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- Call us at (773) 684-1414
The Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, IL 60637Main: (773) 684-1414
TTY: (773) 753-1351
Museum Hours
Daily: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
The Museum is open every day of the year except December 25th.
* Open until 5:30 p.m. on select dates. See Extended Museum Hours Calendar.
Extended Museum Hours Calendar
The Museum will offer special extended hours (open until 5:30 p.m.) on the following dates:
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| January | Sunday, January 1 |
| More extended hours offered during Spring Break, summer months, Thanksgiving and December holidays. (schedule TBA soon) |
On dates not listed as Extended Hours dates, regular hours (9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) apply.
Directions
See Getting Here.
Accessibility
Museum entrances and public areas are wheelchair accessible. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
FAQ
If you don't see it here, please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more visit-related information.
- Museum Admission
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Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to the Museum with customized recommendations – just for you.
- Museum Hours
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- Daily: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
what's new at msi
Museum president and CEO David Mosena tells you what to look for when you visit MSI.
- Happening Now
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Powerful: African Americans in Energy
Navigate a miniature golf landscape as you learn about our range of energy choices.
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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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Rocky Mountain Express
Jump onboard this journey through the Canadian Rockies by train!
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- Coming Soon
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Member Omnimax Film Festival
See a favorite Omnimax film, catch one you may have missed or experience a premiere.
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MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition [Opens March 15]
Try your hand at busting or confirming myths in wildly entertaining experiments.
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Elements and Experiments
Join bestselling author Theodore Gray on his tour of the periodic table.
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Group Planning
- School Groups
- Teachers bringing school groups of 15 or more.
- Tour Operators
- Tour Operators bringing groups of 15 or more.
- 15+ Groups
- Private groups of 15 or more receive discounts with advance reservations.
Support Us
- Become a Member
It's fun, easy, and a great value to earn your "Degree" in science! It's an adventure you don't want to miss.
- Donate
Support from individuals, corporations and foundations help us fulfill our goal of inspiring all who visit.
- Volunteer
Be part of our history of fun by volunteering at the Museum of Science and Industry.
about the museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.