 Science includes 13 vehicles and over 90 additional artifacts, including lipstick and earphones that enabled secret communications. no time to diethe MI6 retinal scanner that unlocked the MI6 communications room golden eyeParahawk Snowmobile Hybrid this world is not enoughand safe-cracking devices from About Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
007 Rendering of the car part of the science exhibit.Museum of Science and Industry
The exhibit features a lab space inspired by where Q Department works while creating the secret field technology featured in the Bond films. There will also be the same interactive touchscreen activities experienced at the Spy Museum, where visitors can test their skills developing the perfect James Bond vehicle for espionage or designing stunts for the movie.
“‘007 Science’ invites the public to discover real-world science in front of and behind the camera,” said Greg Wilson, associate producer of the James Bond film series.
The exhibit will run until late October, and timed admission tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for children, and $9 for museum members.For more information about the exhibits, please click here msichicago.org/007science.