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

Smart Home: Green + Wired
Smart Home: Green + Wired
Mar 04, 2010 - Jan 09, 2011
Chicago's greenest home re-opens with a fresh look and new technology.

Exhibit

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

Exhibit

Science Storms
Science Storms
Opens March 18, 2010
Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of natural phenomena like tornados and avalanches.

Omnimax Theater

Omnimax

Hubble
Hubble
Mar 19, 2010 - Sep 18, 2010
Take an unprecedented voyage through distant galaxies with the first space-based observatory.

Omnimax

Ultimate Wave Tahiti
Ultimate Wave Tahiti
Feb 26, 2010 - Oct 26, 2010
Explore the power of waves with champion surfer Kelly Slater in beautiful Tahiti.

Events

Event

Chicago Public Schools Citywide Science Fair
Chicago Public Schools Citywide Science Fair
Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
Over 300 CPS students bring their science projects to the Museum for this weekend event.

Lecture

The Science and Technology of Stormchasing
The Science and Technology of Stormchasing
April 10, 2010
Head into the eye of the storm with a scientist who knows the territory.

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.

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
  • extended hours through April 11:
    Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 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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