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 | $15 | $14 | $10 |
| General Admission for Chicago residents1 | $13 | $12 | $9 |
1 Chicago residents receive a discount on general admission:
$2 off for adults & seniors, $1 off for children. Available only at Museum ticket counters.
Add-Ons | Adult | Senior | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omnimax | $8 | $7 | $6 |
| U-505 Submarine: Optional On-board Tour | $8 | $8 | $6 |
| U-505 Submarine: Exhibit | free | free | free |
| WOW! Tour | $8 | $8 | $6 |
| MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition (Opening March 15, 2012) | $10 | $10 | $8 |
CityPASS | Adult | Senior | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission + Omnimax + four other Chicago attractions = big savings! More about CityPASS. | $76 | $76 | $59 |
Become a Member Today: Membership starts at only $55
Membership | |
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Level | Price |
| Bachelor of Science - Individual | $80 |
| Master of Science - Family | $115 |
| Doctorate in Science - Premier | $180 |
| Associate of Science - Senior (65+) | $55 |
| Associate of Science - Student* | $55 |
* Students must present school ID for this membership level.
Parking
Parking | Per Vehicle |
|---|---|
| General Public | $20 |
| Member - Bachelor of Science | $20 |
| Member - Master of Science | $14 |
| Member - Doctorate in Science | FREE |
Garage clearance is 8' 2". For motorcoach and bus parking information, click here.
Illinois Free Days
2012 Illinois Free Day ScheduleIllinois residents receive free general admission1 on the following dates: | |
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| January | 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 |
| February | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| March | 5 |
| April | 19 |
| May | 23 |
| June | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 |
| September | 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 |
| October | 1, 2, 3 |
| November | 5 |
| December | 3 |
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, 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.
Special rates available for school and tour groups of 15 or more with four-week advance reservation. For details, contact the Museum's Call Center at (773) 684-1414.
Also see the Chicago Public Library Great Kids Museum Passports!
Omnimax is a trademark of Imax Corporation, Mississauga, Canada.
- 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
Chicago CityPASS
Chicago CityPASS saves you 50% on admission to 5 must-see Chicago attractions. Buy your CityPASS booklet online or at the Museum, and use it today!
- 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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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.