How To Order Your Member Tickets
Museum of Science and Industry members can obtain their free or discounted member tickets for special exhibitions through the Museum's online ticketing, by phone at (773) 684-1414, or onsite at the Membership Desk in the Museum's Entry Hall. Your membership must be active when you request member tickets and still be active on the date you choose to attend in order for us to process the transaction. Same-day reservations are only available on-site, and are subject to availability.
Coal Mine
As of March 15, 2012, the Coal Mine tour requires a timed-entry ticket. This allows tickets to be reserved in advance, so that guests can guarantee entry into the Coal Mine, and we eliminate lines at the exhibit.
Members receive:
Discounted Coal Mine tickets: $7 for adults and seniors, $5 for children ages 3-11.
- Museum Hours
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- Extended hours through Labor Day:
Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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- Museum Location
- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Animal Inside Out
A stunning look inside the animal kingdom from the creators of BODY WORLDS.
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The Last Reef
Take a thrilling underwater journey to explore the beauty and mysteries of coral reefs.
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Space Junk
A visually stunning exploration of our planet's perilous ring of orbiting debris.
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- Coming Soon
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80 at 80
See 80 rarely displayed artifacts in an exhibit commemorating the Museum's 80th anniversary.
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MSI's 80th Birthday Party
Join us as we turn 80 with entertainment, a new exhibit, and a unique "cake"!
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Building a Century of Progress
Revisit the memorable architectural and visual design of Chicago's 1933 World's Fair.
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about the museum
Opened in 1933, the oldest science Museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere attracts approximately 2 million visitors per year.