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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.*
Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
* 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 |
| March | Saturday, March 24 - Saturday, March 31 |
| April | Sunday, April 1 - Saturday, April 7 |
| May | Saturday, May 26 - Thursday, May 31 |
| June | every day |
| July | every day |
| August | every day |
| September | Saturday, September 1 - Monday, September 3 |
| November | Friday, November 16 - Sunday, November 18 Friday, November 23 - Sunday, November 25 |
| December | Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9 Saturday, December 15 - Sunday, December 23 Wednesday, December 26 - Sunday, December 30 |
On dates not listed as Extended Hours dates, regular hours (9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) apply. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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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- Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- 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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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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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.