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Children's Museums

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Name: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Address: 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, Chicago, IL, US
Telephone: (773) 684-1414
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (34821 reviews)

📍 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

📞 (773) 684-1414

🌐 www.msichicago.org

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🕐 Hours

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

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About Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Interactive educational museum. Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits. Houses the U-505 Submarine, a real WWII German submarine that visitors can explore underground, making it a unique historical artifact exhibit. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,821 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Science Center
Best For: All ages
Key Attractions: U-505 Submarine, Henry Crown Space Center, Giant Dome Theater, interactive exhibits
Experience Types: Hands-on exhibits, guided tours, immersive films
Membership: Available with exclusive access and discounts

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Houses the U-505 Submarine, a real WWII German submarine that visitors can explore underground, making it a unique historical artifact exhibit
⭐Features the Giant Dome Theater, Chicago's only five-story domed wraparound movie theater, providing an immersive viewing experience
⭐Hosts the Anne Frank The Exhibition, a significant historical and educational exhibit addressing Holocaust history and remembrance
⭐Maintains a 4.7-star rating across 34,821 reviews, indicating exceptionally high visitor satisfaction and consistent quality across diverse experiences
⭐Features rotating limited-time exhibits including Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing and Paul Tazewell costume collection, requiring strategic timing for visitors

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for at least 5 hours to explore the museum properly. Multiple visitors reported spending this duration and still feeling they could return to discover 100 more things they missed.
🕐Visit on a weekday morning when the museum opens to minimize crowds while enjoying the well-designed layout that naturally prevents overcrowding.
💡Don't miss the U-505 Submarine tour - it's highly recommended by visitors as a highlight that significantly enhances understanding of the overall experience and shouldn't be skipped.
💡Prioritize seeing limited-time exhibits like Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing first, as they rotate out and won't be available on future visits.
💡Experience the Giant Dome Theater, Chicago's only five-story domed wraparound movie theater - it's a unique venue feature that enhances the educational experience and justifies dedicating time to a show.