Museum of Science and Industry

Identify Your Fingerprints

Step 5 of 9: Examine

Examine the ridges of your fingerprint, which has expanded on the balloon. You can use a magnifying glass to get a better look. Compare your fingerprint to the examples in the next steps to see if you have a loop, whorl, or arch.

Museum Hours
  • Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Open every day except Christmas Day
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Museum Location
Museum of Science+Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
1 (773) 684-1414
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