Center for the Advancement of Science Education
We excite students, empower teachers and engage the community with innovative programs.
- Field Trips
- Explore a submarine, travel into a coal mine, learn about space exploration, join a live science show and much more.
- Learning Labs
- Students experience the passion and thrill of scientific discovery in workshops that align with Illinois Learning Standards.
- Teacher Workshops
- Register for an Oct. 9 NASA workshop for math and science teachers on the challenges of working and living in space.
What's New
- Educator Open House
- Join us Oct. 23 for a free evening event. Enjoy a cocktail reception, explore exhibits and learn about our Center for the Advancement of Science Education.
- Science Minors
- These teens learn about science, make friends and meet science professionals while interacting with Museum guests.
- Live Science
- Be part of the action in our new live science experiences! Learn about chemistry, physics, biology and more in these fun, interactive shows.
- Bus scholarship program
- We offer free bus transportation to economically disadvantaged schools in the Chicago Public Schools system.
Featured Classroom Activities
How To
- Build a Roller Coaster
- Learn about energy as you send a marble through a roller coaster that you design.
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
Learn how to make green living and eco-friendly technology part of your life.
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Wild Ocean
Swim with the sharks and other big game fish along the Wild Coast of South Africa.
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Grand Canyon Adventure
Get ready for an exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River!
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- Coming Soon
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Spooky Science
Have a blast aghast during Halloween at the Museum of Science and Industry!
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Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light
Cap off our 75th Anniversary year with the entire family at the Museum’s beloved annual holiday.
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A Home for All Seasons - Winter
Visit our winter Smart Home event for tips on having a green holiday season.
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New Online Activities
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See the Colors in Leaves
Use chromatography to separate the pigments in leaves and see what they're made of.
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Fly a Hot-Air Balloon
See what happens when air is heated as you build and fly a huge hot-air balloon.
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Build an Electric Motor
Magnets and electricity work together to make an electric motor.