Planning an Event
Whether you are hosting a corporate cocktail reception throughout the entire museum, a holiday dinner in our Rotunda space, a wedding reception in the Lagoon area, a summer picnic on the front lawn, our on-site event planners will work with you on every detail.
Exploring the Inventive Genius in You
Guests will feel like kids again with our signature event "Exploring the Inventive Genius in You".
No music has had a more profound impact on our culture than the Blues.
Step back in time and enjoy the sleek and sophisticated look of Hollywood in the 1940's.
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- 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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Smart Home: Green + Wired
The "greenest home in Chicago" is back with more new eco-friendly technology for 2009.
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Wild Ocean (limited run)
Swim with the sharks and other big game fish along the Wild Coast of South Africa.
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White House: A Look Inside
Explore a meticulously detailed, large-scale replica of America's most famous landmark.
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Explore the White City: World's Fair Simulation
Dr. Lisa Snyder presents a fascinating virtual simulation of the 1893 World's Fair.
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Discoveries ... Member Travel: France
Members can explore culture, science and advanced technology in Paris and Toulouse.
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Support Us
- Become a Member
It's fun, easy, and a great value to earn your "Degree" in science! It's an adventure you don't want to miss.
- Donate
Support from individuals, corporations and foundations help us fulfill our goal of inspiring all who visit.
- Volunteer
Be part of our history of fun by volunteering at the Museum of Science and Industry.
about the museum
Opened in 1933, the oldest science Museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere attracts approximately 2 million visitors per year.