Shops and Restaurants

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

ENTRY HALL

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. 

Launch Pad

Lower Level

Located in the Henry Crown Space Center.

Shop MSI Online

Shop for stunning images of the Museum's collection or find a selection of our Museum Store merchandise—all online!

Shop MSI

Restaurants

There's something for everyone at the Museum.

Museum Kitchen

LOWER LEVEL, LOWER COURT

This newly renovated, pristine space offers a wide variety of delicious food options and seasonal menus. Enjoy a new dining experience in this state-of-the-art kitchen located on the Lower Level. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Stan's Donuts

LOWER LEVEL, LOWER COURT

Proudly serving Big Shoulders coffee, Stan's featured donuts, frappes and milkshakes. The menu also includes soup, sandwiches, salads and snacks. Open daily until 30 minutes before Museum closing.

One Small Snack

LOWER LEVEL, HENRY CROWN SPACE CENTER

Our space-themed café is open seasonally and will "touch down" again this summer.

Vending Lower Court

GROUND LEVEL, NEAR ESCALATORS

Snacks, beverages and Farmer’s Fridge, limited indoor seating.

Bringing lunch?

designated seating areas only

Enjoy your meal in these designated seating areas:

  • Designated eating area outside Ships Gallery, Ground Level
  • Lower Court, Ground Level near escalators
  • Museum Garden outdoor seating, outside Henry Crown Space Center, Ground Level. Weather permitting. Open seasonally.

Official Soft Drink