50% Off Admission at Selected Local Museums
Museum of Science and Industry members can visit over 270 other attractions around the world for free or reduced admission through MSI’s partnership with the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC).
Museum of Science and Industry members receive 50% off General Admission at the Following Local Institutions:
- Burpee Museum of Natural History – (815) 965-3433
- Chicago Children’s Museum – (312) 527-1000
- 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
Because participation in and the benefits of the ASTC program can change at any time with no or little notice, please call the organization you plan to visit ahead of time to confirm what type of discount they will offer you, as each museum has its own admissions policy. Other restrictions may also apply.
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 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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The Glass Experience
The science, technology, brilliance and beauty behind glass is revealed in this stunning exhibition.
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Exploring the Collection: Photographs by Terry Evans
Terry Evans explores some of Chicago’s hidden treasures—found in the Museum's collection.
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- Coming Soon
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Master Glass Artist Lino Tagliapietra
An intimate session with renowned designer glass Lino Tagliapietra.
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Bill Nye... The Science Guy
A fascinating lecture and question-and-answer session with Bill Nye... the Science Guy.
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The Plan of Chicago
Professor Carl Smith presents a lecture on the Burnham Plan and architect Daniel Burnham.
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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.