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This 14-acre (6-hectare) complex pays homage to both natural wonders and the ingenuity of man. The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, it features life-size working replicas, a 5-story domed movie theater, 2,000 exhibits, and more than 35,000 artifacts. The museum is designed to spark imagination and inspire creativity.

  • 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60637
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Q:Should I visit the Field Museum or the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago?
A:It depends on what you're looking for. The Field Museum has exhibits related to natural history, archaeology, and paleontology, while the Museum of Science and Industry has hands-on exhibits related to science and technology. The Museum of Science and Industry is much closer to downtown if you're still unsure.
Q:Can you go inside the U-505 submarine?
A:Yes, you can go inside the U-505 submarine at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Museum entry tickets give access to the U-505 exhibit, but taking optional 25-minute tours onboard the submarine requires an additional timed entry ticket. These tours include light and sound effects and a question-and-answer session.
Q:Is parking free at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago?
A:Parking at the Museum of Science and Industry's underground garage— on East 57th Street and South Cornell Avenue—is free for visitors with Family Memberships. Visitors without memberships or individual and dual memberships must pay to park. One car per Dual and Family membership can park with a discount or for free.
Q:Can I bring my own food to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago?
A:Yes, you can bring food into the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago to eat on the front lawn or at designated areas with table seating: outside Ships Gallery and the Lower Court on the Ground Level, and the Museum Garden outdoor garden outside the Henry Crown Space Center.
Q:What is the closest public transportation station to the Museum of Science and Industry?
A:Garfield and Cottage Grove are the closest CTA "L" train stations to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago—from the former, it's a short ride on the #55 bus. Also, Meter Electric Line trains stop two blocks from the museum at 55th - 56th - 57th Street Station.
Q:How much are tickets to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago?
A:General admission tickets to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago cost US$25.95 for adults, US$14.95 for children, and free for members. These grant access to most permanent exhibits and some temporary exhibits—tickets for unique experiences, such as the U-505 submarine onboard tour, are between US$9 and US$18.

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