49th MMSI Chicago Show (Military Miniature Society of Illinois) Opens October 18-19, 2024
On October 18-19, 2024, the MMSI will feature exhibits of miniature sculpture, seminars, an auction and vendors with items for sale at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Hotel (50 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173). - September 17, 2024
A World of Hand-Painted Miniature Sculptures Will be on Display at the 48th Annual Chicago Show Presented by the MMSI October 20-21, 2023 at the Schaumburg Marriott
The MMSI (Military Miniature Society of Illinois) will present its 48th Annual Chicago Show on Oct. 20 and 21, 2023. The event features an exhibit area of miniature sculptures, seminars, an auction, and vendors with items for sale at the Chicago Marriott-Schaumburg, 50 N. Martingale Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173. - September 20, 2023
World Class Miniature Sculpture Art Event Coming to Illinois October 21-22, 2022
Come witness a world in miniature at the Marriott Schaumburg Hotel on October 21-22, 2022 to see the artistry of painters and sculptors of figures, vehicles, aircraft, ships, dioramas and more at the MMSI's 47th Chicago show. - September 01, 2022
MMSI's 45th Annual Chicago Show Coming October 11-12, 2019
Come witness a world in miniature at the Marriott Schaumburg Hotel on October 11-12, 2019 to see the artistry of painters and sculptors of figures, vehicles, aircraft, ships, dioramas and more. - August 12, 2019
Miniature Sculptures Return to Chicago This Fall
After hosting the World Model Expo 2017 in July, the Chicago area will once again be hosting an event featuring many artists and their examples of miniature sculptures ranging from figures, ships, vehicles airplanes, dioramas and more along with the vendors who supply the kits, paints, brushes, books and other materials to create these pieces of art. - September 09, 2017
A World of Hand Painted Miniature Sculptures Will be on Display
The 43rd Annual Chicago Show Presented by the Military Miniature Society of Illinois will be held October 13-15, 2017 at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Hotel. - August 15, 2017
World Model Expo 2017 Chicago Labeled a Huge Success
The triennial World Model Expo 2017 wrapped up on Sunday July 9, 2017 after a busy week of events as the over 2000 people composed of exhibitors, vendors and attendees who gathered from all over the globe came together for a few days to experience the world in miniature. - July 14, 2017
The International World of Miniature Artists Come to Chicago July 7-9
More than 400 exhibitors along with 2,000 enthusiasts and attendees are expected to attend the World Model Expo 2017 Chicago from July 7 through July 9, 2017. - July 03, 2017
Day to Day Schedule of Happenings at the World Model Expo 2017 Chicago
Every day of the World Model Expo 2017 Chicago is packed with options for those interested in the work of international artists painting miniature figures from all eras, along with vehicles, ships, planes, fantasy subjects and dioramas. Vendors selling a variety of items along with “how to” seminars, award ceremonies, photo opportunities and social functions round out three big days of the event. - June 26, 2017
Organizing World Model Expo Chicago 2017 is an International Cooperative Effort
A collaborative effort of organizations working together is the force that is taking the concept of World Model Expo 2017 from a dream to reality. It is with the help of several groups from all parts of the United States and beyond that this triennial international show returns to the USA since Boston in 2005. - June 05, 2017
World Model Expo 2017 Chicago Offers Attendees Much to See During the Event
The city of Chicago offers visitors to the international triennial World Model Expo a wide variety of options for dining, entertainment, shopping and ease of transportation for their visit to the largest gathering of artists creating and displaying miniature figures, dioramas, vehicles, ships, planes and fantasy subjects. - May 24, 2017
World's Top Military Miniature Artists Coming to Chicago July 7-9, 2017
Chicago will host the World Model Expo 2017 July 7-9, 2017 at the Chicago Hilton welcoming the world's top artists of miniature figures and more and for the first time back in the USA since 2005. - April 26, 2017
Chicago Miniature Figure Show a Success... World Masters Donate Works to Auction to Support Next Year's Triennial World Model Expo in 2017
The 42nd Annual Show by the Military Miniature Society of Illinois was a huge success with over 400 attendees and 170 exhibitors with world master artists donating their works to support the triennial "World Model Expo" planned for July 2017 in Chicago; the first time this event will be back in the USA since 2005. - October 27, 2016
Miniature Figures, Vignettes, Vehicles, Planes, Ships, Dioramas and More Will Return to Chicago at the MMSI Show on October 22nd
Come see an array of hand-painted figures, vehicles, planes, ships and more and learn how they are made by the artists. Visit the exhibit hall to see who will win the awards and stop by the vendor area to take home your own miniature piece of history or pop culture. - October 14, 2016
See 42 Years of Excellence in Miniature
The 42nd Annual Show of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois (MMSI) will feature hundreds of painted figures, vehicles, aircraft, ships dioramas, vignettes and more from all eras of history along with fiction and fantasy. - September 30, 2016