Most reviewed Science Museums in Illinois

  1. 4.5 Museum of Science and Industry (11.1k reviews)
    - Enjoyable Science museum with lots to see and do
    Spent More than 3 hours Science Museums
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    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. See more..
  2. 4.5 Field Museum (8.854 reviews) from $68.00
    - Tired but satisfied
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums
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    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. See more..
  3. 4.5 Illinois State Museum (323 reviews)
    - Great museum, free admission
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
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    The Illinois State Museum inspires exploration of Illinois' past and present to inform and enrich everyday life and to promote stewardship of cultural and natural resources for the future. The Museum's extensive collections and research activities provide the foundation for exhibitions and public programs that tell the story of the land, life, people, and art of Illinois. The Illinois State Museum is headquartered in Springfield, with branch facilities near Lewistown and Lockport. See more..
  4. 5.0 Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art (12 reviews)
    - Hidden treasure in Chicago suburbs
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Art Museums
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    The Lizzadro Museum recently relocated to Oak Brook. We opened our doors in our new facility on November 12, 2019. Our museum was founded by Joseph Lizzadro in order to share his love of Lapidary Art with others. The Museum opened its doors in Elmhurst on November 4, 1962 with this statement of purpose from the Lizzadro Family, "To share with others our enjoyment of the eternal beauty in gemstones and our appreciation of the art with which man has complemented the works of nature". The museum is still owned and operated by the Lizzadro Family. See more..
  5. 4.5 Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum (8 reviews)
    - Amazing
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    A bite of aviación history shown by a very commited people. The facilities are not big enough but the support from the crew is wonderfull. See more..
  6. 5.0 Argonne National Laboratory (4 reviews)
    - not just for smart people ;-)
    Spent More than 3 hours Science Museums
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    the kids loved it at the open house that argonne had a couple of months ago. it was educational - they got to talk with physicists and engineers - they learned a lot and had fun to boot ;-) See more..

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