Admission
Tickets are available to purchase online and at the Museum ticket counters.
To charge by phone, call the Museum at (773) 684-1414.
Ticket Type | Adult | Senior | Child |
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| General Admission1 | $18 | $17 | $11 |
| General Admission for Chicago residents1 | $15 | $14 | $10 |
1 Chicago residents receive a discount on general admission:
$3 off for adults & seniors, $1 off for children. Available only at Museum ticket counters.
Add-Ons | Adult | Senior | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMAL INSIDE OUT | $12 | $12 | $8 |
| Coal Mine | $8 | $8 | $6 |
| WOW! Tour | $8 | $8 | $6 |
| Omnimax | $8 | $7 | $6 |
| U-505 Submarine: Optional On-board Tour | $8 | $8 | $6 |
| U-505 Submarine: Exhibit | free | free | free |
CityPASS | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission + Omnimax + four other Chicago attractions = big savings! More about CityPASS. | $94 | $79 |
Become a Member Today: Membership starts at only $70
Membership | |
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Level | Price |
| Individual | $90 |
| Individual Premium | $118 |
| Household | $155 |
| Household Premium | $215 |
| Senior/Student*, Teachers**, National*** | $20 off |
* Senior (ages 60+) and Student discounts apply to Individual or Individual Premium levels. Students must present school ID for this membership level. ** Illinois teachers receive a $20 discount on any level. *** National members (living 100 miles or more from MSI) receive a $20 discount on any level.
Parking
Parking | Per Vehicle |
|---|---|
| General Public | $20 |
| Member - Individual | $20 |
| Member - Individual Premium | $14 |
| Member - Household/Household Premium | FREE |
Garage clearance is 8' 2". For motorcoach and bus parking information, click here.
Illinois Free Days
2013 Illinois Free Day ScheduleIllinois residents receive free general admission1 on the following dates: | |
|---|---|
| January 2013 | 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31 |
| February | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| March | 4 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 6 |
| June | 3-7, 10 |
| September | 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30 |
| October | 1, 2 |
| November | 4 |
| December | 9 |
1 On Illinois Free Days, general admission is free for all Illinois residents who show valid proof of residency. No further Chicago residency discounts apply on Illinois Free Days. Omnimax films, Coal Mine, the optional U-505 onboard tour, and certain temporary exhibits are not included in general admission, and require separate admission. See Ticket Prices on Illinois Free Days and Parking.
Additional Details
- General admission does not include parking, special exhibits, Omnimax® movies or U-505 on-board tours.
- Telephone orders may be subject to a processing fee (for non-members) and cannot be made on day of visit. Exhibits requiring a timed tickets may sell out; please purchase your tickets in advance.
Discounts
- Chicago residents receive a discount on general admission: $3 off for adults and seniors, $1 off for children. Available only at Museum ticket counters.
- Active military personnel, Chicago firefighters and police officers, and Illinois teachers (pre-K through 12th grades) receive free general admission with current I.D. (see Frequently Asked Questions for details). Available only at Museum ticket counters.
Chicago Public Library cardholders may also take advantage of Chicago Public Library Great Kids Museum Passports.
Group Rates
Special rates available for school and tour groups of 15 or more with four-week advance reservation. For details, see Groups.
Omnimax is a trademark of Imax Corporation, Mississauga, Canada.
- Museum Hours
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
Chicago CityPASS
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- Happening Now
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Animal Inside Out
A stunning look inside the animal kingdom from the creators of BODY WORLDS.
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Space Junk
A visually stunning exploration of our planet's perilous ring of orbiting debris.
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Air Racers
Ride along as elite pilots fight for position, wingtip-to-wingtip, in the fastest motor sport.
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- Coming Soon
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Inventive Genius Lecture: Empires of Light
Jill Jonnes discusses the electric clashes between Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse.
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The Wooded Isle and Gardens of the World's Fair
Cathy Maloney discusses the gardens of the World's Fairs and tours the Wooded Isle.
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The Wooded Isle and Gardens of the World's Fair
Cathy Maloney returns to discuss World's Fair gardens and tour the Wooded Isle.
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Plan Your Visit
- First Timers
- Is it your first time to visit the Museum, or just been a while?
- Return Visits
- See what’s new and exciting at the Museum!
- Members
- We offer a wide-range of fun, exclusive Members-only events.
- Field Trips
- Find suggested activities by age group and subject matter.