Illinois Resident Free Days
Illinois residents receive free general admission 52 days per year. View our Illinois Free Day Schedule to learn more.
Chicago Resident Discount
Chicago residents receive a discount on general admission when purchased onsite: $3 off for adults and seniors, and $1 off for children.
Always Free
Active duty military, Illinois POWs, Chicago firefighters, Chicago police officers and Illinois teachers (pre-K through 12th grade) receive free general admission for themselves by showing a valid occupational I.D. when purchasing tickets onsite.
Illinois school groups who register for field trips also receive free general admission. Learn more
Illinois home school groups and families can also receive free general admission. Learn more
If you’re a member of an Association of Science-Technology Center (ASTC)—located more than 90 miles from MSI—you are eligible for free general admission for two adults and all children under 18 living in your home, and an additional guest (adult or child). You must present your science center's membership card with an ASTC logo to redeem this benefit. Learn more
Great Values
Membership
A year membership to the Museum of Science and Industry is an incredible value. Benefits include free general admission every day, free or discounted passes to special exhibitions, free Omnimax tickets, free coat check and stroller service, 10 percent discount at stores and restaurants, and free parking at the Household levels or discounted parking at Individual Premium level. Learn more
CityPASS
Chicago CityPASS is a booklet of admission tickets to Chicago’s 5 must-see attractions at 50% off the combined admission price. Buy a CityPASS online, buy it when you arrive at the Museum of Science and Industry, or you can call (773) 684-1414. Learn more
Go Chicago Card
The Go Chicago Card provides you access to 25 of Chicago's top attractions and tours for a single low price on a single ticket. Save now - buy a one day, three day, or seven day pass at the Museum. Learn more
Kids Museum Passport
Chicago Public Library cardholders may also take advantage of Chicago Public Library Kids Museum Passports.
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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Chicago CityPASS
Save 46% off admission to the Museum of Science and Industry, plus 4 more top Chicago attractions: Skydeck Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium OR Art Institute of Chicago. You’ll skip most ticket lines, too. Buy your CityPASS booklet online or at the Museum, and use it today!
- 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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