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

Science Storms
Science Storms
Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of natural phenomena like tornados and avalanches.

Exhibit

YOU! The Experience
YOU! The Experience
A 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

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 - May 28, 2012
Ride along with researchers of VORTEX 2 to hunt for some of nature's most destructive storms.

Event

The White City...Then and Now
The White City...Then and Now
Jan 14, 2012 - Dec 08, 2012
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
Jan 14, 2012 - Dec 08, 2012
Take a special private group behind-the-scenes tour of the U-505 submarine.

Event

Member Omnimax Film Festival
Member Omnimax Film Festival
February 25, 2012
See a favorite Omnimax film, catch one you may have missed or experience a premiere.

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
  • Daily: 9:30 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
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

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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