Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
8.5Locals Score / 10#4 of 9 Museums in Chicago
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The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (formerly MSI), housed in a grand 1893 World's Fair building, is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Walk through a real U-505 submarine, a coal mine, and a giant model railroad. It is far south in Hyde Park and huge, so allow most of a day and expect some paid add-on exhibits.
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| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.5/10- Value7.5
- Iconic8.8
- Excellence9.5
- Crowd level7.0
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility8.5
Nearby in Ask Chicago
- Museum of Science and IndustryMuseum0.02 km · 0 min walk
- 57th Street BeachBeach0.35 km · 4 min walk
- Hyde ParkNeighborhood0.76 km · 9 min walk
- Promontory PointPark0.79 km · 10 min walk
- Jackson ParkPark1.11 km · 14 min walk
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