Bus Parking
The Museum of Science and Industry offers convenient motorcoach drop-off and pick-up but does not have motorcoach/school bus parking.
Just north of the Museum, the City of Chicago offers motorcoach parking at the McCormick Place Truck Marshalling Yard, located at 31st Street and Lake Shore Drive. For more information on motorcoach parking and loading zones in the City of Chicago, please visit Choose Chicago.
Choose Chicago: Motorcoach Parking
Directions to Motorcoach/School Bus Parking
From the Museum of Science and Industry, go north on Lake Shore Drive. Exit at 31st Street and turn left over Lake Shore Drive. Turn right on Moe Street, following the signs to McCormick Place Truck Marshalling Yard.
Automobile Parking
Paid automobile parking is available in the Museum's underground parking lot located on the west side of the Museum. This garage offers an 8' 2" clearance. Entrance to the Museum from the garage is wheelchair accessible.
- 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
- 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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