Reciprocal Admissions
Your Museum of Science and Industry membership allows you to take advantage of two separate programs that offer free or preferred rate admissions at over 200 museums, primarily in North America.
The ASTC Travel Passport Program grants free or discounted general admission to MSI bachelor, masters, and doctorate level members when you travel 90 miles or more from Chicago.
The Local Reciprocity Program grants 50 percent off admissions at museums primarily in Chicago. This program is open to all levels of MSI members.
Important Guidelines for using the reciprocal admissions programs
Because participation in and the benefits of the programs can change at any time, be sure to follow these guidelines.
Step 1: Call first
In order to maximize your experience, call the museum you plan to visit before you go to confirm that reciprocal admission benefits or discounts are still in effect.
Step 2: Bring your MSI card
It is required that you take your MSI membership card with you in order to verify your identity and the active status of your membership. If you do not have your MSI membership card with you at the participating institution, we will not be able to verify your membership by telephone and you will be required to pay full price admissions.
ASTC Travel Passport Program
Check our ASTC Program Participant List (PDF) to find the other attractions across the country and around the world that provide reciprocal admission benefits to Museum of Science and Industry members at Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate categories.
Local Reciprocity Program
Museum of Science and Industry members in all membership categories receive 50% off general admission at the following local institutions:
- Burpee Museum of Natural History - (815) 965-3433
- Discovery Center Museum - (815) 963-6769
- International Museum of Surgical Science - (312) 642-6502
- Lake County Discovery Museum - (847) 968-3400
- Notebaert Nature Museum - (773) 755-5100
- SciTech Hands-On Museum - (630) 859-3434
- Milwaukee Public Museum - (414) 278-2700
- Museum Hours
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- Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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- Getting Here
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MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition
Try your hand at busting or confirming myths in wildly entertaining experiments.
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Rocky Mountain Express
Jump onboard this journey through the Canadian Rockies by train!
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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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- Coming Soon
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Born To Be Wild
Journey to Borneo and Kenya with wildlife teams rescuing endangered elephants and orangutans.
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[SOLD OUT] Member Day Trip: Sidewalks to Skyscrapers
Learn how to design buildings that withstand the forces of wind, fire and earthquakes.
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Family Snoozeum Night
Join us for a special Snoozeum open to families with children ages 6-12.
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about the museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.