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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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- Through Friday, May 24: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 25: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 26: 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Through Friday, May 24: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
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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Jr. Science Cafés: Paws, Claws and Science!
Join us for hands-on projects, student discussions, live science experiences and more!
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Building a Century of Progress
Revisit the memorable architectural and visual design of Chicago's 1933 World's Fair.
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Exploring the White City
Tim Samuelson and Lisa M. Snyder present a virtual tour of the 1893 Columbian Exposition.
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