Limited Time Offers
Blue Star Museums
MSI is proud to take part in Blue Star Museums, offering free Museum Entry to all active duty military personnel and their families (up to five members) from Armed Forces Day (May 20) through Labor Day. Just present a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, and receive free Museum Entry for yourself and up to five family members. For more information, visit the National Endowment for the Arts FAQ page.
Program valid May 20 to September 4, 2023. Offer must be redeemed onsite and is not available through online ticketing. Not valid with any other offers or ticket packages. No cash value and non-transferable. Not valid for parking, Pompeii: The Exhibition, Coal Mine, Giant Dome Theater, tours or other special exhibitions.
Ongoing Offers
Illinois Free Days
Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry* on select dates throughout the year. View Illinois Free Days schedule to learn more.
Limited to six children (under 18) admitted per one accompanying adult. (See chaperone ratios and policies for School-led Field Trips and Groups of 15+.)
Chicago Resident Discount
Chicago residents receive a discount on Museum Entry*: $9 off for adults and $5 off for children (ages 3-11).
Always Free
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 completing this online request form or showing a valid occupational/military status I.D. when purchasing tickets onsite.
United States military active-duty personnel and veterans also receive $4 off U-505 On-Board Tour tickets for themselves. This discount is available when redeeming the free Museum Entry offer online or in person at Museum ticket counters.
Illinois School Groups
Illinois school groups on registered field trips receive free Museum Entry*.
Illinois home school groups and families can receive free Museum Entry*.
Kids Museum Passport
Chicago Public Library cardholders may also take advantage of Chicago Public Library Kids Museum Passports, which provides free Museum Entry* for up to four people, with a minimum of one child (under 18) and a maximum of two adults.
Museums for All
Through the Museums for All program, MSI offers free Museum Entry* to individuals and families—regardless of state residency—presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card or a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) card, along with a photo ID. Each cardholder is entitled to free Museum Entry* tickets for up to two adults and up to six children (under 18). To reserve advance tickets, call (773) 684-1414 and mention Museums for All for fast, contactless admission when you arrive.
Members of ASTC Museums
If you’re a member of an Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) institution located more than 90 miles from MSI, you are eligible for free Museum Entry* for up to two adults and two children under 18 who reside in the same household (also at least 90 miles from MSI). One adult must be a member cardholder. Present your science center's membership card with an ASTC logo along with a photo ID to redeem this benefit at Museum ticket counters. Advance reservations are not available for reciprocal admission.
* Offers of free Museum Entry do not include parking, Giant Dome Theater, Fab Lab, or other special exhibitions requiring a ticket purchase. See Ticket Prices on Free Days for more information.
Great Values
Membership
Becoming a member of the Museum of Science and Industry is an incredible value and your 100% tax-deductible membership gift supports science education. Benefits include free Museum Entry every day, free or discounted tickets to special exhibitions and the Giant Dome Theater, free coat check and stroller service, a 10% discount at stores and restaurants, and free parking at the Family membership level (and above) or discounted parking for Dual memberships.
Chicago CityPASS®
Spend less, experience more. CityPASS® saves 48% off admission to Chicago’s top 5 attractions – including MSI permanent exhibits and one special timed-entry experience (a $33.95 value). Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. Purchase online for instant, paperless mobile delivery.
Go Chicago Card
The Go Chicago Card provides you access to 25 of Chicago's top attractions and tours for a single low price on a single ticket. Save now—buy a one-day, three-day, or seven-day pass at the Museum.
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Illinois Free Days 2023
Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these dates:
| Month | Dates |
|---|---|
| January 2023 | 9–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30–31 |
| February | 1–2, 6–9, 13–14, 16, 21 |
| March | 1, 6, 14 |
| April | 18, 22 |
| May | 4, 9, 17–18 |
| June | 1, 6–7 |
| August | 22, 28–29 |
| September | 5–6, 10–12, 15, 17–20, 26 |
| October | 4–5, 9 |
| November | 1, 8 |
Pricing is applied at checkout. Schedule is subject to change.
1 No further Chicago residency discounts apply. Limited to six children (under 18) admitted per one accompanying adult. (See chaperone ratios and policies for School-led Field Trips and Groups of 15+.) Giant Dome Theater films and certain special experiences are not included in Museum Entry, and require separate admission. (See Ticket Prices on Illinois Free Days and Parking.)
Ticket Prices on Free Days
| Ticket | Adult | Child (3-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Entry | Free | Free |
| Coal Mine tour Dissect an Eye Fab Lab workshops | $12 each | $9 each |
| U-505 On-board Tour | $18 | $14 |
| Pompeii: The Exhibition | $18 | $14 |
No further Chicago residency discounts apply on Free Day prices.
