Looking for the perfect gift or a science-inspired souvenir? Our shops offer a wide range of cool toys, gizmos, books and unique MSI-related gear.

The Museum's flagship retail space features a range of gifts and curiosities from science tees to DVDs, with a "maker space" theme highlighting the perfect items for the techie and tinkerer in everyone. 

Located in the Henry Crown Space Center.
This store is currently closed.

There's something for everyone at the Museum.

Relax under a tent on our front lawn with grab-and-go food and beverages, where you can get a closer look at our historic building.

Open Wednesdays and Fridays through Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In a hurry? Our cafe proudly serves Starbucks brand coffee and espresso drinks along with gourmet sandwiches, snacks, salads and pastries.

Open daily at 9:30 a.m. until 30 minutes before Museum closing.

Our food court features fresh-made pizzas, hand-pressed burgers, cage-free chicken tenders, scratch-made soups, artisan sandwiches, gourmet pasta and more.

The Brain Food Court is currently closed.

Visit our old-fashioned ice cream parlor and take a step back to the turn of the century. Based on a real Hyde Park ice cream parlor of the same name, which opened in 1917, Finnigan's serves tempting ice cream favorites, including sundaes and shakes.

Finnegan's is currently closed.

A variety of vending machines offer beverages and snacks:

• Lower Level near the Group Entrance 
• Lower Level near the escalators 
• Lower Level in the Henry Crown Space Center