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The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago—one of the largest science museums in the world—is home to more than 400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity.
Learn about interactive and award-winning exhibits at MSI. Science comes to life with tours, experiences, giant screen films, and events for all ages.
Plan a visit. Browse what's here. Register. Plan your visit with information on Museum hours, ticket prices, parking and directions. Use the visit planner for exhibit, tours, experiences and event recommendations.
Yesterday's Main Street. Journey back in time and experience America in the early 1900s. Answer a few questions to start planning your Museum exploration. The visit planner recommends exhibits, tours, experiences and events based on your interests.
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. One of the largest science museums in the world, MSI has both an illustrious history and a focus on the future of science and science education. It was a moment of inspiration during a family vacation nearly a century ago.
Welcome to Chicago and MSI! This section is specifically for those coming to the Museum of Science and Industry from out of town. We hope to make your visit fun and easy by providing easy directions, ticket information, maps, itineraries and recommendations for convenient and world-class hotels.
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day. CLOSED. Thursday, December 26 – Tuesday, December 31. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. MSI is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. See our full schedule of hours and exception dates to begin planning your visit.
