Field Trips
With 14 acres of exhibits - as well as Omnimax movies, daily live science experiences and hands-on Learning Labs - the Museum provides a wealth of learning opportunities.
The Museum of Science and Industry provides students hands-on, real-world examples of science - inspiring them to ask questions and understand the impact of science on their lives.
Find suggested activities by age and subject matter.
See policies for chaperones, lunch and check in.
Reservations are required. Book your trip online now.
What We Offer
With a wide range of exhibits and activities, the Museum offers something for all ages.
Exhibit Guides and Field Trip Worksheets
We provide pre-, during, and post-visit activities that link your Museum experience to your curriculum, as well as a self-guided exploration called m.Stories that entertains and educates.
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Powerful: African Americans in Energy
Navigate a miniature golf landscape as you learn about our range of energy choices.
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Tornado Alley
Ride along with researchers of VORTEX 2 to hunt for some of nature's most destructive storms.
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Rocky Mountain Express
Jump onboard this journey through the Canadian Rockies by train!
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Member Omnimax Film Festival
See a favorite Omnimax film, catch one you may have missed or experience a premiere.
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MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition [Opens March 15]
Try your hand at busting or confirming myths in wildly entertaining experiments.
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Elements and Experiments
Join bestselling author Theodore Gray on his tour of the periodic table.
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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.
New Online Activities
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Habitat Overcrowding
See what happens when plants compete for survival in an area with limited resources.
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Straw Bridges
Tap into your inner engineer as you design, build and test model bridges.
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What Goes Around
Create a traveling circulatory system to learn how blood flow and nutrient exchange happens.