Museum of Science and Industry

Board the U-505 Submarine, the actual craft that stalked the waters of the Atlantic before it was blown to the surface and captured on June 4, 1944. Complete with dramatic lighting and sound effects, the tour lets you experience life aboard this sub first-hand in the days leading up to her capture.

Tour Information

The guided on-board tour is an optional visitor experience.  The U-505 Submarine exhibit is included in general Museum admission.  The on-board tour is $5 per person with a special discount for members. A limited number of timed tour tickets are available for the exhibit each day.  Those interested in taking the tour are encouraged to purchase them in advance via the Museum’s website at www.msichicago.org, or by phone at (773) 684-1414, prompt 4. Or, the Museum recommends planning to visit early in the week (Mondays and Tuesdays are generally best) and early in the day, preferably before 10 a.m. 

The tour is 15-minutes long and includes a brief introduction and question and answer session at the conclusion.  Ample stroller parking is available at the sub entrance. Tours begin every 15 minutes.