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
- Science Storms
- Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of natural phenomena like tornados and avalanches.
Exhibit
- Animal Inside Out
- Mar 14, 2013 - Sep 2, 2013
- A stunning look inside the animal kingdom from the creators of BODY WORLDS.
Exhibit
- The Art of the Bicycle
- See the art and function of rarely displayed historic bikes alongside new cutting-edge bicycles.
Omnimax
- Space Junk
- Mar 2, 2013 - Sep 2, 2013
- A visually stunning exploration of our planet's perilous ring of orbiting debris.
Omnimax
- Air Racers
- Oct 5, 2012 - Jun 30, 2013
- Ride along as elite pilots fight for position, wingtip-to-wingtip, in the fastest motor sport.
Event
- Jr. Science Cafés: Paws, Claws and Science!
- May 25, 2013
- Join us for hands-on projects, student discussions, live science experiences and more!
Event
- Exploring the White City
- June 23, 2013
- Tim Samuelson and Lisa M. Snyder present a virtual tour of the 1893 Columbian Exposition.
Event
- Building a Century of Progress
- June 23, 2013
- Revisit the memorable architectural and visual design of Chicago's 1933 World's Fair.
Live Science Experience
- Dream It, Design It, Fab It!
- Try your hand at manufacturing design in our Fab Lab.
- Museum Hours
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- Through Friday, May 24: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 25: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 26: 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Through Friday, May 24: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 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.
New Online Activities
- Online Activity
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Code Fred: Survival Mode
Use the systems of the human body to help Fred survive a very bad night!
- Online Activity
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Would You Eat That?
Do you know what's in the food you eat? Try naming the ingredients in these popular items.
- Online Activity
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Simple Machines
Help Twitch do his late-night work in the Museum workshop by creating simple machines.
about the museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.