Planes floated overhead as galagoers dined in the Rotunda at the MSI (5700 S. Lake Shore) Oct. 7. Host and “Chicago P.D.” star LaRoyce Hawkins joined guests at the White City afterparty, where Rev Run and DJ Ruckus performed. Co-chaired by Christine and Matthew Boler and Julie and David Fisher, the event raised more than $2 million for the museum’s exhibits and educational programs.

Get involved: The museum is looking for volunteers: Apply to take part in your favorite exhibits, from The Great Train Story to Science Storms. Learn more at Msichicago.org/support/volunteer.

Photos by Alison Neidt Toonen, Jeff Schear and Kasumi Chow