Museum of Science and Industry

Frightful Fun from October 13 to November 1!

Never fear! The Museum offers a host of hair-raising activities, events and exhibits that will help our guests ring in the Halloween season in style. We've also scared up one extra Halloween treat for our guests: general admission is free on weekdays through October 30th!

Resurrected! The Haunted Coal Mine!

The Coal Mine will be transformed into a ghoulish haunted experience for guests who want to participate in a Halloween treat. If you would prefer to have the traditional Coal Mine experience, normal scare-free tours will still be offered 2-3 times an hour. Timed tickets for both regular and haunted tours will be available at the exhibit entrance.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 1; the haunted tours depart on the :15 and :30 of the hour.

Haunted Zephyr!

Odd haunting and happenings are said to occur on the Zephyr every October. Guests can join our facilitators on a haunted tour to explore this spooky scene. Regular Zephyr tours will run until noon daily. Timed tickets for the Haunted Zephyr will be available at the Zephyr entrance.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 1 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.; tours depart every 30 minutes.

Get Slimed!

Learn how to become a spooky scientist and create your own ghoulish fun green slime. Join us on the Main Level.
Daily through November 1: 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Idea Factory Funhouse

As if the Idea Factory wasn’t fun enough.  We will be converting the Idea Factory into a funhouse and conducting some Halloween themed, science-based activities like Balancing Black Cats and Spooky Thaumatropes.
Daily through November 1: all day.

Trash for Treats!

If you bring in a recyclable item (from scrap receipts, maps, or even pocket fuzz) to the Smart Home exhibit entrance, you will receive organic candy for your green efforts!
Daily through November 1.

Code Boo!

Guests will learn how to use Morse Code to decipher all sorts of frightening and fiendish Halloween messages outside the U-505 exhibit entrance. Take the challenge if you aren’t too scared, and you may just earn a reward!
Daily through November 1 from 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Orange Stairs, Lower Level 1).

Wings on Strings!

Guests will learn about Halloween’s most beloved creature while creating their own ominous bat kite for indoor flying fun.
October 30 and 31 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Classrooms, Balcony Level 3).

Trick or Treat with Museum Scientists

Find a scientist for a cool trick and treat! MSI scientist lab coat pockets will be brimming with candy, stickers and other surprises.
October 31 (Halloween): all day.

Spooky Editions of Live Science, Laboratory Experiences and Science Theater Shows:

Poop Happens

Hopefully you won’t have a weak stomach as you follow food from your mouth to your stomach and beyond. Learn how your Halloween candy will get digested!
Daily through November 1 at 10:45 a.m. (Science Theater).

Pumpkin Smashing!

Come help us answer the age-old question: do pumpkins bounce?
Daily at 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (Rotunda or Entry Hall).

Dissect an Eye at MSI!

Dissect your own cow eye in this in-sight-ful experience! (Age 10 or older; chaperoned groups must be 14 or older.)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. (Education Lab, Balcony Level 3).

Phreaky Physics!

See what freaky feats are possible due to the amazing principles of physics. If you are lucky, or should we say unlucky, you may be asked to participate in some superhuman challenges!
Daily at 12:45 p.m. (Rotunda or near Wright Flyer, Balcony Level 3).

Chemistry Comes Alive!

Our scientists conduct amazing experiments with chemicals and fire. A mind-blowing experience for those who aren’t afraid to attend.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 1 at 12:00 p.m. (Rotunda or near Wright Flyer, Balcony Level 3).

Taste Testing: Tricks and Treats!

Come learn what the mouth “nose” about taste. But beware: not all tastes on Halloween are treats!
Daily through November 1 at 3:00 p.m. (Rotunda or near Wright Flyer, Balcony Level 3).