Museum Of Science And Industry

Vacation at Chicago? Are you a person who enjoys the fascinating facts of science and technology? Then there is place waiting for you and trust me its worth going! It is Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.

This is one of the largest museums for science in the world. It contains hands-on exhibits of nearly 14 acres and a place to find more than 35,000 artefacts. The museum is more than 75 years old and more than 175 million people have been to this museum.

You have lots to witness on one day while you visit the Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. One of the most exciting features is the tour of U-505 Behind-the-scenes. This was only submarine which was held by the US navy during the World War II.

This is one of the interactive exhibits in the museum. This tour would last for about 2 hours. The museum offers you to travel through its past! It is a tour that shows you how the museum looked like when it was started and how it was evolved through the years. The tour also consists of a virtual tour of the Fair's White City in 1983.

Another key and an exciting feature of the museum is the Live Sciences Experiences! You can experiment on the science and see how it works. You can dissect the eye of a cow and learn the functioning of a cow's eye. Children in a group can also take part in this. Another mind blowing experience is the Bangs, Flashes and Fire. This explains us the chemistry involved in explosions of fire!

The museum also helps you to enhance your knowledge on the earth and its atmosphere. The show is known as Earth Revealed: Live. In this show you have an in depth knowledge of global warming, ocean currents, storms, changes in the temperature etc.

The theatre is also a home to Omnimax theatres which features shows like Mysteries of the Great lakes and the Wild Ocean. These shows prove to be a visual treat for all those who witness them. You can go on a scientific adventure by sitting in a wrap around, doomed theatre!

One can plan their visits to be memorable one through their inviting offers which they offer. Online tickets are available in the museum official website which makes you save time. Don't waste your day in Chicago now. This is a must-see attraction of travel Chicago!

Museum Of Science And Industry Address
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637

Contact:
Tel: (773) 684-1414
Email: N/A

Museum Of Science And Industry Hours:
Open Daily: 9:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Open every day except Christmas Day

Ticket Information for Museum Of Science And Industry:
General Admission
Adult: $15.00
Senior (65+): $14.00
Child (3-14): $10.00

General Admission for Chicago residents
Adult: $13.00
Senior (65+): $12.00
Child (3-14): $9.00

Website: http://www.msichicago.org

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