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Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry

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    Jenny K.
    "Everything is fun, interactive, just super cool."(19 Tips)
    Ricardo L.
    "Must for all the engineers!! Tornado show is simply amazing!!"(10 Tips)
    Alex A.
    "To the right of the omnimax theater, there is a small snack area."(6 Tips)
    Amanda
    "My personal favorite museum in Chicago."(5 Tips)
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    S OJJuly 4, 2013
    Bring your own food. The food court prices are OUTRAGEOUS!
  • Abdelhamid R.heart icon on user image
    Abdelhamid RiahiJuly 30, 2015
    U505,.space exposition, and a lot more
  • Douglas K.
    Douglas KellyJune 4, 2014
    Must do: tornado exhibit
  • Vanessa E.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa EigenbauerJuly 13, 2015
    Good tasty food with a lot of options but really expensive
  • Kyle M.
    Kyle McDonaldJanuary 10, 2014
    The Space Junk show is awesome and informative!!
  • Nick H.
    Nick HansenJuly 5, 2017
    The weather science area was neat, as was the U505, but way too many exhibits were broke/down for maintenance. We paid $162 just to get in and felt like it was a waste! Very disappointed!!!
  • Megan T.
    Megan ThompsonDecember 20, 2011
    Don't leave redbull unattended. It's kids day everyday! But its an ughhmazzing experience :)
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WalekeJuly 1, 2018
    It is huge and parking is over 20 bucks.
  • Eric C.
    Eric ChreistOctober 17, 2014
    Very fun. Needed more time than just the afternoon.
  • Eden E.heart icon on user image
    Eden EssSeptember 30, 2015
    Lots of hands on fun!
  • Carlos B.
    Carlos ButlerJanuary 2, 2015
    Use the ticket kiosks. Don't wait in line.
  • Kevin R.
    Kevin RoughJune 28, 2013
    I like the science museum in Toronto a lot better.
  • Jennifer H.
    Jennifer HaggertyMarch 30, 2013
    Get there early! The attractions sell out fast.
  • Jasmine D.
    Jasmine DavilaJanuary 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle is a classic, but don't forget to listen to the audio on the headseats. It's pretty hilarious.
  • Carlo L.heart icon on user image
    Carlo LozadaApril 10, 2014
    The museum is awesome but I didn't like that you need to pay extra for a lot of exhibits. Oh the flight simulator is horrible.
  • Matt M.
    Matt MooreJune 6, 2013
    Freaking U-boat.. What else do you need to see??
  • Cole G.
    Cole GawinAugust 1, 2018
    You’ll definitely want to try out the ToyMaker3000
  • Emily C.
    Emily CanibanoJanuary 12, 2013
    Only open to four regularly open til 5:30 during holiday season on weekends
  • Kristi G.
    Kristi GrgetaApril 30, 2010
    Be sure to check out the old timey ice cream bar over by the "Yesterday's Main Street" exhibit. Great reward for kids! Read more
  • Haydé M.heart icon on user image
    Haydé Martinez LandaDecember 27, 2017
    Favorite museum in the world.
  • Lindsey S.
    Lindsey SmithDecember 21, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    During the summer and Christmas time take the #10 bus - it runs express to/from downtown.
  • Ahmet A.heart icon on user image
    Ahmet AygenSeptember 16, 2016
    All very well organized
  • Brad W.
    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.
  • Amanda
    AmandaMay 19, 2016
    Best Museums according to radicalpossibility.com
  • Ryan V.heart icon on user image
    Ryan VoltoliniOctober 21, 2016
    The best museum in Chicago!
  • michelle j.heart icon on user image
    michelle jimenezMarch 8, 2015
    So much to learn here. Need more than 2 hours to learn
  • Marti S.
    Marti SJuly 17, 2012
    My 4 kids (6,8,11,13) LOVED the MythBusters exhibit and the Science Storm!
  • Surinder V.
    Surinder VirkJuly 1, 2012
    nice and huge........a lot of things to see.
  • La T.heart icon on user image
    La TrimuelApril 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the best hands on museums in the usa
  • Galina I.
    Galina IatsynaJanuary 23, 2017
    Very good museum!!
  • Angus B.
    Angus BurtonMay 18, 2011
    The U-505 is worth seeing, but prepare to pay extra to walk inside it. If you don't like obnoxious throngs of school children, avoid this place on the weekdays.
  • Jerry W.
    Jerry WasikJanuary 6, 2012
    Park on level C and you dont have to climb up and down the stairs!!
  • Patrick B.
    Patrick BushnellJuly 14, 2012
    There is a secret behind the "enriching uranium" computer on the bottom floor. Look hard.
  • A. David V.heart icon on user image
    A. David VasquezJune 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Summer hours are now in effect, open 9:30 to 5:30 DAILY except 7/21 (4:30), until 9/6. Avoid the free days if you have a membership! Read more
  • George R.heart icon on user image
    George ReddApril 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Teacher's courses are wonderful!
  • Leida P.heart icon on user image
    Leida Parker-SylvesterOctober 19, 2015
    Everything
  • Vincent J.
    Vincent JohnsonMay 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If its a nice day spend time outside walking around the museum. Its really beautiful
  • Brian D.
    Brian DayApril 7, 2012
    If you're buying regular priced tickets, use the kiosks, the line is shorter
  • James W.
    James WhiteOctober 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    one of the best place to go in Chicago
  • Carmenheart icon on user image
    CarmenJanuary 3, 2016
    It is great for kids under 14.
  • Luis M.heart icon on user image
    Luis MoralesFebruary 22, 2019
    Real train, airplane and sub!
  • Omar
    OmarNovember 20, 2013
    Coolest museum in the city.
  • Mau W.heart icon on user image
    Mau W.May 16, 2019
    Submarino U boot
  • Carla B.
    Carla BentonAugust 5, 2011
    The Tesla Coil is worth relaxing and waiting for. Awesome experience.
  • jonas m.
    jonas mNovember 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    There is no mobile reception inside so plan accordingly
  • Araceli A.
    Araceli ArroyoFebruary 4, 2012
    Great to take the kids or come back to learn again
  • Alonda S.heart icon on user image
    Alonda SmootApril 4, 2013
    We used to go in that way.
  • Scott H.
    Scott HorwitzApril 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Skip the lune downstairs and get your parking validated or IMAX tickets here.
  • James Q.
    James QuickJuly 8, 2012
    Do not miss this Museum and the Sub!!!!
  • Ariana A.
    Ariana AlexJune 15, 2013
    WONDERFUL SERVICE!! LOL BAD LUCK TUENED INTO GOOD LOST MY WALLET BUT OFFICER JONES FOUND IT NOW I HAVE IT AGAIN!!!! YAY!!!
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