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Museum of Science and Industry

5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 (Hyde Park)
773-684-1414
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Ranked #10 of 332 attractions in Chicago
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Type: Science Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveller Description: The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is a highly engaging museum located in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.  It features an... more »
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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This is the biggest science museum I've been in. When you come in, it's like you're in an airport or a big mall. Soaring ceilings, escalators, enormous front desk. Divided into themed sections, it's manageable if you decide what you want to see most and then if you run out of time or energy (which you will), you'll have seen... More

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Anoka
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I were both VERY disappointed. The only good we found was a very few interesting race cars, a train that was rare but disappointing inside and an airplane that had set a bunch or altitude and speed records. The rest was very kid oriented and hard to follow any since of order. The exhibits were real basic... More

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Jacksonville, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The Museum of Science and Industry is a very cool, hands on museum experience. It is also included on the Chicago city pass. There are tons of large scale experiments that you are able to do yourself. Highlights were the science of storms exhibit and the You! Experience. In the science of storms there are tornado, tsunami and avalanche simulators.... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This place is fantastic. Where else can you see and tour a German U-boat? Nowhere!! My kids are 4 and 6- they enjoyed going down in the coal mine, seeing inside a 747, the animal bodies exhibit, seeing how a tornado and lighting are made, I could go on and on. We were here all day and could have gone... More

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Calgary
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

As out of towners we tried to see whole museum in one day. Was too much. Many loud school groups throughout, crowds +++. Some of the exhibits were quite dated. Pay extra for things like the coal mine - it was worth it. Wish we would have boughttickets to go in submarine too. For sure get a CityPass to skip... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The Museum of Science and Industry is a very cool, hands on museum experience. It is also included on the Chicago city pass. There are tons of large scale experiments that you are able to do yourself. Highlights were the science of storms exhibit and the You! Experience. In the science of storms there are tornado, tsunami and avalanche simulators.... More

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Nottingham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Really enjoyed the museum. It has exhibits for all ages and lots of interactive items. it is a huge place and you could spend pretty much the whole day in their. Beware though some of the exhibits require extra payment on top of your entrance fee.

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Irvine, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

The best science museum in the world!!! Loved it and you can easily spend the entire day there, especially if you have kids. The science section with the Tesla coil is very cool, loved the U-boat, bike exhibit and gears in the stairwell.

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Mississauga, Ont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Great place to visit but be sure to allow lots of time as there is so much to see and do! Interesting for both kids and adults. Went with my husband and had a great day. Animals inside and out was a little extra but was worth it in my view. The bull and the giraffe were some of the... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is a very fun place to visit. The Animal:Inside and Out exhibit was wierd but interesting. Make sure you get tickets for the Coal Mine and U-Boat. The exhibits are amazing! I was very impressed.

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