Chicago, IL

Summary of Museum of Science and Industry

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Museum of Science and Industry

5700 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
773-684-1414

www.msichicago.org

This museum makes science fun with interactive, educational exhibits that stretch the imagination. Spend time in a 16-foot heart as you learn about how yours works. Find out how technology has influenced history by stepping back in time on Yesterdays Main Street. Watch action-packed films in the Omnimax Theatre or take a ride down a coal mine. And dont leave without picking up some great souvenirs at The Big Idea museum shop. Omnimax Theatre requires additional fee. Parking available in underground garage for USD5.

Reviews

Great family museum

Reviewed by bkcadavis on February 09, 2007

bkcadavis' rating:

"My family loved this museum. We have two children 3 and 1 and both of them had a blast. There is a full size John Deere Tractor in the museum that the kids can get in and my son loved this. We liked the U-Boat exhibit a lot but we didn’t get there until about an hour before closing so we missed a lot. Next time we go we will spend 2 days there instead of just one. There’s just so much to see and they also have a great Imax."

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Wonderful place

Reviewed by ohsostrange on December 10, 2006

ohsostrange's rating:

"You can take a guided tour through an actual U-Boat captured during WWII-the entire submarine has been moved into the museum, and made the center of a terrific exhibit. You also don’t want to miss the world’s most elaborate doll-house, built to look like a fairy-tale castle. Their toy train layout alone is worth a couple hours of your time. Be aware that lines can be very long for the coal mine exhibit, especially on weekends. "

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