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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Visiting 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.

What visitors are saying

4.6
26 reviews

It was so big and nice to see we couldn’t do the whole museum but we def did the spider man exhibit and it was amazing

Dec 10, 2025

Great exhibits and opportunities to see the past and other worlds in a comfortable, immersive setting.

Dec 14, 2025

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  • Giant Dome Theater access included

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 marvel at a massive dollhouse.


What's included

  • Access all permanent Griffin Museum of Science and Industry exhibits

  • Includes access to one film in the wrap-around, five-story Giant Dome Theater

  • 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. All subject to availability.




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Where you'll be

5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, US

How to get there

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)

Standard opening hours

Apr 1, 2026 - Jun 5, 2026
Monday09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Thursday09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Friday09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Upcoming schedule changes

23 - 25 May09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
05 Sep09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
06 Sep11:00 AM - 05:30 PM
07 Sep09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
27 Sep11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
03 Oct09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
07 - 16 Nov09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
18 Nov09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
20 Nov09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
22 Nov09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
26 NovClosed
27 - 30 Nov09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
24 Dec09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
25 DecClosed
26 - 30 Dec09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
31 Dec09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Find out more

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

(773) 684-1414

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