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The Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore DriveChicago, IL 60637
Museum Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum is open every day of the year, except for December 25th.
Extended Museum Hours
The Museum will offer special extended hours (Mondays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) on the following dates in 2009:
| January | Thursday, January 1 |
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| March | Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, March 29 |
| April | Saturday, April 4 – Sunday, April 19 |
| May | Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 31 |
| June | every day |
| July | every day (except Wednesday, July 15) |
| August | every day |
| September | Tuesday, September 1 – Monday, September 7 |
| November | Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22 Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29 |
| December | Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 Saturday, December 19 – Thursday, December 24 Saturday, December 26 – Thursday, December 31 |
Directions
See Getting Here.
Accessibility
Museum entrances and public areas are wheelchair accessible. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
- Museum Admission
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Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to the Museum with customized recommendations – just for you.
- 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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Wired to Win
Go inside the science of surviving cycling's most grueling race.
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
The "greenest home in Chicago" is back with more new eco-friendly technology for 2009.
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Wild Ocean (limited run)
Swim with the sharks and other big game fish along the Wild Coast of South Africa.
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- Coming Soon
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White House: A Look Inside
Explore a meticulously detailed, large-scale replica of America's most famous landmark.
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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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Discoveries ... Member Travel: France
Members can explore culture, science and advanced technology in Paris and Toulouse.
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Group Planning
- School Groups
- Tour Operators bringing school groups of 20 or more.
- Tour Operators
- Tour Operators bringing groups of 20 or more.
- 20+ Groups
- Private groups of 20 or more receive discounts with advance reservations.
Support Us
- Become a Member
It's fun, easy, and a great value to earn your "Degree" in science! It's an adventure you don't want to miss.
- Donate
Support from individuals, corporations and foundations help us fulfill our goal of inspiring all who visit.
- Volunteer
Be part of our history of fun by volunteering at the Museum of Science and Industry.
about the museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.