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
- Nov 20, 2009 - Feb 15, 2010
- Explore a meticulously detailed, large-scale replica of America's most famous landmark.
Exhibit
- YOU! The Experience
- A new permanent exhibit celebrating the connection between the human mind, body and spirit.
Omnimax Theater
Omnimax
- Wired to Win
- Oct 23, 2009 - Feb 11, 2010
- Go inside the science of surviving cycling's most grueling race.
Omnimax
- The Human Body
- Oct 23, 2009 - Feb 11, 2010
- Extraordinary views of ordinary happenings in your body.
Omnimax
- 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
- Go back in time to explore the Museum during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
Event
- 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
- February 21, 2009
- Catch five Omnimax films in one big night.
Live Science Experiences
Live Science Experience
- 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
- Learn how flu viruses infect your body and how to defend yourself.
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
Plan Your Visit
- First Timers
- Is it your first time to visit the Museum, or just been a while?
- Return Visits
- See what’s new and exciting at the Museum!
- 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
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.