Chicago: Museum of Science and Industry Ticket & Audio Tour
Jackson Park Terrace Chicago, Chicago
Explore innovation and imagination at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago with your entry ticket and a captivating audio tour that makes science come alive.
Explore Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry with a digital entry ticket and highlights audio tour, ideal for self-guided visitors interested in science and technology.
Highlights
- Explore the Museum of Science and Industry with a ticket and highlights audio tour
- Learn about the past and future of technology through the WeGoTrip app
- Discover science, history, and technology at your own pace
- Experience a swirling tornado and safely watch fire in motion
Description
Visit the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago using your entry ticket and the museum’s highlights audio tour available on your smartphone through the WeGoTrip app. Instructions on how to collect your ticket and digital guide will be sent via email and SMS. The guide includes maps, photos, scripts, and audio commentary covering key exhibits.
Housed in a Beaux-Arts building constructed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, the museum offers exhibits ranging from giant locomotives to space capsules. Opened as part of the 1933 Century of Progress Fair, it showcases science and industry from the past to the future.
The audio tour begins with a ride on the futuristic Pioneer Zephyr Train and explores future energy innovations. Highlights include Coleen Moore’s Fairy Castle, the Level 2 tornado and fire exhibits, and natural phenomena such as tsunamis and avalanches.
Discover an extensive collection of trains, automobiles, and planes, and learn about the historic U-505 Submarine (note: the submarine on-board tour is not included). The 'You! Experience' exhibit explores the human body from the first cell, while the Genetics Gallery features genetic discoveries and even real chicken hatching.
This tour is provided by an independent creator and is not affiliated with the Museum of Science and Industry. WeGoTrip assists with ticket purchasing free of charge and does not resell tickets.
Includes
- Entry ticket to the Museum of Science and Industry via the WeGoTrip app
- Digital audio tour of the museum’s highlights via the WeGoTrip app
- Step-by-step instructions for downloading and using the tour on your smartphone
Excludes
- Tour guide — the audio tour is self-guided through the WeGoTrip app
- Earphones and smartphone — bring your own to use the app
- U-505 On-Board Tour ($18 per person)
Important Information
- The physical guide is not included. You will receive a link by email and SMS from the provider to download the free WeGoTrip app for access to your ticket and audio guide.
- Download the tour in advance before your scheduled visit.
- Tickets and audio tours are accessible only through the WeGoTrip app.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
