Chicago - Museum of Science & Industry
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At the north end of Jackson Park is the Museum of Science and Industry, founded in 1933. It is devoted to the application of natural laws in technological and industrial development. Among many notable exhibits are the Apollo 8 space module, a German submarine captured during the Second World War, a walk-through model of the human heart and a representation of the human brain.
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The museum is thought to be the first in the U.S. to incorporate the idea of "hands-on" exhibits. Visitors are encouraged to interact with 800 exhibits and over 2,000 interactive units. The MSI also features the Henry Crown Space Center and OMNIMAX theater. It contains exhibits on space exploration and travel. Movies are presented on the five-story screen several times throughout the day.
Hours:
May 31 to September 6: 9:30am-5:30pm
September 7 to May 30: 9:30am-4pm; Sun: 11am-4pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Price does not include Omnimax performances.
Combination tickets and group discounts are available.
Call 773-684-1414 for more information on movie times and other special events.
Parking: Pay
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Transit: Bus: #6 Jeffrey Express south to 56th Street. Subway: Red or Green line train to Garfield station and transfer to an eastbound #55 Garfield bus.
Typical Visit: 4 hours
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