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

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

Exhibit

Smart Home: Green + Wired
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
Fast Forward... Inventing the Future
Immerse yourself in a world of tomorrow's inventions and today's visionaries.

Omnimax Theater

Omnimax

Wired to Win
Wired to Win
Oct 23, 2009 - Feb 11, 2010
Go inside the science of surviving cycling's most grueling race.

Omnimax

The Human Body
The Human Body
Oct 23, 2009 - Feb 11, 2010
Extraordinary views of ordinary happenings in your body.

Omnimax

Mysteries of the Great Lakes
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
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
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
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

MSI Hospital
MSI Hospital
Be the doctor and help figure out what's wrong with iStan!

Live Science Experience

Dissect an Eye at MSI
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
Earth Revealed: Live
Learn about your impact on the Earth, watch storms brewing, explore the solar system and more.

Museum Hours
  • 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
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
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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