Free or Discounted Admission at ASTC Participants Worldwide
Museum of Science and Industry members can visit over 270 attractions around the world for free or reduced admission through MSI's partnership with the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC).
Remember: Call First
Because participation in and the benefits of the ASTC program can change at any time, please first call the organization you plan to visit to confirm what type of discount they will offer you, as each museum has its own admissions policy. Other restrictions may also apply.
Participant List
Check our ASTC Program Participant List (PDF) to find the other attractions across the country and around the world that Museum of Science and Industry members can visit for FREE!
50% Off Admission at Selected Local Museums
Museum of Science and Industry members receive 50% off general admission at the following local institutions:
- Burpee Museum of Natural History - (815) 965-3433
- Chicago Children's Museum - (312) 527-1000
- Discovery Center Museum - (815) 963-6769
- International Museum of Surgical Science - (312) 642-6502
- Lake County Discovery Museum - (847) 968-3400
- Notebaert Nature Museum - (773) 755-5100
- SciTech Hands-On Museum - (630) 859-3434
- Milwaukee Public Museum - (414) 278-2700
- Museum Hours
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- holiday hours (through Nov. 29)
- Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- holiday hours (through Nov. 29)
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
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Wired to Win
Go inside the science of surviving cycling's most grueling race.
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Holiday Performances and Events: November
Kick off the seasonal festivities in November with holiday songs, music and dance.
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Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Celebrate with the entire family at the Museum's beloved annual holiday.
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Holiday Performances and Events: December
Seasonal songs, dance, pageantry and readings are just part of the festivities.
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The Ten Tenors
The Australian group will treat Museum guests to a special holiday performance.
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Explore the White City: World's Fair Simulation
Dr. Lisa Snyder presents a fascinating virtual simulation of the 1893 World's Fair.
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about the museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.