Volunteer Applications
Join over 500 volunteers who give their time and talent to the Museum's mission! Here's how.
Get Started!
Applications are being processed now for adult (age 18 and up) and teen (14-17) volunteers. You must submit the appropriate volunteer application and attend a new volunteer orientation before beginning your volunteer service.
How To Apply
To become a Museum volunteer, fill out an application as instructed below. We are currently accepting adult applications for orientation and volunteer placement in 2012.
Please note: background checks will be run on all volunteers.
Step 1: Complete the appropriate application below.
Adults (age 18 and up): Fill out the Adult Volunteer online application.
Teens (ages 14-17): Download and fill out the PDF application below.
Step 2: Commit to your volunteer hours.
Volunteers must commit to a minimum 40 hours per calendar year.
Step 3: Attend a volunteer orientation.
When we receive and review your application, you will be contacted. If we can place you as a volunteer, you'll be invited to the next orientation meeting.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please e-mail the Museum's Volunteer Coordinator.
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
- Phone:
- (773) 753-1382
- FAX:
- (773) 753-1357
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- Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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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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