Museum of Science and Industry

Shops

Looking for the perfect gift or a science-inspired souvenir? The Museum's shops offer a wide range of cool toys, gizmos, books and unique exhibit-related gifts.

• The Big Idea
• Located in the Great Hall.
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  Galaxy Shop
• Located in the Henry Crown Space Center.
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  The Kids Stop Shop
• Located near the Group Center.
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  Museum Photo Studio
• Capture your Museum moments at the photo studios located near Yesterday's Main Street and the U-505 exhibit. The Museum's featured temporary exhibit also offers photo services.

You may also purchase gifts through the Museum's secure online store.

Restaurants

There's something for everyone at the Museum. Download a menu of our offerings.

• The Brain Food Court
• Ground Floor
• Open Mondays - Saturdays 9:30 - 2:30 and Sundays 11:00 - 2:30
• Our modern food court features fresh-made pizzas, made-to-order deli sandwiches, fresh-tossed salads, delicious stir-fry dishes, cooked-to-order grilled items and more.
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  The Brain Food Cafe
• Ground Floor
• Open Mondays - Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. until 30 minutes before Museum closing time,
  and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. until 30 minutes before Museum closing time.
  In a hurry? Our cafe features Starbucks Coffee and other coffee specialties, pastries, continental breakfast selections and a limited selection of sandwiches and salads.
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  Finnigan's Ice Cream Parlor
• Main Floor near the Coal Mine exhibit
• Open Fridays-Sundays from 11:30 a.m. until one hour before Museum closing time.
  
• Visit our old-fashioned ice cream parlor and take a step back to the turn of the century. Based on a real Hyde Park ice cream parlor of the same name, which opened in 1917, Finnigan's serves tempting ice cream favorites, including sundaes and shakes. Finnigan's also features Starbucks Coffee. (When Finnigan's isn't open, visit the Brain Food Cafe for hand-scooped ice cream.)
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  Vending Machines
• Ground Floor near the Group Entrance; Lower Court by the escalators
• A variety of vending machines offer beverages and snacks.