Welcome to the Museum of Science and Industry
We invite you to visit our landmark building and interact with exhibits, tours and demos
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Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
- November 20, 2009 - January 03, 2010
- Main Level, Museum-Wide
- Museum Map
Celebrate with the entire family at the Museum's beloved annual holiday.
Exhibit
- ART + Science = Architecture
- Jul 01, 2009 - Mar 15, 2010
- Get up close to iconic buildings recreated in large-scale LEGO® form by Adam Reed Tucker.
Event
- Holiday Performances and Events: November
- Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 30, 2009
- Kick off the seasonal festivities in November with holiday songs, music and dance.
Event
- Explore the White City: World's Fair Simulation
- Dec 05, 2009 - Dec 06, 2009
- Dr. Lisa Snyder presents a fascinating virtual simulation of the 1893 World's Fair.
Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to the Museum with customized recommendations – just for you.
- Museum Hours
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- holiday hours (through Nov. 29)
- Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- holiday hours (through Nov. 29)
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Wired to Win
Go inside the science of surviving cycling's most grueling race.
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Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Celebrate with the entire family at the Museum's beloved annual holiday.
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
The "greenest home in Chicago" is back with more new eco-friendly technology for 2009.
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- Coming Soon
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Holiday Performances and Events: December
Seasonal songs, dance, pageantry and readings are just part of the festivities.
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Discoveries ... Member Travel: France
Members can explore culture, science and advanced technology in Paris and Toulouse.
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Member Omnimax Film Festival
Five big-screen films, one big night.
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New Online Activities
- Online Activity
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Simple Machines
Help Twitch do his late-night work in the Museum workshop by creating simple machines.
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Grow a Garden in a Glove
Explore what plants need to grow.
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Construct a Worm Farm
See how worms keep your garden healthy.
Science Chicago
The world's largest science celebration, Science Chicago: Life's a Lab will awaken your inner scientist by allowing kids of all ages to explore our region's wondrous scientific resources.