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:
http://www.choosechicago.com/travelprofessionals/group_tour/pages/motorcoach.aspx
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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- Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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Group Travel Brochure
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