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The Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore DriveChicago, IL 60637
Regular 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 Hours
The Museum will offer special extended hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday on the following dates:
Saturday, March 15 – Sunday, March 30
Saturday, May 24 – Saturday, May 31
Every day in June
Every day in July
Every day in August
Monday, September 1
Friday, November 14 – Sunday, November 16
Friday, November 21 – Sunday, November 23
Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30
Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 7
Saturday, December 13 – Sunday, December 21
Friday, December 26 – Wednesday, December 31
- 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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Smart Home: Green + Wired
Learn how to make green living and eco-friendly technology part of your life.
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The Glass Experience
The science, technology, brilliance and beauty behind glass is revealed in this stunning exhibition.
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Exploring the Collection: Photographs by Terry Evans
Terry Evans explores some of Chicago’s hidden treasures—found in the Museum's collection.
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- Coming Soon
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The Plan of Chicago
Professor Carl Smith presents a lecture on the Burnham Plan and architect Daniel Burnham.
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Group Planning
- School Groups
- Tour Operators bringing school groups of 20 or more.
- Tour Operators
- Tour Operators brining groups of 20 or more.
- 20+ Groups
- Private groups of 20 or more receive discounts with advanced reservations.
about the museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.