Location: Chicago
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The 5 Best Science Museums in Chicago, Illinois (IL)
The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
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1. Field Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,689 reviews
The Field Museum fuels a journey of discovery across time to enable solutions for a brighter future rich in nature and culture. With almost 40 million specimens and artifacts in our collections—including SUE, the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex—there's something for everyone. Start planning your visit at fieldmuseum.org.
Reviewed By TracyWfromWA - Arlington, United States
Rivaling the Museum of Natural History in New York, this museum is replete with towering dinosaur skeletons, fossils, ancient artifacts from early humankind, all under a magnificently designed Romanesque-style building. It is an expansive space. The atrium soars up to a grid-work of square windows that let natural light into the space. Tickets are on the pricey side, but it is well worth the experience. You could spend hours wandering the many themed exhibits once inside. The crown jewel of the exhibit, a T. Rex named Sue, is breathtaking in its scope. This is something you wouldn't want to miss on your trip to Chicago.
2. Museum of Science and Industry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,973 reviews
The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere! Housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World’s Fair, MSI is a Chicago must-see. You’ll experience 14 acres of hands-on exhibits and have the chance to stand before a 40-foot tornado; climb aboard a World War II German submarine; take a run in a human-sized hamster wheel; descend into an Illinois coal mine; tour a fully functioning eco-friendly home; board a 727 hanging from the ceiling; transmit your pulse to a 13-foot, 3-D beating heart; and much more! MSI is not a place where you walk around quietly and observe. No way! You get involved in the fun—and learn—by doing. Just a few miles from downtown with convenient underground parking.
Reviewed By 667lisay
This is my favorite Chicago museum because there are so many hands on exhibits! So many favorite things: Christmas around the World exhibit, the Omnimax theatre, the submarine tour, the chicks, the bicycle exhibit, the African American artwork, the circus exhibit, the Fairy Castle, the Mirror Maze, and more! We always have a fun time when we go!
3. International Museum of Surgical Science
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 190 reviews
The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square feet of public galleries committed to the history of surgery, and an exquisite permanent collection of art and artifacts from the history of Medicine. The Museum supports its Mission through medically thematized exhibitions and programs, in addition to a strong contemporary art exhibition program. The Mission of the Museum is to enrich people’s lives by enhancing their appreciation and understanding of the history, development, and advances in surgery and related subjects in health and medicine.
Reviewed By slkieft - Lansing, United States
As someone being in the medical field, I really enjoyed this museum. They are still adding stuff to the exhibits, but I would recommend.
4. wndr museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 62 reviews
wndr museum is an ever-evolving immersive art and technology experience that is designed to ignite the curiosity that exists within and around each of us. Consider wndr to be a cultural and artistic hub that is constantly changing to fit the needs of the world around it. The wndr experience is one in which the thoughtful curation of world-class art, work by provocative emerging artists, as well as guest-made artwork creates a dreamy journey that reveals the wonders of the world around you. Around every corner comes an opportunity to be creative, discover something unexpected, ask questions, and play.
Reviewed By Wendydes77 - Streator, United States
This is for people that enjoy taking photos Our group really enjoyed it ages 40 and 12yrs old.So just varies on person. We def would go back... only room didn’t care for was infinity room ( your group and others get 1 minute) and just wasn’t impressed with that room.. would be nicer to have 1 person at a time or smaller groups.. Just take your time in each other rooms and soak it all up.. don’t forget your free button at gift shop.. free lockers also that was a plus!!
