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Museum of Science and Industry

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Ranked #2 for exhibits in Chicago
The folks at Time Out Chicago and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle like this place. Would you agree?
"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)
"The best museum in Chicago!"(5 Tips)

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Marti SJuly 17, 2012
My 4 kids (6,8,11,13) LOVED the MythBusters exhibit and the Science Storm!
Eric ChreistOctober 17, 2014
Very fun. Needed more time than just the afternoon.
Kevin RoughJune 28, 2013
I like the science museum in Toronto a lot better.
Megan ThompsonDecember 20, 2011
Don't leave redbull unattended. It's kids day everyday! But its an ughhmazzing experience :)
Surinder VirkJuly 1, 2012
nice and huge........a lot of things to see.
Carlos ButlerJanuary 2, 2015
Use the ticket kiosks. Don't wait in line.
Steven VegaAugust 7, 2014
Check The Henry Crown Space Center exhibition, is just amazing!
Kage -DGHMay 11, 2018
Must see the Uboat
Carla BentonAugust 5, 2011
The Tesla Coil is worth relaxing and waiting for. Awesome experience.
Andrew SSeptember 4, 2017
U-boat section was very informative
Jeff JenkinsDecember 23, 2014
Make sure to see an omnimax, try to see a nature one
Lina GonzoAugust 5, 2012
My son can spend the entire day just watching the huge model train exhibit!
Lina GonzoOctober 21, 2012
Fitzgerald's Ice Cream Parlor offers a delicious rest from the fun!
Erin FloydJuly 2, 2022
Exhibit, gift shop, food
Matt MooreJune 6, 2013
Freaking U-boat.. What else do you need to see??
Mike LaMarMarch 13, 2011
Haven't been here since I was a kid, but still enjoy it! Can't wait to bring my kids someday.
Abdelhamid RiahiJuly 30, 2015
U505,.space exposition, and a lot more
Geoff WebberDecember 23, 2012
If you want to enjoy the cafeteria, start with extremely low expectations.
Willie SantiagoSeptember 27, 2013
Don't miss the U-Boat!!!!
michelle jimenezMarch 8, 2015
So much to learn here. Need more than 2 hours to learn
Noe PaezJuly 24, 2022
Everything!!
Luis MoralesFebruary 22, 2019
Real train, airplane and sub!
Haydé Martinez LandaDecember 27, 2017
Favorite museum in the world.
David LukacMarch 7, 2015
Magnetic liquid, Tesla coil, real tornado airstream, German submarine and lots more.
jonasNovember 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
There is no mobile reception inside so plan accordingly
T²July 2, 2012
If you love science and a bit of history, pay a visit!
Vincent JohnsonMay 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If its a nice day spend time outside walking around the museum. Its really beautiful
Cole GawinAugust 1, 2018
You’ll definitely want to try out the ToyMaker3000
Monica QiuJanuary 23, 2013
On free days, if you don't have your Illinois ID, give them your zip code.
Camille WigginsMay 4, 2015
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Ryan VoltoliniOctober 21, 2016
The best museum in Chicago!
Brad WilkinsAugust 29, 2010
The indoor tornado may be one of the coolest things I have ever seen! Check it out while it is still on display.
La TrimuelApril 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
One of the best hands on museums in the usa
James QuickJuly 8, 2012
Do not miss this Museum and the Sub!!!!
Barča FotrováOctober 12, 2015
I loved tornado and robots!
Melony ReedApril 2, 2014
Great place to learn! See the "Poop Happens" at the Live Science Theatre
Alonda SmootApril 4, 2013
We used to go in that way.
Shanlie Ann 🍃 @chi_shanMarch 25, 2010
Go to the main Lobby and try to capture an explosion on your camera!
Peter ToDecember 14, 2014
Make some noise for my main man Will #pokemon
Dan. MastrettaFebruary 22, 2013
Made me feel like a happy child. Loved the Electricity expo
Angie BabblewhiteNovember 23, 2012
Our favorite of all the Chicago Museums!
Ahmet AygenSeptember 16, 2016
All very well organized
Kidell PowellFebruary 23, 2012
Don't stay at exhibits to watch the videos, they take too long. Easier to read the plaques and admire
Darryl RiccaMay 5, 2012
Go early, easier to get around.
AmandaMay 19, 2016
Best Museums according to radicalpossibility.com
Patrick BushnellJuly 14, 2012
There is a secret behind the "enriching uranium" computer on the bottom floor. Look hard.
George ReddApril 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Teacher's courses are wonderful!
OmarNovember 20, 2013
Coolest museum in the city.
Mau W.May 16, 2019
Submarino U boot
Brian JarvisOctober 11, 2011
Great for kids but a bit too Sesame Street for adults.

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