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Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry (MSI), the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, is home to more than 35,000 artifacts and 14-plus acres of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity.
Exhibitions
The MSI's ongoing mission has been to inspire the inventive genius in visitors with world-class, permanent exhibits such as:
- The U-505 Submarine, the only German U-boat in the United States
- The Great Train Story, with more than 30 trains on 1,400 feet of track
- The Coal Mine, which allows guests to descend into an Illinois mine
- Earth Revealed, which provides a stunning look at our planet and the forces that affect it
- Fast Forward … Inventing the Future, showcases cutting-edge technology and innovation from inventors from around the world
The MSI is also famous for world-premiere temporary exhibits like the current Smart Home: Green + Wired—a fully-functioning three-story, eco-friendly home built on the Museum’s grounds.
Educational Programs
Even bigger than the MSI’s mission is its vision to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. In addition to fun and interactive exhibits, student learning labs, special in-depth tours, after-school science clubs, teen volunteer programs, teacher development classes and community outreach are all ways in which the MSI seeks to make science “come alive” for children of all ages.
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Location:
57th St & Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
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Hours:
- Daily Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:30 am - 4 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm
- Summer/Holiday Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 5:30 pm
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Admission:
- FREE general admission on weekdays, October 8-30
- Otherwise, adults $13; children $9; seniors $12
- Chicago residents receive discounted admission.
- Some special exhibitions require an additional ticket.
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Website:
For additional information please
visit,
http://www.msichicago.org
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Accessibility:
- Accessible wheelchair entrance(s)
- Accessible washroom(s)
- Assistive listening devices provided
- Accessible seating area available (if auditorium/stadium venue)
The Museum's two primary guest entrances (through the Great Hall and at the Henry Crown Space Center) are wheelchair accessible, and elevators and ramps serve all public areas within the building. Reasonable efforts have been made to eliminate or mitigate existing barriers to accessibility within the historic Museum buildings, and reasonable accommodations are made for disabled guests when physical conditions would otherwise prevent them from full access to a Museum exhibit or program.
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Transportation:
El: Red Line or Green Line to Garfield (55th) and transfer to any eastbound 55 Garfield bus. Bus: 2 Hyde Park Express 6 Jackson Park Express x28 Stony Island Express 10 Museum of Science and Industry Bus. Metra: Electric Line - 55th/56th/57th Street Station South Shore Line - 57th Street Station. For more information, visit www.transitchicago.com.
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Parking:
Paid onsite parking available.
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