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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of Chicago's must see attractions. I lived 2 blocks away for about 4 years and visited several times. I also remember all the great school field trips we took here when I was a kid.Some...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Full disclosure. I work here, but even so, growing up this had always been one of my favorite museums just behind the Children's Museum in Indianapolis. As an adult, I LOVE the U-505. I have even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I wouldn't say that the Museum of Science & Industry as a bad museum by any means, I remember liking it a lot more as a kid. It is more about pop science, than actually getting into the nitty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Daaammmmn. There's a lot to do here!I will sound like a geek by saying this, but this was my first experience with the hi-tech hand dryers. Of course, now I see them more often (but this was back in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recently we went to see the Harry Potter exhibit and I have to admit I loved it. We got tickets without previous research on what it will be like and I was positively surprised. I adore this museum...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a life long Massachusetts girl it is difficult for me to write this, but, I think that this museum might be better than our own Museum of Science. I went here to see the Harry Potter exhibit (and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always been a fan of the Museum of Science and Industry. I went there for the first time in quite a while last week. Despite not everything in the Space Center working quite properly and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was reading Devil in the White City a few years ago and thought, wow - I need to go back to the MSI! I did remember liking it as a child so I was excited when my immediate family with spouses all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In school I never really liked science and the industry part of history bored me as well. I usually took the time to nap or catch up on writing notes to friends or doodling in my agenda. If it wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Want to check out a piece of Chicago history? Then spend a day at the Museum of Science and Industry on Chicago's south side. The museum is located in the former Palace of Fine Arts building in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We enjoyed 5 or so hours here, and honestly saw about 30% of the place. A quick bus ride down here and we walk in shortly after 10AM. We chose to add the Smart Home and the U-505 tours to our day as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The museum was very easy to get to from the city. We were able to catch express buses to and from, which was nice, but unfortunately the highlight of the trip for me might have been getting to see...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I spent 4 hours in a museum and didn't get bored. It's a miracle! 1. It's easy to get to. I caught the #10 bus that took me straight there. 2. It was pretty easy to navigate via the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I am not as big as a nerd as I thought. The exhibits weren't very interesting and I was really bummed that they wanted an extra $18 for the Harry Potter exhibit. Even though we got the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came for the Potter Exhibit - $20 per person, no pictures, overcrowded, and you're essentially herded through the exhibit - sorting hat....more like Sorting-Native-Chicagoan with a fake British...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've ALWAYS loved the MoS&I (Museum of Science & Industry, in case you couldn't figure that one out). Ever since I was a little kid (who likes my run-on sentence?). I love the little wax "statues"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a grade-school student growing up in Chicago, how could you not have went to MSI for a field trip? It was a typical standard fare when Lincoln Park Zoo wasn't a possibly as a student might lose a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is seriously one of the best museums I've ever been too. Mu, Jenn and I came here for the Harry Potter exhibit and it was freakin awesome! When we first walked through, I noticed there were a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, I'm a Bargain Hunter! We came here on one of its FREE days, saving $13 a pop, but unfortunately, the Harry Potter exhibit was going to be another $18 so we skipped that. ::sigh::There...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Model train room: AWESOMEU-Boat tour: AWESOMEOld Tyme town: AWESOMEEverything about this museum is awesome- it's the best museum in the city. I've lived in Chicago my whole life and even has an adult...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite museum in the city. There are so many things to do here. I also love that taking the #10 bus from the loop gets you there in no time. Easy in and Out. I don't think I can ever...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really fun museum for kids and young at heart @ majority of displays but there were a few for the adults to appreciate too. Lots of different media used from the usual display cases, wall murals,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The coolest model train layout I have ever seen. We got lucky and ended up going on a free day. Only had to pay a little extra to take the tour of the U-505 German Submarine that was captured by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Visited the Harry Potter exhibit I can't say enough great things about this place. Kathy from the gift shop, Phyllis the security lady at HP, and Katie in the HP gift shop were exceptional. They went...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The MSI was sorta cool but overall, an over-priced tourist trap. The day we went must have been "free day camp day" as every kid in every day camp in the entire city was there...screaming kids,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still outstanding for all ages.My grandsons, ages 7 and 2, both had a great time at the Museum of Science and Industry. The Harry Potter exhibit kept everybody interested, including their parents,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must-see museum if you're visiting Chicago. I'm not much of a science person, but I actually enjoyed this place as it had "real" stuff, not man made models. For example, they actually had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very nice science museum, but what sets it apart from other science museums is the awesome German U-boat. It has to be seen to be believed. My friend and I took the tour and went inside....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars for the Harry Potter exhibit. It was pretty interesting to see all the props, although I felt like I was being stalked by the security people at times. I liked the interactive "quidditch"...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here as a tourist on a school trip, and it was very cool. But cool does not make it great. They had neat stuff like a German U-boat and other special exhibits, it was a little hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
before today, i hadn't been to the MSI since a field trip in elementary school. for some reason, my brain confused the MSI with parts of the Field Museum and a couple of the Smithsonians... this time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is the deal with the signage, or should I say lack thereof and this institution? It started with coming off of southbound Lake Shore Drive, following the blue signs saying "museum parking" and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The extra star is for their special exhibits - I came here for the 'Christmas All Around the World' exhibit where there was a specific Christmas tree decorated in regards to a country. It was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the museum! This review is strictly on the Harry Potter Exhibition:ProsThe Exhibition is set up in a way that flows nicely, starting off with a dramatic entry. I won't give it away so you can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is so much to see & do- which begs the question: why do they close at 4PM?!? Loved the Harry Potter Exhibit. Wish we could have seen more.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet Merlin's Beard! The Harry Potter exhibit was amazing. Stop what you're doing and buy tickets now. It's incredible. Apart from the amazing props, costumes, and other goodies, playing the "real...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EXCELLENT SERVICE! I just held a large event there, and Tara was great. They worked with my budget, and my crew to pull off a wonderful event.THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally worth it. Although, be prepared for a long day because the collection is huge and you may find yourself have to prioritize. Last time I was there, I was with a couple of guy friends from out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here for the Harry Potter Exhibit and it was Awesome. Yes we bought tickets in November to see it opening weekend and it was worth it. Its well done. There is a ton of straight off the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this museum several times. I even had a yearly membership when I was younger. There's an awesome IMAX theater. During Christmas there are Christmas tree displayed from all over the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shit yeah!As a nerd and a big fan of my hometown Boston Museum of Science, I can say with some certainty that Museum of Science and Industry is totally sweet and certainly a worthy tourist stop if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun times! My husband happened to nab one of the free family passes from our library, so we spent a Saturday afternoon at MSI. We saw a show at the omnimax, ate at the food court (good options and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Are you a billionaire looking to make your mark on the Chicago cultural landscape, well have i got a fix me up gem for you my friend.Remember when your were 6 and it was cool to look at dioramas of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Getting down to Hyde Park can be a pain for Northsiders, but MSI is probably worth it.As with most museums it's too much to take in on one day. I loved the interactive activity (dissecting a cow...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the last year, I've been to the MSI 7 times thanks to the fabulousness of being a member. I have no children but have many memories of the museum from my childhood. It is a big museum and by that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the museum yesterday, and what a major, catastrophic decision. WOW...bad bad. It is the worst museum of its kind. (note I have been to science museums across the US, Europe and Africa).As I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this museum with high expectations. I have heard a lot about how great this museum is and blah blah blah. I am so disappointed because the place is so huge, and it seems like there is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be the worst museum of its type in the whole country. We started calling it the museum of nothing in here works after a while. They have terrific exhibits like the plane, submarine,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Toymaker 3000, you never disappoint!
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best science museums that I've been visited. I recall school trips here from way back, spending a whole day there exploring all the different corners of the museum. During this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kids are 1.5 and 2.5. We went specifically b/c it was a free day today (Xmas eve). Even though most exhibits are geared toward older kids and our time was limited b/c of naps, my toddlers had a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. Best museum of its type in the country. Fantastic place to get children interested in science and to teach their parents a thing or two. They try very hard to stay scientifically current...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to this museum probably over 15 times, in my 21 years of life...and it has always amazed me just thinking about how far man has come, but this time it really hit me!!! I was moved to tears...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This museum absolutely ROCKS. Back in the day my parents, little sister and I would be here at least once or twice a month. I can see from the pictures that a LOT has changed (which is good - don't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Science and Industry for the first time since I was a kid. I was surprised to see that nothing has really changed. I was disappointed that a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you have wee ones with energy to burn, get a membership! i love the omnimax, the kids area is awesome and if you're a shy gal- they have a nursing room (it's in the children's section!). the best...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great museum! There were so many different exhibits to check out from the future to the past. I really enjoyed the global warming exhibit. There was a movie that projected images on a globe....
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is HUGE and expansive and covers so many topics you can't get through it in one day. I spent about three hours exploring the interactive exhibits on Space Travel, The German WWII U-boat,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for kids. We weren't able to go through the whole place because I wanted to catch some music at the concert going on the same day. But we were coming from Lincoln Park, and taking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here just a few weeks ago and had a good time overall. My 1 year old daughter did as well. I think her favorite exhibit was the one that showed how the water is drained from a home. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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I' v been to about ten different museums but thus one was the best!!!! i went with my friends and my family and they also loved and that's how awsome it really was
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This museum is amazing. Yes, it is different than what I remembered as a child but different is not necessarily bad. I have to say it is much, much better. No, it is not cheap if you are purchasing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just like many Chicago Reviewers I have very fond memories of this place from the time I was a Kid. Now as an adult I come back every chance I have when I am in Chicago- I bring my kids here as much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the U boat exhibit. The museum has also recently put in a cute I Spy exhibit for younger children.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just a note to all the adults out there........sleepovers are not just for kids. They have them twice a year and it is a great time. I did this a few years ago with my kids and it was great for all of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would go here once a week if It was in my neighborhood. I first saw the Body Worlds exhibit here. I will never forget seeing the cross-section of a human cadaver sliced in multiple sections and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say this is one of the best museums I have been to in my life. There is so much to do and see. I have been there twice and have yet to see everything. It is a lot of fun and wish I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had an art history teacher in high school who would liken the feeling of seeing her favorite pieces of art and architecture to the feeling of seeing old friends. At the time, we all scoffed and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They generally have great stuff to see here and the occasional spectacular traveling exhibit. Must-see / must-do.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum of Science & Industry is an ok place. I had never been to a big museum outside of small ones in my home town. I was expecting MUCH more and received far less than my expectations.Since I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome.Wrigley has their Christmas party here every year and they rent the whole place out for a night.Still the best IMax i've ever been to and the U-boat exhibit is out of this world!
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MSI is kinda cool. They have some really neat exhibits if you have a young kid -- such as the airplane you can get in, the U505 Submarine, the tractors on the farm, the fairy tale dollhouse castle,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to the Museum of Science and Industry since the early 90's on a class field trip and I don't remember much of anything. I think I remember it being cooler than I think it is now (does...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A cool, kid-friendly, maybe too kid friendly if you know what I mean. A friend told me that they had this Star Wars Exhibit years ago, so they seem to have interesting exhibits from time to time....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a museum fan, and was delighted upon moving to Chicago because it's not short on them. When my family was moving here, an aunt by marriage who is from Chicago told us that the Museum of Science...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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I took my girlfriend here because we missed Chihuly's Pittsburgh exhibit and were lucky enough to find his Macchia here in Chicago while we were in, and had also heard good things about the museum. We got...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited on 6/21 during their anniversary free entry event for everyone. I must admit even though it was hot as all get up and smelled like kids sweat I had the BEST time. It being the very first...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just visited the MSI this past weekend and was surprised at how much the cleaned the place up since I was last there (about a month ago). They are in the midst of celebrating their 75th Anniversary...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, my favorite museum in the city. I mean, Chicago has it covered when it comes to places to go and gawk, but this one takes the cake. Spectacular location (sneak around the back to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can't appreciate a beautiful museum that charges peanuts for entry, then you should seriously consider upgrading your cable package and just stay home.This place is awesome, and I would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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This is a great Science Museum to take the family too. They have a lot of parking so that is not an issue. It is very easy to get too. The landscaping is pretty. Kids of all ages will enjoy this museum. Its...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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This is the ultimate in museums and should interest every child and also be educational. Plan to spend the day as there is just too much to see. Whatever, you do, if you are in Chicago, be sure to visit here.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Another favorite of mine as a child because there were so many buttons to push. I still remember their unbeatable tic-tac-toe computer. It really wowed me. Went back a few years ago and it really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dear David R. Mosena, President and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry:You sir, have on your hands A VERY DIRTY SECRET: If the Museum of Science and Industry, in all its Beaux-Arts beauty, were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Don't toy with us! Renew your membership!"That was the title of the letter I received from the museum. I joined the museum so that I could get my friends in for free, get Omnimax tickets for free,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't come here until I moved here a couple of years ago and I loved it! The bus that pulls up to the front for me (although I learned the hard way waiting outside State Street for the #10 not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gross! Juvenile delinquents of all ages everywhere we turned. I guess we went on field trip day.It should be called the Museum of Science and Industry of he Reagan Era. The U505 exhibit made the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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I'd recommend this museum for ages 5 and above. The kids at this age will simply get more out of it than younger children. It's a fun, large museum and has many hands-on exhibits. It might be difficult to...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OOOOOOOOh the museum. I haven't been here in over 10 years, and boy it just doesn't seem as cool as I had remembered it. I do remember that I liked this museum soooo much better than the Field...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There is definitely an irony that though this museum represents "science", as in technology and progression, etc., many of the exhibits seem to be based on technology which are reminiscent of the time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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What a great place !!!! We had the most wonderful time with all the hands on exibits
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here whether I have to pay or come one free day i love to see the exhibits. Most of them don't change which is why it's good to go on a free day but it's especially worth it to go see...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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I went there today with my son and was VERY disappointed because the toy factory and the idea station were both closed. For young kids, the train and fairy tale castle can only hold their attention for so...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is old. Architecture wise its an easy 5 stars. Walking outside and seeing what was the "white city" of the Columbian Exposition of 1893 is rather beautiful. Inside it's hot, crowded with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have the same reservations as most people do about this place....except that most yelpers are giving a generous 3 star review instead if facing up to reality.1988------5 star review, hands down...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
True, I set my standards high at times, but that's only because I give what I get. Sadly, I have to say MSI doesn't not return the favor. If you're a chicago resident, $13 will get you in the door and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so very confused. I'm 33 years old, lived here all of my childhood life, and don't think that most of these exhibits have changed. I'm seen the dead pickled babies. I've seen the exhibit of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum of Science and Industry is considered one of the leading museums in the world and rightfully so. On our most recent visit, it was clear that we had barely scratched the surface of what it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This museum had a lot of interesting things to see. The highlights of my day were the CSI miniatures, the hatchery, and the mini cities. You could totally spend hours here and not get tired. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh...it was alright. Kinda reminded me of going on a third grade field trip because it was basically full of kids. Don't get stuck spending 2 hours in the submarine exhibit like i did, but other than...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The newer exhibits (Toy Factory, Petroleum, etc) are very interactive & kid-friendly, and the older ones are really starting to show their age. (Evidently the Brain & Heart are going to be renovated...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I remembered loving this museum back in the day when I was little. Lord knows I took enough field trips there to have bought some stock in the place. But what I thought was the Museum of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the museum for the first time in probably 20 years a couple weeks ago. I was in town for the holidays and went here with my brother, sister-in-law and niece to check out the Star Wars...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love museums. I even worked at one for seven years in my younger days. I recently took a trip to Chicago looking forward to seeing Chicago's world-class museums that are criminally overlooked. This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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When its not crowded this is the best museum for kids, there are so many things throughout the museum to interest them but it can be very noisy & chaotic on busy days.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember cherishing trips to the Museum of Science & Industry when I was a kid - I loved walking in and see the planes suspended from the ceiling. The exhibits are very much hands-on and great for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love museums. Hands-on museums are even better. I consider myself to be a child at heart, so this review should really be glowing. Unfortunately, I was incredibly unimpressed by my trip to the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far my favorite museum. It's all very interesting and hands on, not boring, and you learn without even realizing it! It definitely takes a whole day to get through it all so plan accordingly. It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody should visit the coal mine and the submarine at least once in their lives. Stay away from the bear, though. I remember, as a child, posing for a picture beneath the big stuffed grizzly,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've been there twice over the last few months. In May, my friend and I went to see Body Worlds. It was totally bitchin'! It made me really excited to come back and see the rest of the museum....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was so disappointed when I took my friend from out of town there recently. The last time I was there was over 10 years ago, however I don't remember every cool exhibit costing extra or if it did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the CSI Exhibit in particular but also for the museum in generalI went to the CSI Experience exhibit with my sister (who is somewhat a fan of the shows, so we thought it would be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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First off, I disagree with several of the other recent reviewers. I'm a 30 something mother of 2 and enjoy coming to this museum quite a bit. It is my husband's favorite museum in the city of Chicago (maybe...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is another Architecturally beautiful building in Chicago. It is amazing that it was built back in 1892 for the Colombian Exposition. Amazing. As far as the exhibits, the U505 is by far the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to linger for hours in front of the old dietetic display with the turntables full of plastic foods. These days they showcase wonderful traveling exhibits like the Titanic exhibit -- I don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most extraordinary place. As a kid my siblings & I would visit here almost every other week. There is something for everyone here. The model train is probably my favorite exhibit. And each...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ehh. My husband and I decided, very randomly, to head over there yesterday. It had been the first time I'd been there in almost 10 years, before that, I'd last been there a few times between ages 5...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously a tourist attraction. It's fun has free days and educational. Much like all the other museums in chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite museum in Chicago. They have seasonal exhibits (such as Christmas trees from around the wold) that are neat. You also should visit the Henry Crown Space Center. Check out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the Body Worlds 2 exhibit a few months back, and it was really incredible. I also went to see 2 IMAX movies that day too...and those were fun. :) But I definitely agree with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place brings the inner geek in me out. Body worlds is what brought me back to here and loved every exhibit. History of video games come one sweet! They got student discounts and offer other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
For the history- I have to give this place 5 stars.Because they haven't updated any of the exhibits since I was 11, I have to take away four stars.Come on... this is the museum of SCIENCE and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am finding it extraordinarily hard to give a Museum three stars... but it must be done. Here goes...HURRAY! for Body Worlds 2! Real human specimens! (I've signed up to be plastinated when I die.)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for the Body Worlds II exhibit since my husband recently took anatomy as part of his MS degree, and were fascinated by the exhibit. We also went to the IMAX presentation that went with it and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Nerd paradise. Lots of interactive things for the kids to put their hands on. We got there kind of late one Saturday, I think around 1pm or so and they close around 5pm. They had lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an exceptionally nice museum and pretty much blows away any other science museum I have been to. The exhibits are fun and very hands on. It's a great place for adults and kids alike. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place had excercise bikes before they became like, the "big" thing. I totally laughed when I went back to the health section and they still had all the intricate plastic fruit and fake food in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this museum!! It's so Great and so educational for children!! The submarine they have in the lower level is awesome and not to mention the really old exhibits are still pretty cool!!Like the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't wait to go and see BODY WORLD 2 & Omnimax!!! Lov this place, went to a formal here with Northwestern Univ. and also came here w/ friends. We have the best exhibits and just love exercising my...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live across the street from here. The building is left over from the Chicago's World Fair. I loved being able to walk to it from my apartment. It was awesome on the free days( check...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum of Science & Industry has been my favorite museum since as far back as I can remember. It is so big and there is so much to do that I just don't think it is possible to take it all in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Again, there could be so much more to do then sit and watch eggs hatch. The food and nutrition portion should be updated, and maybe a few new exhibits. I know the Body exhibit is there currently but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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My family loved this museum. We have two children 3 and 1 and both of them had a blast. There is a full size John ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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a fantastic museum with tons of stuff to explore... kids of all ages love it... educational and free with your library's museum pass... my son loved the children's play area, where he got to climb around and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The gift shop is more fun than the whole museum. I wish I had saved more time (and money) to spend there.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I admit, it's been many years, but growing up I went at least once or twice every year and was always in awe. Other Science & Industry museums just can't compare, so I now know that I was spoiled to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*This is in reference to the new Body Worlds 2 exhibit, not the overall MSI. The exhibit was great- really well done. There were probably 20 humans plastinized in various forms (some without skin,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was boring!! The exhibits were outdated and very low tech. Many of the models looked like they were from 1967. If i were a 7yr old I would love this place., but as a 22yr old i would much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Child or not, this is a great place to spend a day. They have lots of exhibits, that will keep any history/science enthusiast occupied for hours. Also, they have an actual WW2 German U-boat, which...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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You can take a guided tour through an actual U-Boat captured during WWII-the entire submarine has been moved into the museum, and made the center ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live in Hyde Park when I was little and I was obsessed with the MOSI, there was a period of time around first grade that my dad took me there everyday after school. I dont know if its still...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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This is a place that I visited often when I was a child, I always loved when my Mom took me there, there were always so many interesting things to see and read about.They have a real submarine tha...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was at this museum was when i was in grade school. I just recently returned and wow how things have changed! We tried to park at one of the exterior lots to save the cost of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to see that the "BodyWorlds" exhibit is coming back to the Museum in January! If you did not see it the first time around, take my advice and make sure you catch it this time! It...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have fond memories of the museum from childhood, but going back this summer as an adult just wasn't the same. Some of the exhibits were broken - especially in the wing demonstrating how scanners and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I love culture in chicago, this is a child-only friendly museum. It has many hands on activities and great rooms in which to take children to hang out and explore, but not much for the adults...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum of Science and Industry is my favorite Chicago museum. It is great for kids because it is very hands on. Visitors have the opportunity to take a trip into the "coal mine" or step onto an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Truly a place that you cannot complete in a day. Sure you could walk the whole thing, but you wouldn't really experience it. The coal mine is one of the neatest things I have seen in a museum, along...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For Chicago Residents: Buy a membership. The priviledges are well worth it.For Non Chicago Residents: Plan on a $100 day for your family of four.Better off to buy a $80 membership instead ;)Love...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why do some things just seemed better when you are a kid? I had so many wonderful memories of going here on field trips through the years. It had been some time since going here, but I just went...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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This museum has a lot to offer, from the stationary exhibits (i.e. submarine) to the changing exhibits (currently Da Vinci). This is the place to spend a day, with kids or without. Be sure to bring f...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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This is my favorite of all the Chicago Museums. It just offers so much for people to do.I love their little medical section where they show you how the body works and they have neat presentations....
judysbook.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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The title is a bad play on words, I know. I like the lower level of this place, because they have this farm setup where you can watch chickens hatch. It is pretty cool to watch them break out of the...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Museum of Science and Industry is gorgeous, I must give it that. We took off work last week to just run around and enjoy our fabulous city, and we ended up visiting the museum. Parking ($12) was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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The Museum of Science and Industry is packed with exhibits that will entertain both children and adults! It's been a while since it was updated now, but the 'new' underground parking really added a l...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am fascinated by this museum. They have so many interesting exhibits and I could spend days in there just reading about everything. It's a bit far out there in Hyde Park but it's worth it to make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite museum in Chicago because of the location and it's exhibits are interesting. There was this Movie exhibit where you make your own movies and it was so cool! I hope they bring that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've ever read (or started to read and then put down indefinitely, like me) Devil in the White City then going to the Museum of S & I is a must. This is the site of the Columbian Expedition and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Kids absolutely love this museum and I can see why! There are parts of it that need updating, but it still has all the classic exhibits that we loved as kids (like the coal mine) and they have updates...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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The Museum of Science and Industry is filled with wonderful exhibits for every age. Both adults and kids will find interesting stuff everywhere. The underground parking garage is expensive; take CTA...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! Go on a FREE day-they are always changing that-just call. Yes, there will be a lot of bus/school groups but, the museum is so big that except for the coal mine exhibit you'll be fine. Kids...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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This museum does an awesome job of merging new exhibits with old favorites. They have a massive amount of space and house everything from an educational children's play area to a pharmacy from the pa...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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The Museum of Science and Industry is a huge complex that is fun for kids. It is by the lake and east of Hyde Park. There are lots of educational and hands-on exhibits, like the incubator where you ca...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Cool: This place has a huge model train display in the center of it, and an area where you can watch live chicken hatching. There is also a place to get your picture taken in an old car. They even g...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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As a museum professional, I both love and hate this museum. As many other reviewers have mentioned, this giant of a museum has an amazing range of exhibits from a walk/ride-through coal mine to a Germ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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The Science and Industry Museum is one of the most enjoyable museums in Chicago. For one, it is HUGE and packed with so many fun things to do. You can easily spend in entire day in here just browsing ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They make learning fun! Although I was weirded out by that videogame exhibition they had last year. Too bad it's not located in a better place. A little bit further south from the city.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great museum - good for both kids and adults alike. The recently redone WWII U-Boat exhibit was great. So was the video games exhibit (they had Pong!). Check the web site for what dates are free....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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A great museum for kids, but the adults will be fascinated, too. The museum used to be free every Thursday, but now the free days are more sporadic. They're listed on the admissions page of the websit...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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Most, if not all of the museums in Chicago are worthwhile ways to spend a day alone or with a family. The Museum of Science & Industry is no different. It is educational, but don't worry, the kids w...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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This place is one of Chicago's biggest tourist attractions and for good reason. I have been coming here since I was a kid and I still enjoy it. This is one of the original interactive museums. Th...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
kewl place to go but its way overpriced. i think they should come down about five bucks or so. but, uh, if u go around the time of school science fair's u can get in for free. u just have to go...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was a kid, this was The Place to take students for school field trips. Due to that experience, I was convinced science was the coolest thing in the world. Going to the Museum of Science and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. I was underwhelmed. Looks like a terrific museum for kids, but the adults in our party of two were both bored. And we're science people. We're even museum people.The three redeeming factors were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really cool museum for kids, but not for adults. I have been twice, and only to see special exhibits such as body words.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best museum in Chicago! It's so good that you really need a whole day to get through it. The expanded U-boat exhibit is fantastic. Also interesting is the baby chick hatchery in the DNA...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This ever-popular museum began its life as the temporary Palace of Fine Arts during the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Original architect Charles B. Atwood designed this neoclassical structure...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2005
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My favorite museum for kids 5 and up! Very educational.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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As much as you try, you'll never be able to truly absorb all the available information in this place. From the Holiday Christmas Tree Display to the day-on-the-life of the farm - it's amazing how much...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite part of this museum is the whispering hall...but only if you and your beloved are alone in the room. The baby chicks are also so nice to watch. Body Worlds was fascinating.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's so much to do here. I think its especially wonderful for children. What can I mention....? The submarine, the coal mine, the beating heart, hatching chicks, Omnimax movies, the list goes on....
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first went here as a child and have many memories of cool stuff like the baby chicks and coal mine and space capsule. I don know, its just a classic museum in Chicago, and an institution in more...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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The museum hasn't been as quick in the last several years to keep up with emerging technology, so the technical exhibits are less than astounding. But when it comes to basic science they are great and it's...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really, really, really overpriced. I would love to go and see the Pompeii exhibit but I feel like I am being so ripped off, I will go and check out antiquities at U of C or even the AIC.......
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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This museum is one of my favorite "tourist" places I have been to. The displays are excellent, very interesting and enjoyable. They update many parts of the museum frequently so it is worth going back...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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There is so much to do here! The exhibits are great and expansive. You could literally spend days here. There are a few drawbacks- parking lot is usually full so be prepared to hike! You have to p...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously not as fun as I remember as a child but still a great place. Especially a great place to take young siblings, or go with your family or visitors. My favorite part it all was the Submarine...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like it there..so romantic. So much to do but it will hurt your wallet. It's worth it especially if you're visiting Chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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Museum of Science and Industry is a great place to bring your family. Recently I brought my nephew to see the new submarine (U-505) from the German U Boat. They also have a great exhibit of Robots an...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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This museum is so much fun for the entire family. Although some of the exhibits are dates (primarily the "hall of science" upstairs, they have some new, fun exhibits that everyone will enjoy. They hav...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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I haven't been here in awhile, but growing up in the Chicago area, this was always one of my favorite museums, and even after moving to Seattle and travelling the world, its still one of my favorite m...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The museum is more for kids, but the exhibits are always great. Right now Body Worlds is there, which is a must see.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The exhibit, Body Worlds is a must see! It is incredible the way that the man who created it displays the human body. Very educational and facsinating all at the same time. The Omnimax theatre is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite museum in the city. It's big and beautiful, with so many wonderful exhibits and things to see and do. Nice cafeteria, personable staff.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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My family and I went to the museum over the weekend to see the exhibit Body Worlds. After reading articles and looking on the website, I was really excited to be going. The idea that these were "real"...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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This musuem is a must for visitors of all age ranges. A broad range of exhibits includes the newly renovated U-Boat display, as well as traveling exhibitions such as Body Worlds and one featuring anumber of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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I had a great time at this museum. We went on a Friday, hoping that it wouldn't be as crowded on a weekday, but it was still really crowded. There were many great hands-on exhibits, and it seemed li...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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The Museum of Science and Industry really is one of the places you have to hit while visiting Chicago (or just living here). I've been going for at least 25 years. Some of the more interesting things ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great museum and is beautiful from the inside out. This architecture is great, and my favorite part is actually the back of the museum, with a reflecting pool and a Japanese garden not far...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! If you can get over to the museum to see body worlds exhibit I highly recommend it. It's not for people with a weak stomach though. The displays are actually real people and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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The Museum of Science and Industry is by far my favorite museum in Chicago, and I try to go there often. Even though some of the exhibits are geared toward children, they are still fun and informativ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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The Museum of Science and Industry is a fine museum that contains several exhibits on science, engineering, and industry. Exhibits include a coal mine that is underground, a video game exhibit, and e...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Unlike the other Chicago museums which are fairly close to downtown, The Museum of Science and Industry is located around 55th and Lake Shore Drive. The building looks a little like the Greek Parthen...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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This is a great place in Chicago to visit. This museum is huge and filled with lots of things for both adults and children to enjoy. They have floors and floors of displays, ranging from the pre-histo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you grew up in the city like me you were brought here on a field trip by your school or day camp. Then you came back with your family and/or friends and you were able to give them a tour of this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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The Museum of Science and Industry is a great place to visit, with a few caveats: If you go on a Saturday or Sunday, expect to be mobbed by children and adults. If you go during the school year, expe...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry, located in the ghetto near the University of Chicago, has many interesting exhibits for those who are fond of industrialization or science. A full size train, a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really not cool at all. The sub is pretty sweet, but there's just too much in terms of models. I like my museums to have original pieces. I guess I just don't like spending money to watch TV or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"The Museum of Science and Industry" is a place everyone must visit at least once in their lifetime. Fortunately I'm very lucky to have grown up close enough to it that I've been there many times in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Museum Of Science & Industry is a very Interesting Place and a great place to spend an afternoon. If you have an afternoon free and you arent doing anything, take a trip to the Museum of Science and ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Best museaum of it's kind in the country
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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The Museum of Science and Industry is an interesting place to visit in spite of its name. On my last visit there they had an exhibit that was totally dedicated to the human body. It was not your typ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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One of the great museums in chicago. You can check out the u boat exhibit which they completely recreate the lives of the people on the boat. You must check out the mine exhibit they have here. It is ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This museum is AWESOME, for adults and children alike. They're exhibits are constantly rotating so if you haven't been there for a few months it'll probably be somewhat different. I always learn a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Museum Of Science & Industry is the first museum I have visited in Chicago. It is a wonderful place both for adults and kids. It is located nearby Lake Michigan and University of Chicago. I am very im...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Currently, the museum has the awesome exhibit, Body Worlds. It also permanently has the submarine exhibit, a genetics exhibit where kids love to watch chicks hatch, a combine (yes!), a coal mine exhi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Visited the MSI for the first time last weekend. What a wonderful experience! Do yourself a favor, purchase tickets online and avoid standing in line just to gain admission. Also, go early as some special...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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The Museum of Science and Industry is one of my favorites in Chicago. I have been going to this museum since i was a kid. My favorite exhibit there is the baby chicks exhibit where thye display hatc...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a ton to see here. It would take more than a day to fully do everything. The new exibits are always the best and most innovative. The old ones upstairs seem kinda lame now. The newly housed U...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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A proviso first: I have only experienced this museum for free, because the University of Chicago for some odd reason really likes to rent the entire place for events. That being said, I've visited nea...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite museums in Chicago. It is family oriented and offers great exhibits and presentations. Currently, they have a Body Works exhibit and a Gaming exhibit. Both very educational!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree withi the bottom post, we took the buses here when really, we should have just driven - but this musem is worth the trip - it's so much fun and there's just so much to do from the funky echo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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A must see for any school age child. This museum offers a wide variety of interactive and fun exhibits and displays for all ages. My particular favorite is the creepy circus area. You can watch chicks...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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This museum has great exhibits that are both fun and educational. Kids will love going here and they will learning things and enjoying it as they do. There is a day during the week that they have fr...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try to come here by car if you can. The neighborhoods that you have to travel through to access the museum by bus and train just aren't safe. I felt like I was going to be shot. Anyway, this museum...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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The Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago's finest offerings. People of all ages can enjoy a day at this museum. There are many interesting, informative, and interactive displays and exhi...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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We just love this museum,lots of things to see and do there. we spend the whole day checking out all the exhibts they have there. there gift shop is nice too..some of my favorites are going to see the...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/03/2005
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The Museum of Science and Industry is definately worth going to. When we go there, we plan to spend the whole day. It is interesting and stimulating for the children as well as the adults in our fam...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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If you are a science and technology fanatic, you will love this place. There is so much to see and do here. They have lots of interactive diplays and even great tours with lots of information. Its ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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This is a great Science Museum to take the family too. They have a lot of parking so that is not an issue. It is very easy to get too. The landscaping is pretty. Kids of all ages will enjoy this museu...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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Make sure you arrive early and plan on staying late. Their is so much to see and do.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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A world-class science museum with fun learning activities for even the youngest children. The transportation activities and the farm and the baby chick hatchery are favorites of our preschooler who has been...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/05/2005
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Tons of room to run and explore...Kids of all ages love it.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/08/2004
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Wonderfully educational and free with your library's museum pass.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/18/2004
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Just as much fun or more since I was little! Be prepared with a camera and snacks for a full day.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/18/2004
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You can spend hours in the idea factor alone.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/18/2004
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It's a fantastic museum. One of the best I've been to anywhere in the world. There are activites for all ages, even very young children (1-2). Become a member. It's well worth the price and you get reciprocal...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/10/2004
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What happened to the free days that this and other museums in chicago used to have. Seems as if everyone is money hungry. Families with 3 or more children plus mom and dad can't afford to pay$8 or $9 for each...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2004
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This museum has seen better days. Many of the exhibits are broken or out of date. It is also geared for middle-school aged children, rather than little ones.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2004
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The only complaint I have about this museum is that it's so hard to get through it all because it's so big! That being said, my children loved it ... my older son is a science nut and he loved getting to see...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/26/2004
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Great for all ages
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/24/2004
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Wonderful for all ages...the Idea Factory is great fun for infants through about 8 years old. It has water play, crafts, building and construction stations, as well as a soft, separate area for non-walkers....
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/24/2003
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We love the idea factory! It helps to buy the PhD membership for the inclusion of parking.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/11/2003
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Fun for the whole family. Baby chicks are hatching every day. The great train exhibit is fun and educational. The Idea Factory is great for children who are not even old enough to run around. They have a...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/06/2003
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Great museum, really great children's play area! Have special area for under 1 year as well as lots for older kids
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/05/2003
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fantastic museum with lots of kids areas - idea factory for little ones, tractor and combine that kids can ride. so many cool exhibits that kids will love. actual trains and planes that kids can board. it goes...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/04/2003
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I can't believe this museum has only been given an 8.5. No, it is the best museum in Chicago. The only museum that might be superior is the Smithsonian. Thank you.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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((Part 1)) For the last 16 years I've been coming to MSI 2 or 3 times a year. Sometimes to see special exhibits, sometimes for Omnimax films, and sometimes to requaint myself with old favorites or to show them...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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This museum can be a lot of fun, but if you're expecting something like a more traditional adult museum, you may want to skip it in lieu of other chicago attractions. However, kids can become happily lost for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2002
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The best collection of mans accomplishments in the country. Even the building, whcih survived the worlds fair at the turn of the last century is a shining jewel on the shores of Lake Michigan
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2002
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This museum is great if you have kids, but otherwise I would suggest going to any other of Chicago's fine institutions. As a 30 something year old teacher escorting High School aged teenagers I had a difficult...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2002
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great museum at definte must see one but please you need to have time to see it . it could take you all day but its worth it
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2002
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I enjoyed the permanent ant temporary exhibits. It is also good to find items relating to the exhibits in the stores.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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My vist to the Museum of Science and Industry surpassed all other museum visits! The creative exhibits and expressions of history and reality overwhelmed me. The gift shop in particular was most pleasing. I'm...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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Very educational and exciting for people of all ages. Glad to see their are different themes and loved Titanic!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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The exhibits and shops were all 1st rate. Great selections.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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The museum is wonderful!! The permanent exhibts are fun and interesting and the new food court is a delight as well. The special Titanic exhibit is superb...It is worth the extra fee to view it if you get...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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forever changing, but always the standard oldies. great displays. hands on for kids and adults alike, touch it and learn. what a great idea. set aside a full day to enjoy this one.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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This is the place that is constantly changing! The titanic exhibit was fabulous!! There are so many different things to view and learn. Also, the omnimax is second to none.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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It's not as easily accessible as musuems at the Museum Campus, but it's well worth the trip. It's an all day event!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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The Museum of Science and Industry offers exiting, hands on opportunities for children and adults alike to learn aobut the world and it's properties.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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The exhibits are well done and easy to see. This is a great attraction for families. The coal mine is still my favorite.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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My little boy (3 years old) had a terrific time. He loved "driving" the tractors and we had a hard time getting him to do much else. It's a bit of a drive to get down here, but there's plenty of parking. And...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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I've been going to this museum since I was in grammer school. I'm now in my 30's and I still enjoy going. I'ts a huge place so plan on staying all day if you want to see most everything, including the special...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2002
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My boyfriend and I visited this museum back in March, and we really enjoyed its interactivity. Don't miss the opportunity to be a mix master at the hip hop exhibit or a jet pilot in the flight simulator. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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