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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago — one of the largest science museums in the world — is home to more than 400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity.

Chicago CityPASS includes:

General Admission Plus One Special Experience – Entry includes all permanent exhibits plus choice of a film in the Giant Dome Theater, a Coal Mine tour, or a Motion Simulator virtual trip.

Chicago C3 includes:

General Admission – Entry includes all permanent exhibits.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Spend time in Science Storms with a 40-foot tornado, 20-foot Tesla Coil, and 30-foot avalanche disc.

  2. 02.

    Walk through a real United 727; climb aboard the engine of the Empire State Express, the first machine to break the 100 mph; and gaze in awe at historic aircraft flying above you in the Transportation Gallery.

  3. 03.

    Experience the U-505 submarine, the only captured WWII German submarine in the United States.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

Mondays and Tuesdays are the least crowded days.

To get the full experience, allow about four hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss The Blue Paradox, U-505 and Science Storms.

Griffin MSI strongly recommends that you reserve timed-entry tickets when you make your reservation for the museum, as the experiences can fill up quickly.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: One Small Snack, Museum Kitchen and Stan’s Donuts & Coffee

Gift Shops: Museum Store

Accessibility

Museum and Giant Dome Theater are fully accessible. Elevators available. Wheelchairs available in Entry Hall. Get more information about accessibility.

Parking/Transportation

Get more information on parking, transportation and directions.

Offers & Upgrades

Motion Simulator Virtual Trip

$8 per virtual trip (Guests with CityPASS tickets may choose this as their included special experience or add it on with purchase. C3 tickets require an additional purchase available when booking a museum reservation or at onsite ticket kiosks.)
Minimum height: 42"

Coal Mine Tour or Giant Dome Theater Film

Adult, $12; child (3-11), $9. (Guests with CityPASS tickets may choose one of these as their included special experience and may add on others with purchase. C3 tickets require an additional purchase available when booking a museum reservation or at onsite ticket kiosks.)

Additional Experiences on Offer at Griffin MSI

• U-505 Submarine Onboard Tour, Adult $18, Child (3-11) $14
• VR Transporter, $12
• Interactive Flight Simulator, $20 per ride, good for two people

Contact Information & Hours

  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
  • 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
  • Chicago, IL 60637
  • Just minutes from downtown Chicago.
    GPS address: 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637
  • Daily, 9:30am-4pm

Hours may vary; see website for exceptions and extended hours.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Coal Mine Tour Option

Coal Mine Tour Option

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