Explore the Evolution of Late Night TV
Fri Oct 23, 12pm
Late-night TV time capsule
History Exhibition
Star performerJohnny Carson: The Centennial Exhibit
Every day, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
West Loop, Chicago
🎬Original props and recreated Tonight Show set
👨👩👧👦Scavenger hunt keeps kids engaged
🔄Featured exhibit changes annually
Step behind the desk of the king of late night. The Johnny Carson Centennial Exhibit brings you face-to-face with original props and a recreated Tonight Show set from his 30-year reign.
nostalgic broadcast artifacts
interactive set pieces
TV history deep dive
family-friendly museum
Thursday, October 22
History Exhibition
Star performerJohnny Carson: The Centennial Exhibit
Every day, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
West Loop, Chicago
🎬Original props and recreated Tonight Show set
👨👩👧👦Scavenger hunt keeps kids engaged
🔄Featured exhibit changes annually
Step behind the desk of the king of late night. The Johnny Carson Centennial Exhibit brings you face-to-face with original props and a recreated Tonight Show set from his 30-year reign.
nostalgic broadcast artifacts
interactive set pieces
TV history deep dive
family-friendly museum
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- nostalgic broadcast artifacts
- interactive set pieces
- TV history deep dive
- family-friendly museum
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