Volunteer Applications
Join over 500 volunteers who give their time and talent to the Museum's mission! Here's how.
Get Started!
Applications will be processed in fall 2010 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. Once your application has been received and processed by the Volunteer Office staff, you will be notified about orientation dates.
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 Rachel Carter, Volunteer Coordinator.
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
- Phone:
- (773) 753-1382
- FAX:
- (773) 753-1357
- Museum Hours
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- extended hours through September 6:
- Daily: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
Chicago's greenest home re-opens with a fresh look and new technology.
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Hubble
Take an unprecedented voyage through distant galaxies with the first space-based observatory.
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Legends of Flight
Soar along with pilots in search of the "ultimate flying experience."
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- Coming Soon
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Jim Henson's Fantastic World Member Preview
A private viewing night for members to experience this new exhibit.
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TEDxWindyCity
MSI hosts the latest local TED event: "The Best Ideas Since Sliced Bread."
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Jim Henson's Fantastic World [COMING SOON]
A rare peek into the imagination of this brilliant artist, puppeteer and filmmaker.
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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.