Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
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Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago - by Juan Carlos CS on Google
Description
The Museum of Science and Industry is housed in the former Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Jackson Park, Chicago. It has over 2,000 exhibits displayed in 75 halls, access to some of which requires payment of an additional fee. The star exhibits include a full-size replica coal mine, a German submarine U-505 captured during WW2, the command module of Apollo 8 and the first diesel-powered streamlined stainless-steel passenger train (Pioneer Zephyr).
Access & Transport
Bus #2 stops at 57th Street and Stony Island, one block west of the Museum. The #2 runs during morning and evening rush hour. Bus #6 stops at 56th Street and Hyde Park Boulevard, one block north of the Museum. Metra Electric Line trains to and from downtown Chicago stop at the 55th/56th/57th Street station, just two blocks from the Museum's north entrance Directions: https://www.msichicago.org/visit/getting-here/ Accessibility info: https://www.msichicago.org/visit/accessibility/building/
Instructions & Recommendations
At the time of this review, the cost for the Coal Mine tour was an additional $12/$9 and for the U-505 on-board tour was $18/$14.
Environmental & Social
The greenest building is the one that already exists so thumbs up for keeping an existing structure in use. Educational aspects.
Conclusion
Chicago's MSI has a stunning architecture and some quite incredible exhibits which in many ways makes it a must-see for travellers and residents alike but we can't wrap our heads around the pricing - quid of the non-profit and education / science for all? It is one thing to have separate fees for peripheral add-ons but the coal mine for instance is expected (and should) be an integral part of the experience and capacity issues is not a convincing argument given that most visitors end up paying for it.
Key positive
Some fantastic exhibits
Gorgeous building
Educational and family friendly (besides the cost)
Key negative
Too expensive and commercially oriented
A little time consuming to get to
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and accessible.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 35m
est. visit time:3h
Start of Season 1:Jun, 15
MONDAY09:30 - 17:30
TUESDAY09:30 - 17:30
WEDNESDAY09:30 - 17:30
THURSDAY09:30 - 17:30
FRIDAY09:30 - 17:30
SATURDAY09:30 - 17:30
SUNDAY09:30 - 17:30
Start of Season 2:Aug, 19
MONDAY09:30 - 16:00
TUESDAY09:30 - 16:00
WEDNESDAY09:30 - 16:00
THURSDAY09:30 - 16:00
FRIDAY09:30 - 16:00
SATURDAY09:30 - 16:00
SUNDAY09:30 - 16:00