Griffin MSI is the Western Hemisphere's largest science museum and home to thousands of exhibits, artifacts and "wow" moments that last a lifetime.
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Mar 3, 2025
This was excellent for grade school and adults. It’s a lot to take in! We have to go back to see more since we only did one day trip. We really liked all that we saw. Read the website and plan your t…Full review by DepartingDuo
Feb 23, 2025
The Museum of Science and Industry is a humongous museum with some great exhibits that also left me overwhelmed and let down. Overwhelmed because of the lack of organization. An exhibit about glacie…Full review by Brend482
Feb 16, 2025
The core museum is not very detailed or interactive. Most of the other exhibits require an extra ticket. We didn’t know you have to go to the exhibit ahead of time to reserve a time for that exhibit …Full review by Andrew P
Yes, every eating, admissions and exhibition upgrade location I walked by had one of those "insert card here" boxes that accept credit cards. So you won't have to use cash anywhere in …
Yes, every eating, admissions and exhibition upgrade location I walked by had one of those "insert card here" boxes that accept credit cards. So you won't have to use cash anywhere in the museum. I don't know which ones do accept cash, such as the main admissions desk. You can check the Museum's web site for payment details.
I am coming to Chicago the lady week of June and plan on visiting this museum on a weekday. How far in advance do I need to purchase tickets? I would like to do the submarine and coal mine add-on attractions.
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I purchased on arrival. There was no queue. I did not do the additional tours that you intend, but again, there were no queues. It was quite noisy as there were a large number …
I purchased on arrival. There was no queue. I did not do the additional tours that you intend, but again, there were no queues. It was quite noisy as there were a large number of very excitable school groups. Enjoy your visit.
I know part of the building dates back to the Chicago Exhibition in the 1890s. But the inside displays are always being updated. You’d never know the building itself is over 100 years old.
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