To request an interview with a spokesperson or to be granted access to film inside the Museum, please contact one of the members of the public relations team. We will evaluate your request to see which of our spokespeople can best meet your needs and set up the interview and/or filming date. Please note that same-day interview requests may not be possible.

For commercial filming requests or photos shoots in and around the Museum, we are happy to accommodate these shoots on a case-by-case basis. In order to protect the integrity of the Museum's mission and philosophy, the Museum must evaluate each request to determine feasibility, appropriateness and the fees that will be involved.

If you have a filming or photo project and would like to use the Museum as a location, please email Isabel Morales, public relations coordinator, to discuss the project and receive the necessary filming application. This filming application must be completed at least a month in advance of the desired filming date.

View the latest press kits of our exhibits and events here.

See the latest news from the Museum’s Welcome to Science Initiative and learn more about our science education programs and their impact.

Yes, MSI offers a wide range of experts in science, science education, museum administration and exhibit development, guest experience best practices and more. View a list of these experts.

Yes. View the latest photos available for download of general Museum imagery, like Museum exterior photos and images of our most iconic exhibits, and more detailed shots of our exhibits or events.

Yes. Please view the image licensing page to access the more than 4,000 images from our archive that are available for licensing through Bridgeman Images and Getty Images. If the photography you'd like is not available on Bridgeman or Getty images, please contact the PR team for further information. 

To request tickets to visit the Museum, please contact a member of the public relations team to discuss the reason for your visit at least 48 hours in advance of date for which you’d like tickets. Please note that due to a high volume of ticket requests and our status as a non-profit institution, we cannot offer blanket media complimentary passes. We also cannot guarantee tickets for same-day requests.

We send out a quarterly e-newsletter to inform media contacts of MSI’s current and upcoming exhibits, events, hours, free days and more. To subscribe, please fill out this form. For even more up-to-date information on the happenings at MSI, we encourage you to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @msichicago or on Instagram @msichicago.

View the Museum's Hours.

MSI offers 52 free days each year to Illinois residents who show valid proof of residency.

View the Museum's schedule of Illinois resident free days.

Look at directions to the Museum.

See our Tourists page for hotel information, which features special offers that include Museum admission. Also, you can visit the Chicago Office of Tourism at choosechicago.com for details on hotels, restaurants and things to do in the Windy City.

United States military active-duty personnel and veterans, Illinois POWs, Chicago firefighters, Chicago police officers and Illinois teachers (pre-K through 12th grade) receive free Museum Entry for themselves by showing a valid occupation/military status I.D. when purchasing tickets onsite.

To purchase tickets to the Museum of Science and Industry, you may buy them online, by phone at (773) 684-1414, or at the Museum's ticket counters. Purchasing in advance ensures that you can avoid lines and receive tickets for the Giant Dome Theater film or special exhibits you'd most like to see.

Our online ticketing is compatible with almost any computer, smartphone, tablet or device. If you experience trouble using our online ticketing, please order by phone at (773) 684-1414 (option 3, then 1) during Museum hours. Outside Museum hours, fill out our Ticketing Help form, noting the device and operating system you are using.

There is no processing fee for Museum tickets purchased online.

Additions to CityPASS tickets cannot be made via online ticketing. CityPASS holders can add special exhibits or other experiences during their express entry at Museum ticket counters.

Vouchers, offers and coupons must be redeemed in person at Museum ticket counters. This also applies to reciprocal admission offered to members of participating ASTC institutions.

Your tickets can be reprinted by retrieving the email sent at the time of purchase. If you are unable to retrieve it, go to Buy Tickets and choose Resend Ticket Email. Guests who cannot access their order that way should call the Museum at (773) 684-1414 (option 3, 1).

As long as your purchase was completed, your ticket is still in our system. You can resend your ticket email (see How do I reprint my tickets? above) when your printer is working, or you may bring identification to the Museum's Will Call counter to have tickets reprinted there on the day of your visit.

Find out about group visits to the Museum.

For helpful hints on planning a field trip to the Museum, visit our Field Trips page.

The Museum's Center for the Advancement of Science Education offers hands-on programs for students, professional development opportunities and classroom resources for educators and out-of-school-time programs at the Museum and in Chicago-area communities.

Your best place to start is our Home School Groups and Families page, which has information on admission policies, special Learning Labs, and tips for your visit. You can also sign up there for our quarterly home school e-newsletter.

Yes. Photos and videotapes for personal use may be taken inside the Museum, except in the Giant Dome Theater and in certain special exhibits or presentations. Due to safety concerns, tripods are not allowed. Photos, videotapes or audiotapes for any other use require advance notice and the express prior written permission of the Museum's Public Relations Department.

Nursing moms can breastfeed their babies in any public area of the Museum, with or without a cover based on their preference. Additionally, MSI offers a special nursing space in the Idea Factory exhibit. Moms who bottle feed may also feed their babies anywhere. 

Your own stroller and wheelchair is permitted inside the Museum, except in certain exhibits where posted. For the safety of our guests, wagons are not permitted.

Stroller and wheelchair rental are available in the Entry Hall. Please see our Amenities page for more details. 

Yes. Please read our Accessibility page to learn more.

The Museum's Coat Check is located in the Entry Hall. See our Amenities page for more details.

The Brain Food Court offers a variety of lunch options including salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, market station, grill favorites, soup, fruits and desserts. There are gluten/dairy/nut free options; please check with our food service staff to confirm any ingredients.

For specific allergen information or questions regarding menu items in our Brain Food Court, Museum Café and Finnigan’s Ice Cream Parlor, please contact our Food Service Team at 773-753-6869. We ask that you contact the Food Service Team at least two weeks in advance of your visit to ensure you have the best dining experience while at the Museum. Please note that we do not have an allergen-free kitchen. Guests with special dietary needs or who suffer from sensitive or life threatening food allergies are welcome to bring pre-prepared foods to the Museum.

Call the Museum's Coat Check at (773) 753-6862 or email coatcheck@msichicago.org to inquire about a lost item. While at the Museum, visit the Coat Check in the Entry Hall. Items turned in to our Lost and Found will be kept for 60 days.

If you forgot to pick up a DVD of a Giant Dome Theater film, a fluffy chick or a plush Einstein while at the Museum, visit our online store. For a shopping experience that's beyond unique, visit the Museum Store, U-505 Store or The Kid's Stop Shop at the Museum. They've got everything from the educational to the out-of-this-world!

If you had pictures taken at one of the Museum's photo studios, such as at the U-505 exhibit, Yesterday's Main Street or a temporary exhibit, you can visit msichicago.org/photos to order reprints or other photo products.

Keep up with the latest Museum news! Use the form at the bottom of this page, or any page on the website, to subscribe to our e-newsletter.

By accessing the Museum's online Press Center.

See our Donation Requests page for details and requirements.

For the safety of our guests, all children should be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older. 

Reciprocal admission for members of participating ASTC institutions must be redeemed in person with your valid and current membership card from your institution. Before your trip, first check with your institution's membership department to confirm current reciprocity at MSI.

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are located throughout the Museum.