About Museum Of Science And Industry

The Museum of Science and Industry shows the deep connection that science and technology share with nature, which is highlighted at several points in the museum. Every reason for scientific discoveries is explained at length to those who visit here.

 It also brings about a certain level of curiosity that helps to understand human inventions with respect to both technology and nature. The main attraction here is the Apollo Module exhibit that keeps tourists pouring in at all times during the year. For a perfect day of exploration, the museum does not disappoint.

Must See

  • This is a beautiful palace of fine arts building whose history not only charms us but also gives pleasure to the mind. The beauty of the structure is quite impressive
  • There are three floors dedicated to man's discoveries and there are exhibits of the natural world that explain developments made in the field of human studies
  • There are also human scientific achievements exhibits
  • Over 800 exhibits that include photographs from the time the Zephyr train broke the land speed record in the 1930s
  • Apollo 8 Module Exhibition
  • Interactive exhibits
  • Coal mine exploration
  • Get into the German World war II submarine, U-505
  • Whispering Gallery
  • Robot Revolution
  • The Mirror Maze
  • Baby Chick Hatchery
  • Brick by Brick

How to reach

By Metro/Bus:

From 55th - 56th - 57th St. Metro train station and the Museum of Science and Industry bus stop you can reach the city centre. The fare cost by metro train is 34 $

By Taxi/Rental car/Cab/Uber:

The fare cost of a taxi, rental cars, cab, uber  is 35 $, 40 $, 38 $, 30 $

Tips

  • Plan ahead and get to see as many exhibits as you can
  • Try to get here early and give yourself enough time
  • Make reservations for any special shows in advance
  • Don't skip Finnigan’s Ice Cream Parlor
  • All children should be accompanied by an adult who is over 18 years of age
  • Wheelchairs are permitted in the museum
  • Take a vintage photo
  • Take a guide with you so that you learn more about it
  • Audio guides are available
  • On busy days, you need to get to the museum early because the parking garage will fill up 
  • The bathrooms are spaced far apart in this older museum which can be an issue for younger children or older people
  • If you are going in the winter, don’t worry about carrying your big winter coat as you can use the coat check located across from the ticket counter
  • It’s a large museum so strollers for the little ones are helpful
  • When you get your tickets do get yourself a map and plan out your day before you start

Visit Time

Sunday:            9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday:            9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday:           9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday:      9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday:          9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday:               9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday:           9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

1 to 2 hours if your tickets have not been booked online

 

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Entrance Fee

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Ticket Type                                                     In Person Price        Online Price

Adult (age 12+)                                                  $   18                      $ 16

Child (age 3-11)                                                 $   11                      $ 09

Membership                                                Starts at $ 95       Starts at $ 95 

Explorer 1                                                         $ 30(Adult)        $ 28(Adult)
(museum entry and 1 extra ticketed exhibit)    $ 20(Child)         $ 18(Child)

Explorer 2                                                         $ 42(Adult)        $ 40(Adult) 
(museum entry and 2 extra ticketed exhibits)   $ 29(Child)       $ 27(Child)

Explorer 3                                                        $ 54(Adult)         $ 52(Adult)
(museum entry and 3 extra ticketed exhibits)  $ 38(Child)        $ 36(Child)    

Chicago CityPASS Ticket                            $ 108(Adult)          $108(Adult)                                                                      $   89(Child)          $ 89(Child)

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Time you can spend

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