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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Visiting the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is one of the top 10 things to do in Chicago - the whole family will enjoy the unique, hands-on exhibits.

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Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
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What you'll do

Explore one of the largest science museums in the world. Housed in the only remaining building from the famous 1893 World's Columbian Exposition's 'White City,' it offers a variety of hands-on, dynamic activities and exhibits for guests of all ages.

Venture down a life-like coal mine, control a 40-foot indoor tornado, and display your pulse on a larger-than-life 3D model of a heart.

While the museum will no longer require guests to wear masks to enter, those exhibits, classrooms, and lab activities with limited space for physical distancing still have mask requirements. These include the Giant Dome Theater, U-505, Coal Mine, Future Energy Chicago, Dissect an Eye at MSI, and the Wanger Family Fab Lab. Your tickets give you a behind the scenes look at how industry shaped the Chicago landscape.

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry highlights

U-505 Submarine

Explore a real German submarine – it's the only one in the United States. Please note: this exhibition requires an extra fee, as it is not included with your pass

Extreme Ice

Walk through a photo exhibition showing the world's diminishing glaciers.

Numbers in Nature Mirror Maze

It's the most enjoyable way to learn math - conquer the twists and turns of this geometric mirror maze.

Giant Dome Theatre

The state-of-the-art laser projection system in the museum's Giant Dome Theater is the first of its kind in Chicago—and one of only two in the world.

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The
Exhibition

Step into the world of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man at Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition. Packed with rare comics, movie props, life-size character statues and hands-on activities, this immersive experience is perfect for fans of all ages. 

Please note: this exhibition requires an extra fee, as it is not included with your pass.

Facts

Through the Welcome to Science Initiative, it is:

  • Improving science teaching for nearly 1,000 educators annually through science teacher education courses.
  • Inspiring 200 teens annually to consider science careers through Science Minors and Science Achievers youth development programs.
  • Bringing science into communities and reaching 11,750 children through the network of 100+ after-school science clubs, and another 150,000 Chicago youth through our summer learning partnership with the Chicago Public Library and Chicago Park District.
  • Providing hands-on Learning Lab programs to more than 22,000 students.
  • Introducing 41,000 youth and their families to STEM professionals at Science Works career events, Jr. Science Cafes and other opportunities.

What's included

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    Access all permanent Griffin Museum of Science and Industry exhibits.

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    Includes access to one film in the wrap-around, five-story Giant Dome Theatre. Current films include: Cities of Tomorrow, Serengeti, and Space: The New Frontier.

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    Special exhibits, including the Coal Mine, U-505 on-board tour,
    and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition,
    require an additional timed-entry ticket to be purchased. The Blue
    Paradox requires a timed-entry ticket that is included with your
    pass. All subject to availability.




How to get there

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Metra trains stop at the 57th Street station, just two blocks from the museum‚ north entrance. Buses #2, #6, or #28 also have convenient stops two blocks away from the Museum. The #10 and #55 CTA buses stop right in front of the Museum Entrance (Circle Drive)

Operating hours

Daily: 9.30AM – 4PM 
Last admission at 3PM

Summer Hours: June 12 – August 17
Daily: 9.30AM – 5.30PM
Last admission at 4.30PM

*Except Thursday, July 1: 9.30AM – 4.30PM (Last admission at 3.30PM)

Please check their website for updated hours and special events

Closings & holidays

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

All holiday hours are subject to change without notice. Extended hours during spring break, summer, and holidays.

Find out more

For more information, visit the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry website.

(773) 684-1414

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