Site Archives
The Museum is always changing in order to stay on the cutting edge of science and technology. Browse our exhibit archive pages to learn more about our past exhibits and featured science topics.
Here in the Archives, we preserve these exhibits online, so that the memory of them will never die. We also document and present information about the wealth of events that take place here at the Museum.
Enjoy.
- Exhibit Archives
- One of our biggest regrets is that we sometimes have to take down exhibits to make room for the freshest, most up-to-date displays.
- Event Archives
- The Museum of Science and Industry regularly plays host to some of the nations most fascinating events. Here are a few from our archives.
- 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
Learn how to make green living and eco-friendly technology part of your life.
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The Glass Experience
The science, technology, brilliance and beauty behind glass is revealed in this stunning exhibition.
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Exploring the Collection: Photographs by Terry Evans
Terry Evans explores some of Chicago’s hidden treasures—found in the Museum's collection.
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- Coming Soon
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The Plan of Chicago
Professor Carl Smith presents a lecture on the Burnham Plan and architect Daniel Burnham.
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