Event Essentials
- Ages:
- This event is suitable for Adults, Grades 9-12, Grades 4-8.
- Duration:
- 2.5 hours
- Date:
- January 14, 2012, February 19, 2012, March 31, 2012, April 22, 2012, June 16, 2012, July 15, 2012, August 11, 2012, September 16, 2012, October 20, 2012, November 18, 2012, December 8, 2012
- Location:
- Lower Level, U-505
Museum Map - Tickets:
- This event requires a ticket for entry.
- Cost:
- Adults: $50
Seniors (65+): $48
Children (3-11): $40
Members: $45
(prices include General Admission to the Museum)
Schedule
Select Saturdays and Sundays at 8:15 a.m. (Plan to arrive by 8 a.m.)
Experience the Capture
The U-505—the only German submarine captured by the U.S. Navy during World War II—is now part of a 35,000-square-foot interactive exhibit. A special behind-the-scenes tour of the U-505 will take place on select Saturday and Sunday mornings. This exclusive, private group tour begins at 8:15 a.m. with a continental breakfast, guided tour of the exhibit and on-board tour of the submarine. You will then enjoy a presentation by a Museum exhibit expert about the U-505. United States submarine veterans will be on hand to answer questions and share their experiences. The tour lasts approximately 2-1/2 hours. Since general admission is included with this tour, you can enjoy the rest of the day at the Museum.
U-505 Behind-the-Scenes Tour Dates
The tour will be offered at 8:15 a.m. on the following dates in 2012:
Saturday, June 16 | Saturday, October 20 |
Tickets
Tickets for this tour may be purchased online or by calling (773) 947-3179.
Bringing a Group?
Group discounts, additional dates and customized tours are available.
For more information, contact Group Sales at (773) 947-3179 or groupsales(at)msichicago.org.
Tours are subject to change, and may be canceled up to 48 hours in advance due to special events or limited attendance.
- Daily U-505 On-Board Tour
- The Behind-the-Scenes tour doesn’t fit your schedule? Another option for getting inside the U-505 is the fifteen-minute On-Board Tour offered daily.
- Museum Hours
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- Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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about the museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.