Museum of Science and Industry


What's Here

There are always new things to do and see at the Museum of Science and Industry.  Prepare for your visit by checking out our fun and interactive exhibits and experiences.


Exhibits

Exhibit

The White House: A Look Inside
The White House: A Look Inside
Nov 20, 2009 - Feb 15, 2010
Explore a meticulously detailed, large-scale replica of America's most famous landmark.

Exhibit

YOU! The Experience
YOU! The Experience
A new permanent exhibit celebrating the connection between the human mind, body and spirit.

Exhibit

U-505 Submarine
U-505 Submarine
Experience the real U-505, the only German submarine in the United States.

Omnimax Theater

Omnimax

Wired to Win
Wired to Win
Oct 23, 2009 - Feb 11, 2010
Go inside the science of surviving cycling's most grueling race.

Omnimax

The Human Body
The Human Body
Oct 23, 2009 - Feb 11, 2010
Extraordinary views of ordinary happenings in your body.

Omnimax

Mysteries of the Great Lakes
Mysteries of the Great Lakes
Feb 13, 2009 - Feb 11, 2010
Explore the beauty of North America's “inland seas.”

Events

Event

Blueprints to Our Past Tour
Blueprints to Our Past Tour
Go back in time to explore the Museum during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

Event

U-505 Behind-the-Scenes Tour
U-505 Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Take a special private group behind-the-scenes tour of the U-505 submarine.

Event

Member Omnimax Film Festival 2009
Member Omnimax Film Festival 2009
February 21, 2009
Catch five Omnimax films in one big night.

Live Science Experiences

Live Science Experience

MSI Hospital
MSI Hospital
Be the doctor and help figure out what's wrong with iStan!

Live Science Experience

Earth Revealed: Live
Earth Revealed: Live
Learn about your impact on the Earth, watch storms brewing, explore the solar system and more.

Live Science Experience

The Flu and You
The Flu and You
Learn how flu viruses infect your body and how to defend yourself.

Museum Hours
  • Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Open every day except Christmas Day
More Information

Museum Location
Museum of Science+Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
1 (773) 684-1414
Getting Here

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Plan Your Visit


First Timers
Is it your first time to visit the Museum, or just been a while?

Return Visits
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Members
We offer a wide-range of fun, exclusive Members-only events.

Field Trips
Find suggested activities by age group and subject matter.

About The Museum

about the museum

The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.

About The Museum

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