Museum of Science and Industry
Hotel near Museum of Science and Industry
Discover one of Chicago’s most popular attractions just 5 minutes from Chicago Lake Shore Hotel. The Museum of Science and Industry offers interactive exhibits, historic artifacts, and family-friendly experiences for visitors of all ages. Our hotel provides free scheduled shuttle service and easy access by public transit, making your museum visit simple and stress-free.
Your visit to The Museum of Science and Industry could easily fill a full day and entertain family members of all ages. There is a U-505 Submarine that you can board and a Coal Mine that you can visit to witness how coal is extracted from inside the earth! The Great Train Story nearly fills the lower level of the museum and shows off a miniature landscape of Chicago. It is one of the most impressive train layouts you will ever see. The Idea Factory is a hands-on play area for kids under 8. The Water Spectacle and pressurized air chambers continue to fascinate young minds visit after visit. The Mirror Maze is so much fun that your kids won’t even know they are learning about Numbers in Nature. The maze has an interactive exhibit about patterns in the human body at the end of the maze.
The Chicago Transit Authority has a helpful website called the RTA Trip Planner to provide specific instructions about which bus or train to take and where to catch it.
You can view the Museum of Science and Industry list of current exhibits or visit their full site by clicking the button below.
Planning your Chicago getaway? Book your stay at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel and enjoy free parking, lakefront views, and quick access to the Museum of Science and Industry, Hyde Park, and the University of Chicago and Obama Presidential Center
Our Attractions Page features a list of the many museums Chicago is known for but the Museum of Science & Industry is a treasured gem of our city.
The Museum of Science & Industry
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60637
Tel: +1 (773) 684-1414