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Museum hoursOpen today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Museum hoursOpen tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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5700 S. DuSable
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
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Sun’s out, fun’s here

Making Summer Plans?

How about a science camp for 6th-9th graders? The world’s largest display of LEGO® art? One of three new adventures in the Giant Dome Theater? Maybe you should join the Museum to save on all three, and receive free Museum Entry for the year ahead. Now that’s planning.

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MSI Camps

Our week-long camps for students offer science and fun when school is out.

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Sea Lions - Life by a Whisker

Dive into the world of a sea lion colony.

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Materials That Made Us

We're mining the history of materials, in partnership with Science News.

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Into America’s Wild

Wind your way through the ancient homelands, secret gems and hidden trails of North America.

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Dissect an Eye at MSI

Dissect a cow eyeball in this hands-on lab.

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Worlds Beyond Earth

Take an exhilarating journey through our solar system.

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This is our future

Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators

From field trips to teacher resources, MSI provides learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom—because improving science education is critical.

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Help us transform lives through the power of science and science education—inside the Museum, in our schools and beyond—with your support of MSI.