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Museum of Science and Industry


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Traveler Description: The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is the best place to visit while you are in Chicago. They have many exhibits and lots of things for kids to more »
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Attraction type: Science museum, Ship
Address: 57th St and Lake Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60637
Tel: 773-684-1414

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5 of 5 stars
Dasibeth   7 contributions
So. Illinois
Jul 27, 2009

The museum has done this up right--complete to inviting you in from the Hogwarts express and experiencing the sorting hat. more

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4 of 5 stars
af01   82 contributions
Copenhagen, Denmark
Jul 18, 2009

Visited the museum on a saturday with my wife. It was quite crowded, I would recomend starting the day up early (we arived around 11:30, and it got more and more crowded). We stayed until closing, and didn't make all the exibitions, you could spend a hole day here. Took a tour of the U-boat for an extra cost off... more

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5 of 5 stars
Michelle1229   1 contribution
Michelle1229
Jul 12, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Went to the museum just to see the Harry Potter stuff. We paid only to see the Harry Potter items. It was a little cheesy in the beginning (for the kids) but once in the exhibit it was better than I could have ever thought. Pay the extra $5 for the audio tour it is worth it. For someone who... more

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2 of 5 stars
MissingSanDiego   9 contributions
Michigan
Jul 12, 2009

We had gotten the City Pass and all the other attractions on it were all inclusive--this place wanted to charge you for every attraction in it! We were totally steamed that all the good things the place had to offer cost anywhere from 5-18 dollars per person on top of the admission cost-- bring lots of extra $ if you... more

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5 of 5 stars
akn64   49 contributions
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jun 23, 2009

We went specifically to see the Harry Potter Exhibit. We were not disappointed. It contained many of the costumes and props from the movie. Great care was taken to display these in interesting settings. Gift shop prices were high, but what can you expect. The Exhibit was $13.00 and General Admission to the museum was $13.00 for a total of... more

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5 of 5 stars
tdrbat   4 contributions
Florida
Jun 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a must see for anyone visiting Chicago. Definitely a big bang for your buck. We paid the same price to visit the aquarium (which is also great), but only spent a few hours there compared to 5 hours at Science and Industry and still didn't see everything! The kids (ages 5 & 8) loved the place as well... more

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5 of 5 stars
Wanderlust_0517   9 contributions
Springfield, Illinois
Jun 1, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I went with two girlfriends to Chicago, pretty much just to experience the Harry Potter Exhibition running now through the Fall at the Museum of Science and Industry. We are big HP fans and enjoyed the exhibit SO much! We walked through the whole thing once, which took us about an hour, and then before leaving we walked back through... more

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4 of 5 stars
traveltode   89 contributions
usa
Apr 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is large and does a great job of making technology exciting. If you are visiting Chicago, it is well worth a look and will be different from your experiences in other cities. more

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5 of 5 stars
SliceServe   5 contributions
Cincinnati, OH
Apr 17, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Visited over spring break with our two grade school aged children (8 & 10). The highlight for me was the U-Boat tour - really, just over the top. I'm still in awe. I've worked in coal, transport & oil and found all those exhibits to be very true to life and presented so all ages will enjoy & appreciate w/o... more

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5 of 5 stars
skylinedriveby   15 contributions
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Mar 30, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Tons of stuff to see here - definitely devote a whole day to this museum! Lots of neat, modern and interactive science and technology related exhibits. The U505 sub was extremely interesting and definitely worth spending some extra time there. Take your time and check out all this place has to offer! more

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Museum of Science and Industry Address

57th St and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Tel: 773-684-1414