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
- YOU! The Experience
- A new permanent exhibit celebrating the connection between the human mind, body and spirit.
Exhibit
- Smart Home: Green + Wired
- Mar 19, 2009 - Jan 03, 2010
- The "greenest home in Chicago" is back with more new eco-friendly technology for 2009.
Exhibit
- Fast Forward... Inventing the Future
- Immerse yourself in a world of tomorrow's inventions and today's visionaries.
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
- Holiday Performances and Events: November
- Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 30, 2009
- Kick off the seasonal festivities in November with holiday songs, music and dance.
Event
- The Ten Tenors
- November 24, 2009
- The Australian group will treat Museum guests to a special holiday performance.
Event
- Explore the White City: World's Fair Simulation
- Dec 05, 2009 - Dec 06, 2009
- Dr. Lisa Snyder presents a fascinating virtual simulation of the 1893 World's Fair.
Live Science Experiences
Live Science Experience
- Dissect an Eye at MSI
- Learn about vision by dissecting your very own cow eyeball to see how it works!
Live Science Experience
- Earth Revealed: Live
- Learn about your impact on the Earth, watch storms brewing, explore the solar system and more.
- Museum Hours
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- holiday hours (through Nov. 29)
- Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday – 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
- holiday hours (through Nov. 29)
- 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.