Museum of Science and Industry

Shops

Looking for the perfect gift or a science-inspired souvenir? The Museum's shops offer a wide range of cool toys, gizmos, books and unique exhibit-related gifts.

• The Big Idea
• Located in the Great Hall.
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  Galaxy Shop
• Located in the Henry Crown Space Center.
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  The Kids Stop Shop
• Located near the Group Center.
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  Museum Photo Studio
• Capture your Museum moments at the photo studios located near Yesterday’s Main Street and the U-505 exhibit. The Museum's featured temporary exhibit also offers photo services.

You may also purchase gifts through the Museum's secure online store.

Restaurants

There’s something for everyone at the Museum.

• The Brain Food Court
• Ground Floor
• Open Monday - Saturday, 9:30 - 2:30 and Sunday, 11:00 - 2:30
• Our modern food court features fresh made pizzas, made-to-order deli sandwiches, fresh-tossed salads, delicious stir-fry dishes, cooked-to-order grilled items and more.
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  The Brain Food Cafe
• Ground Floor
• Open Monday - Saturday, 9:30 - 3:30 and Sunday, 11:00 - 5:00
  (Closes 30 minutes before Museum closing each day)
• In a hurry? Our Cafe features Starbuck’s Coffee and other coffee specialties, pastries, continental breakfast selections, and a limited selection of sandwiches and salads.
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  Finnigan’s Ice Cream Parlor
• Main Floor near the Coal Mine exhibit
• Opens at 11:30 a.m. and closes one hour before the scheduled Museum close time.
• Visit our old fashioned ice cream parlor and take a step back to the turn-of-the-century. Based on a real Hyde Park ice cream parlor of the same name, which opened in 1917, Finnigan’s serves tempting ice cream favorites, including sundaes and shakes. Finnigan’s also features Starbucks Coffee.
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  Vending Machines
• Ground Floor near the Group Entrance and in the Lower Court by the escalators
• A variety of vending machines offer beverages and snacks.