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 |
| Coal Mine | $8 | $8 | $6 |
| MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition | $10 | $10 | $8 |
| Smart Home: Green + Wired | $8 | $8 | $2 |
CityPASS | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission + Omnimax + four other Chicago attractions = big savings! More about CityPASS. | $84 | $69 |
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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- Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- 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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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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