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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

Overview

Category:Easter Holiday Activities
Location:Chicago, IL

What People Say

What's Great

  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 5 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Can get crowded during peak times (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 4 reviews)

Detailed Insights

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Perfect for Age Groups

  • Toddlers (1-3 years)
  • School age (7-12 years)

Best Times to Visit

  • Weekdays (quieter)
  • Weekends can be busy

Most Mentioned Positives

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Pricing Feedback

Good value mentioned (2 mentions)

Accessibility Features

parking

Recent Reviews

Marc Meeters

Marc Meeters

a month ago

This Museum is amazing especially with all of the recent updates and new exhibits. We recommend a membership because if you go twice on average it pays for itself and more. Best to bring drinks and food and or snacks. There is so much to see and do especially if you take your time you cannot see everything and appreciate it all. The U-Boat is stunning to see in person and the new Space area is draw dropping.

Yana Ilchenko

Yana Ilchenko

2 weeks ago

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is an incredible place! The exhibits are very interesting and enjoyable for both adults and children. The navigation inside is convenient, making it easy to explore everything. The entrance fee is around $25. You can leave your coat in the cloakroom for $3 per item. Parking costs $22. Overall, it’s a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend visiting!

Tina Holtzman

Tina Holtzman

a month ago

Our recent visit was less busy than most weekends and we had a wonderful time. We always see the weather exhibits. The kids love them and we’re very excited to find updates. The new space center is incredible. I can only imagine the time and effort that go into keeping the museum fresh for all. We were even able to get an idea factory reservation! That rarely happens. We love to see Christmas around the world annually.

Diane Baki-Wuethrich

Diane Baki-Wuethrich

in the last week

I haven't been there for a long time. I miss some of the old exhibits like the Circus. There is a lot of modern-day information regarding the Polar Ice Caps Melting, Tornadoes being formed, and Pollution in the Seas. More exhibits are now push buttons or hands-on. We went on a free day during the week so it wasn't crowded. Parking is $22.00.

Fiona Bratvold

Fiona Bratvold

3 weeks ago

We went on a Wednesday so only school kids were there and they left by 2. Excellent museum. Lots to do and see. We bought the extra tickets to see the U-boat and 007 exhibits as well. Cost came to $60/person with the extras. It was worth it. There is a nice cafeteria but we brought our own lunch that you can eat at the available tables on the 2nd floor. There is also a good donut store there. You really should get a map and look at it or you might miss some of the exhibits. We almost missed the space exhibit. We really enjoyed ourselves and would totally recommend this museum.

Contact Information

5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.7
Total Reviews31479
Recent Reviews5