Museum of Science and Industry


Build an Electric Motor

Step 7 of 11: Place the magnets and holders

Pile the three magnets on the table. Place a paper-clip holder on each side of the magnet pile, with the paper-clip bases extending away from the magnets. Tape the paper-clip bases to the table.


Museum Hours
  • extended hours through April 11:
    Monday – 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
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Museum Location
Museum of Science+Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
1 (773) 684-1414
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