In 1928, following a nationwide search for a director, the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago asked Kaempffert to become its first director. He enthusiastically devoted himself to the work of laying out the history of the sciences and of the industries. He encouraged his curators and exhibit designers to base their exhibits on careful research in order to be as objectively truthful as possible.
In 1928, after a nationwide search for a director, the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago chose Kaempffert to lead them. He was enthusiastic about his role in establishing the history of science and industry. He urged his curators and exhibit designers to base their exhibits on thorough research to ensure objectivity.