Museum of Science and Industry


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
Our Institute for Quality Science Teaching offers hands-on, inquiry-based workshops aligned to classroom curriculum.

Featured Classroom Activities

How To


Cook Food Using the Sun
Absorb heat energy to create a solar oven.

How To


Construct a Worm Farm
See how worms keep your garden healthy.

How To


Grow a Garden in a Glove
Explore what plants need to grow.

What's New

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.
Science Minors
These teens learn about science, make friends and meet science professionals while interacting with Museum guests.
Bus scholarship program
We offer free bus transportation to economically disadvantaged schools in the Chicago Public Schools system.
Community Programs
We're making science fun in our after-school science clubs, teen volunteer program, Museum sleepovers and other special initiatives.

Contact Us

For field trips, call (773) 684-1414.  For other education inquiries, email edinfo(at)msichicago.org.

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CASE

The Center aims to inspire the next generation of inventors and innovators with programs that empower teachers, engage the community and excite students.

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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.

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What's Coming Soon

New Online Activities


  • Online Activity
  • Simple Machines

    Help Twitch do his late-night work in the Museum workshop by creating simple machines.



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