Admission
Tickets are available to purchase online and at the Museum ticket counters.
To charge by phone, call the Museum at (773) 684-1414.
Ticket PricesThrough Dec. 31, 20091 | Adult | Child (3-11) | Senior |
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| General Admission Only2 | $13.00 | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| General Admission + 1 Omnimax | $20.00 | $14.00 | $19.00 |
| General Admission + Smart Home: Green + Wired | $23.00 | $14.00 | $22.00 |
| General Admission + Smart Home: Green + Wired + 1 Omnimax | $30.00 | $19.00 | $29.00 |
| The White House: A Look Inside | $5.00 | $2.00 | $5.00 |
| U-505 Optional Submarine Tour | $7.00 | $6.00 | $7.00 |
| U-505 Submarine Exhibit | free | free | free |
| CityPass: see 5 Chicago attractions and save! | $69.00 | $59.00 |
1 For visits on January 1, 2010 and later, please call for prices.
2 Chicago residents receive a discount on general admission:
$1 off for adults & seniors, $0.50 off for children.
Become a Member Today: Membership starts at only $55
Membership | |
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Level | Price |
| Bachelor of Science - Individual | $80.00 |
| Master of Science - Family | $115.00 |
| Doctorate in Science - Premier | $180.00 |
| Associate of Science - Senior (65+) | $55.00 |
| Associate of Science - Student* | $55.00 |
* Students must present school ID for this membership level.
Parking
Parking | Per Vehicle |
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| General Public | $16.00 |
| Member - Bachelor of Science | $16.00 |
| Member - Master of Science | $12.00 |
| Member - Doctorate in Science | FREE |
Garage clearance is 8' 2". For motorcoach and bus parking information, click here.
Free Days
2009 Free Day Schedule | |
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| There are no remaining free days in 2009. | |
2010 Free Day ScheduleGeneral admission1 is free on the following dates: | |
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| January | 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 |
| February | 8 14 |
| March | 18 |
| April | 19 20 21 22 23 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 7 8 9 10 11 |
| August | 30 |
| September | 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 20 21 27 28 |
| October | 4 5 6 |
| November | 11 |
| December | 6 |
1 Omnimax films, the optional U-505 onboard tour, and certain temporary exhibits are not included in general admission, and require separate admission. See Ticket Prices on Free Days and Parking.
Additional Details
General admission does not include parking, special exhibits, Omnimax® movies or U-505 on-board tours.
Telephone orders may be subject to a processing fee (for non-members) and cannot be made on day of visit. Exhibits requiring a timed tickets may sell out; please purchase your tickets in advance.
Special rates available for school and tour groups of 20 or more with four-week advance reservation. For details, contact the Museum's Call Center at (773) 684-1414.
Also see the Chicago Public Library Great Kids Museum Passports!
Omnimax is a trademark of Imax Corporation, Mississauga, Canada.
- Museum Hours
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- holiday hours (through Nov. 29)
- Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday – 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
- holiday hours (through Nov. 29)
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
CityPass
Visit 5 attractions for $69.00
Buy your CityPass booklet at the Museum of Science and Industry, and use it on the spot for general admission to the Museum.
Then, for the following nine days, you can use the CityPass booklet for admission to these four other famous Chicago attractions:
- Adler Planetarium
- The Field Museum
- Shedd Aquarium
- Hancock Observatory or Sears Tower
- Happening Now
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Wired to Win
Go inside the science of surviving cycling's most grueling race.
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Holiday Performances and Events: November
Kick off the seasonal festivities in November with holiday songs, music and dance.
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Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Celebrate with the entire family at the Museum's beloved annual holiday.
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- Coming Soon
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Holiday Performances and Events: December
Seasonal songs, dance, pageantry and readings are just part of the festivities.
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The Ten Tenors
The Australian group will treat Museum guests to a special holiday performance.
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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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Plan Your Visit
- First Timers
- Is it your first time to visit the Museum, or just been a while?
- Return Visits
- See what’s new and exciting at the Museum!
- Members
- We offer a wide-range of fun, exclusive Members-only events.
- Field Trips
- Find suggested activities by age group and subject matter.