Chicago - Museum of Science & Industry

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.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Willis Tower Skydeck (formerly Sears Tower)

Art Institute of Chicago

Field Museum of Natural History

James R.Thompson Center (formerly State of Illinois Center)

John Hancock Center

John G Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Board of Trade

Other items of interest include Coleen Moore's House, a dolls' house in the form of a fairytale castle, a large model railway layout and a working replica of a coal mine shaft elevator.
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

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Close	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30

September 7 to May 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	11:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Always closed on:

Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

Adult	$ 15.00
Senior over 65	$ 14.00
Child 11 & under	$ 10.00

All values are in United States Dollars

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

Disabled

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

Related Attractions

Henry Crown Space Center and OMNIMAX Theater

Henry Crown Space Center was added to the museum in 1986. Astronauts, space exploration and a theater are features of this center. A simulated space station and items from the Apollo 8 and Aurora 7 Mercury are on display.