Museum of Science and Industry

Housed in the historic Palace of Fine Arts in Hyde Park, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is one of the world's largest science centers. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits ranging from a full-scale coal mine and a WWII U-505 submarine to dynamic weather simulations. The family-friendly institution features hands-on innovation labs and immersive displays designed for all ages.

Expert notes

• Mirror maze, U-505 Submarine, Baby Chick Hatchery, FarmTech, and Space Center are worth checking out. All the exhibits are listed here: https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/?tx_experiences_filterableexperiencelist[type]=Exhibit The place is enormous; take breaks often and wear comfortable shoes. The museum offers memorable experiences such as Flight and Motion simulation, VR Transporter, dissect an eye. Be sure to check them out if anything is of interest: https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/?tx_experiences_filterableexperiencelist%5Btype%5D=Tour

Features

• Birthday Parties
• Local Favorite
• Private Events
• Wheelchair Accessible

Special occasion reservations

Contact the event planners at the museum at 773-753-2583 or fill out this form https://www.msichicago.org/visit/private-events/get-started/ for reserving the museum for a private event. Additional details here: https://www.msichicago.org/visit/private-events/