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.


Exhibit

MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition
MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition
Mar 15, 2012 - Sep 3, 2012
Try your hand at busting or confirming myths in wildly entertaining experiments.

Exhibit

Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants
Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants
Feb 2, 2012 - Jul 8, 2012
Get a ground-level look at the fascinating life of ants.

Exhibit

Smart Home: Green + Wired
Smart Home: Green + Wired
Apr 19, 2012 - Jan 6, 2013
MSI's green home is open with new decor and innovative ways to live green!

Omnimax

Rocky Mountain Express
Rocky Mountain Express
Oct 7, 2011 - May 28, 2012
Jump onboard this journey through the Canadian Rockies by train!

Omnimax

Tornado Alley
Tornado Alley
Mar 11, 2011 - Oct 1, 2012
Ride along with researchers of VORTEX 2 to hunt for some of nature's most destructive storms.

Event

Tiny House
Tiny House
May 24, 2012 - Jun 7, 2012
The Smart Home's perfect neighbor! Tour 128 square feet of zero net-energy living.

Event

Family Snoozeum Night
Family Snoozeum Night
June 22, 2012
Join us for a special Snoozeum open to families with children ages 6-12.

Event

Member Open House
Member Open House
July 25, 2012
The Membership party of the year, with VIP access, fun activities and our newest exhibit!

Live Science Experience

Happy Brr-thday
Happy Brr-thday
Liquid nitrogen makes this party really cool.

Live Science Experience

Stan: Visiting Hours
Stan: Visiting Hours
Stan, our Human Patient Simulator, wants to meet you!

Live Science Experience

Dream It, Design It, Fab It!
Dream It, Design It, Fab It!
Try your hand at manufacturing design in our Fab Lab.

Museum Hours
  • Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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
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Return Visits
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Members
We offer a wide-range of fun, exclusive Members-only events.

Field Trips
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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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