Shops
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.
Museum Store
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.
U-505 Store
Located at the end of the U-505 Submarine exhibit.
Launch Pad
Located in the Henry Crown Space Center.
The Kids Stop Shop
Located near the Group Center.
Museum Photo Studio
Daily: U-505 Submarine
Winter Hours: open Friday through Sunday—Yesterday's Main Street
Souvenir photos are available throughout the Museum in the locations listed above. After your visit, you can revisit your pictures and order photo products at msichicago.org/photos.
Shop MSI Online
Shop for stunning images of the Museum's collection or find a selection of our Museum Store merchandise—all online!
Restaurants
There's something for everyone at the Museum.
The Brain Food Court
Open Mondays - Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Sundays 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Our food court features fresh-made pizzas, made-to-order deli sandwiches, fresh-tossed salads, delicious stir-fry dishes, cooked-to-order grilled items and more.
Museum Cafe
Open daily at 9:30 a.m. until 30 minutes before Museum closing.
In a hurry? Our cafe proudly serves Starbucks brand coffee and espresso drinks along with gourmet sandwiches, snacks, salads and pastries.
Finnigan's Ice Cream Parlor
Open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
Vending Machines
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