Welcome to the Museum of Science and Industry
We invite you to visit our landmark building and interact with exhibits, tours and demos
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Science Storms
- Opens March 18, 2010
- Main Level, Allstate Court
- Museum Map
Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of natural phenomena like tornados and avalanches.
Exhibit
- Fast Forward... Inventing the Future
- Immerse yourself in a world of tomorrow's inventions and today's visionaries.
Event
- Chicago Public Schools Citywide Science Fair
- Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
- Over 300 CPS students bring their science projects to the Museum for this weekend event.
Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to the Museum with customized recommendations – just for you.
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
Chicago's greenest home re-opens with a fresh look and new technology.
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Hubble
Take an unprecedented voyage through distant galaxies with the first space-based observatory.
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Science Storms
Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of natural phenomena like tornados and avalanches.
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- Coming Soon
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Discoveries ... Member Travel: France
Members can explore culture, science and advanced technology in Paris and Toulouse.
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The Science and Technology of Stormchasing
Head into the eye of the storm with a scientist who knows the territory.
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New Online Activities
- Online Activity
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Simple Machines
Help Twitch do his late-night work in the Museum workshop by creating simple machines.
- Online Activity
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Grow a Garden in a Glove
Explore what plants need to grow.
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Construct a Worm Farm
See how worms keep your garden healthy.
Science Chicago
The world's largest science celebration, Science Chicago: Life's a Lab will awaken your inner scientist by allowing kids of all ages to explore our region's wondrous scientific resources.