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Museum of Science and Industry

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Ranked #2 for exhibits in Chicago
The experts at Time Out Chicago and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
"Everything is fun, interactive, just super cool."(19 Tips)
"Must for all the engineers!! Tornado show is simply amazing!!"(10 Tips)
"To the right of the omnimax theater, there is a small snack area."(6 Tips)
"My personal favorite museum in Chicago."(5 Tips)

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Sherri Dill-AdamsMay 4, 2013
Definitely a great experience with your children! Food court is quite high so bringing lunches if you can would be ideal! The staff is super friendly and helpful.....minus one grumpy security guard!
Daniel CrumJuly 2, 2017
I feel like the Museum of Science & Industry could be cool, but I didn't have a good experience personally -- too many kids. Go during the school year, preferably during the school week.
Laurie ErlJanuary 20, 2017
Been here 5+ times
U505 is always good. I really like the fairy castle. The chicks are always fun when they hatch.
nemo sergesFebruary 22, 2017
Always a great time! All of the exhibits are fun and educational and plenty of them are interactive. Fun at any age.
Derek EskensOctober 26, 2015
Go to the mirror maze early in the morning before the mirrors get smudged. Remember, if you get lost, just keep turning left. And be sure to find the hidden room inside.
Mon BenMay 1, 2013
Best museum ever! Genetics room is a must. You have to pay extras for the submarine and coal mine, but I think it's worthy.
Brad HobackMarch 21, 2011
So much to see and do here; start early and stay all day. The U505 exhibit is incredible. The omnimax movie "Tornado Alley" was intense. Get tix and get in line early to get a good seat.
Chris GMay 14, 2013
Apollo 8 CSM is on display here. Launched 12/21/1698, Apollo 8 became the first manned spacecraft to leave low-earth orbit, first to reach the moon and orbit, and the first to see the whole planet.
Ian RodriguezApril 25, 2012
Allocate enough time to see everything that you want to. There's a lot of awesomeness to be seen, so make sure you can see as much of it as possible. Might need to take the whole day!
Jeremy WilcoxSeptember 23, 2013
Really fun museum for kids or adults. Lots to see and interact with. There's no "L" train near here, but taking the Metra from Millennium Park is quick, easy, and cheap.
Rich OttoOctober 27, 2015
The U-505 exhibit is great! Make sure you reserve your time slot early.
Jose NaninOctober 7, 2016
Beautiful space, interactive exhibits, IMAX films... great place to visit!
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014
Yes, it's one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, but it's also something that you absolutely have to experience. Read more
Belit RodriguezDecember 1, 2017
It takes waaay more than a day to visit. The storms exhibit was my favourite. The garden is not open on winter :(
Kevin DulinAugust 11, 2014
Get tickets for the Coal Mine as it's super cool! But be quick, as it sells out early. The Boeing 727 is also very awesome.
Simon & Schuster ManagerAugust 24, 2011
Building that housed the original Field Museum, before it moved to its current location; also close to the World’s Fair of 1893. Featured in the novel BRIGHT AND DISTANT SHORES. http://bit.ly/oM5tmC
Yvonne HortilloJuly 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Pack a lunch and allow for breaks in between! There's plenty of spots to charge your gadgets. ;-) The coolest museum!
Anamaria HernandezJuly 18, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Play in the Mirror Maze! It's free but you need to get a timed-ticket at the kiosk by the entrance.
Jo Ann Flores-DeterDecember 29, 2012
Only museum I've seen in Chicago that has such a great play area for children + nursing station just like home
Stefanie ReevesJune 10, 2013
If you're active duty military, you and your companion can visit for free! Check out the flight simulator and don't forget to get some ice cream before you leave.
Ian SmithdahlMay 5, 2014
Park in the park district lot around back, between the museum and the lake. It's $10 -- not cheap, but cheaper than $20 in the museum lot.
Steven ParkerFebruary 3, 2016
Loved it as child but now not so much. Science Storms & model train are great but rest very juvenile. Don't go Fri AM: Field trips are WILD!
Britta the pointyelbowMarch 15, 2013
If you loved Body Worlds, check out Animals Inside. Hopefully, the gorilla & elephant make it out of customs before the show leaves. I would love to see those.
Iryna VistovskaSeptember 16, 2014
Had THE BEST time in MSI, great not only for kids but for adults as well.
Victoria SudingJuly 21, 2012
There's an exhibit that shows the development of a baby starting from a tiny cell to a fully developed baby. They all died of natural causes and are preserved in jars. Kinda freaky but interesting.
NASADecember 7, 2010
This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Henry Crown Space Center features rockets, shuttles, satellites, rovers and probes. You can even see the actual Apollo 8 spacecraft! Read more
Micah J CollinsDecember 7, 2014
Great place! Awesome exhibits, fun for the whole family. Make sure you get a "City Pass" save some cash.
AndrewApril 1, 2017
Best way to spend a Saturday without question. Something to see and learn with each visit.
GinaDecember 30, 2016
Wonderfully interactive exhibits for all ages. Even the Jollyball can keep us occupied for ages.
Molly GodfreyAugust 27, 2014
So much to see, plan for a whole day there and look up special exhibits. Always have fun here
Ben MorrowAugust 3, 2015
Massive museum. Give yourself plenty of time. The injection-molded plastic souvenirs in each area are unique and fun.
Bobby KennedyJanuary 2, 2016
Christmas around the World is a great holiday tradition. And don't miss the Swiss Jolly Ball epic pinball machine.
iselaJanuary 4, 2017
Order your tickets online instead of waiting in line at the museum. You might even snag a promo code this way!
Daniel VencesJuly 6, 2017
Amazing museum, don't forget that visit the submarine and temporal exhibitions has an extra cost
Joanna PoeJune 4, 2023
Nice exhibits, but man, is this place pricey. U-505 is especially rushed and not so much a tour as a dramatized walkthrough with mood lighting. Might be disappointed if you've been on other subs.
carmelle gossApril 23, 2015
All the features are very good, but the cost is very expensive,especially when you have more than one child. There should be more discounts, so that people with a certain income can take their kids.
Dan KuehlingAugust 25, 2012
iPhone battery saver: turn Airplane mode on, then turn WiFi back on and join their guest WiFi (MSI-Guest) you won't get a cell signal anyway but can still stay connected.
Sandra CordierMay 22, 2019
Grab your kids or grandkids and get to this place ASAP!! Lots of fun stuff to see and do.
Emily M.July 22, 2013
If you show up an hour before the museum closes for a special exhibit, you'll only be charged about $13! Great deal if you are pressed for cash like I was!
Chris FSeptember 8, 2015
Amazing place! Loved the body exhibits and Fairy Doll House
Alma LealNovember 13, 2013
The movies at the IMAX theatre (or at least Space Junk, the one I saw) are the perfect opportunity to take a power nap.
Sanjay GuptaMay 17, 2010
Been years since I rode in the coal mine or in the submarine. I would love to take someone who never has been to this extremely impressive and interactive museum located in the heart of Hyde Park.
Travel ChannelMarch 3, 2011
This museum’s largest exhibit is also its most impressive. In its time, this steel monster was one of the deadliest war machines ever created. It is a U-boat, known by its infamous number 505. Read more
Madison OrlofskiAugust 16, 2013
The animals in side out is amazing as is the mining thing. Skip the toy making exhibit. Loved this museum!!!
Mick MediaMarch 29, 2011
See yourself like never before at Body Worlds! But our favorite is still watching baby chicks hatch. Plus, you can skip the lines and buy your tix at the front desk of Best Western River North Hotel
Casey JSeptember 4, 2014
Family friendly museum with something to see and do for everyone. Very interactive.
William StudartJuly 11, 2016
The best science museum I've ever visited, very interactive and educating!
Danny PayneOctober 4, 2016
We were blown away by the size and number of experiences available. Can't wait to go back!
Michael BremerAugust 29, 2015
Best museum! Plan to in advance, hard too see it all. Very interactive
Jonathan FerreraOctober 12, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The tesla coil in the storm room fires infrequently, but you can check the timer on the screen on the second floor.

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