Host an Event
Call our expert event specialists today at 773.753.2583 to start planning your next event at Chicago’s most event-friendly venue.
Discover a world of possibilities…
Indulge the imagination of your guests in the Museum of Science and Industry’s inspiring and hands-on event spaces, exhibits and live science experiments – we are more than just a beautiful backdrop.
Contact Us
To find out more about having your event at MSI, call (773) 753-2583 to speak with your personal event planner, or complete our online Inquires form.
- Spaces
- The Museum's exceptional spaces and exhibits provide dramatic and fun surroundings, with an added dimension of interactivity.
- Planning
- We've got the "little things" down to a science; the essence and style of your event will be embodied in everything we do including table settings, lighting, floral arrangements, room decor and entertainment.
Recognized for 'Best Catered Event' by BizBash 2010
- Museum Hours
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
Video Tour of Event Spaces
Take a video walk-through of the Museum's unique interior spaces.
- Happening Now
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Animal Inside Out
A stunning look inside the animal kingdom from the creators of BODY WORLDS.
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Space Junk
A visually stunning exploration of our planet's perilous ring of orbiting debris.
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Air Racers
Ride along as elite pilots fight for position, wingtip-to-wingtip, in the fastest motor sport.
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- Coming Soon
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Jr. Science Cafés: Paws, Claws and Science!
Join us for hands-on projects, student discussions, live science experiences and more!
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Building a Century of Progress
Revisit the memorable architectural and visual design of Chicago's 1933 World's Fair.
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Exploring the White City
Tim Samuelson and Lisa M. Snyder present a virtual tour of the 1893 Columbian Exposition.
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about the museum
Opened in 1933, the oldest science Museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere attracts approximately 2 million visitors per year.