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Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago
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If Chicago is your starting point, the Museum of Science and Industry is the greatest send-off a road trip can have. A real U-505 submarine you walk through, a coal mine descent, a working model railroad, and the baby chick hatchery where your kids watch chicks break out of eggs. Your family will need to be dragged out. It's on the lakefront in Hyde Park, which means Chicago traffic on both ends, but the museum itself is worth every minute of the merge.
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Common questions about Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago
Where is Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago?
Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago is at 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, Illinois. It sits along I-65, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.
What are the hours at Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago?
Typical hours: 9:30am–4pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.
What's Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago like to visit on a family road trip?
If Chicago is your starting point, the Museum of Science and Industry is the greatest send-off a road trip can have. A real U-505 submarine you walk through, a coal mine descent, a working model railroad, and the baby chick hatchery where your kids watch chicks break out of eggs. Your family will need to be dragged out. It's on the lakefront in Hyde Park, which means Chicago traffic on both ends, but the museum itself is worth every minute of the merge.
Is Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago family-friendly?
Yes — Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database.
How long should families plan to stay at Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago?
Most families spend an hour or two at Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago, depending on kid stamina and weather.