The MMSI Meets Next on Saturday, April 5th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dave Peschke discusses his miniatures and airplanes
The MMSI’s New Meeting Schedule & Locale
Our monthly meetings will continue on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Morton Grove Public Library. We have had strong attendance, and people are very happy with this venue. The Morton Grove Public Library is at 6140 Lincoln Avenue, and we meet in the Baxter Auditorium. (These events are not sponsored by the Morton Grove Public Library.)
UPCOMING MEETING DATES
May 17: Painting and Model Building Workshop. Bring along something to work on. Presentations of various techniques will be given.
June 14: Special Meeting at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will have a joint meeting with our local AMPS group. After the meeting we will tour the First Division Museum. It includes murals by Keith Rocco that Dave Peschke assisted on, and Dave will give us more of the back story on the murals.
July & August: Summer Break
September 6: Topic TBD
October 4: Topic TBD
November 1: Topic TBD
December Holiday Party, Date TBD
THE MMSI’S 50th CHICAGO SHOW TAKES PLACE OCT. 17-18, 205. AT THE MARRIOTT SCHAUMBURG, 50 N. MARTINGALE ROAD
Select this link to reserve your hotel room with the show discount of $118 USD/night
What Are Military Miniatures?
Today's "military miniatures" go well beyond their beginning as toy soldiers, vehicles, airplanes, and ships. This world in miniature ranges from historical subjects, to events happening in our world today, to fantasy topics that express the artists' creative talents. No longer regarded as just toys, these miniature works of art are highly valued by those who appreciate the subject and especially the artists who have created the wide variety of pieces seen today which encompass individual pieces, vignettes, and dioramas.
Our Publication - “The Scabbard”
The Scabbard is published quarterly for and by the members and friends of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois. Electronic subscriptions are free.
Annual Chicago Show
Click Here for Awards and Photos from Previous Shows
The MMSI’s 50th Chicago Show takes place Oct. 17-18, 2025