Chicago Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago, IL - Science Museums on Waymarking.com

The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry opened in 1933 is a very large museum with many different exhibits across a broad spectrum of topics. Some of their displays are very large including the actual U505 u-bout, locomotives, and Boeing 727 aircraft. The museum also has temporary exhibits which run six months to a year in duration which are very well done. The museum also has a Omnimax theater. The museum occupies the former Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 Worlds Fair, the last remaining major structure from the fair.

Name: Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Location/Address: 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois United States 60637 Telephone Number: (773) 684-1414 Web Site: [Web Link] Type/Specialty: Broad interactive science museum Agency/Ownership: City of Chicago Theater: OmniMax Theather Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission Fee: Adult $11.00 Children $7.00, the museum does has free admission days check website for dates Gift Shop: yes Cafe/Restaurant: Yes Educational programs: Not listed Other Features: Not listed

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