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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- 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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Wired to Win
Go inside the science of surviving cycling's most grueling race.
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Ultimate Wave Tahiti
Explore the power of waves with champion surfer Kelly Slater in beautiful Tahiti.
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- Coming Soon
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Science Storms Unveiling Ceremony
Join us for the unveiling of this exciting new exhibit.
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Science Storms [OPENS THURSDAY]
Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of natural phenomena like tornados and avalanches.
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Chicago Public Schools Citywide Science Fair
Over 300 CPS students bring their science projects to the Museum for this weekend event.
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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.