Volunteer
Museum volunteers provide captivating floor experiences, behind-the-scenes expertise, skilled clerical work and bright friendly smiles to the Museum's guests. Volunteering is a great way to share your knowledge, learn about the Museum's rich history and make a host of new friends.
How To Apply
To become a Museum volunteer call the Volunteer Coordinator at (773) 753-1382, email rachel.carter@msichicago.org or download and fill out the online application below. You will be notified about orientation dates once your application has been received and processed by the Volunteer Office staff.
Volunteer Application Downloads
- Download Adult Volunteer Application
(PDF document) - Download Teen Volunteer Application
(PDF document)
Please download and print your application, then fax or mail the completed version to:
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
- Phone:
- (773) 684-9844
- Extensions:
- 2422 or 5382
- FAX:
- (773) 753-1357
- Museum Hours
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- 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
- extended hours through April 11:
- Museum Location
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Science Storms
Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of natural phenomena like tornados and avalanches.
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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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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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about the museum
Opened in 1933, the oldest science Museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere attracts approximately 2 million visitors per year.