Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Tours and Tickets

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Admission to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is US$25.95 for adults and US$14.95 for kids ages 3–11. Some museum attractions have separate fees. The Giant Dome Theater and Coal Mine are US$12 and US$9, and the U-505 On-Board Tour is US$18 and US$14.

Yes, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is definitely worth visiting, especially if you're into science and technology or traveling with kids. It's a great indoor destination for inclement weather. The museum is included in some multi-attraction Chicago sightseeing passes, which can be an economical way to explore the city.

Per one customer who booked the Chicago CityPASS®, "Amazing options offered by this CityPass. All attractions are incredible! Totally worth it! Don't miss it!"

It depends on what you're looking for. The Field Museum has exhibits related to natural history, archaeology, and paleontology, while the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry has hands-on exhibits related to science and technology. The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is much closer to downtown if you're still unsure.

Yes, you can go inside the U-505 submarine at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Museum entry tickets give access to the U-505 exhibit, but taking optional 25-minute tours onboard the submarine requires an additional timed entry ticket. These tours include light and sound effects and a question-and-answer session.

Parking at the Museum of Science and Industry's underground garage— on East 57th Street and South Cornell Avenue—is free for visitors with Family Memberships. Visitors without memberships or individual and dual memberships must pay to park. One car per Dual and Family membership can park with a discount or for free.

Yes, you can bring food into the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago to eat on the front lawn or at designated areas with table seating: outside Ships Gallery and the Lower Court on the Ground Level, and the Museum Garden outdoor garden outside the Henry Crown Space Center.

Garfield and Cottage Grove are the closest CTA "L" train stations to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago—from the former, it's a short ride on the #55 bus. Also, Meter Electric Line trains stop two blocks from the museum at 55th - 56th - 57th Street Station.

General admission tickets to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry cost US$25.95 for adults, US$14.95 for children, and free for members. These grant access to most permanent exhibits and some temporary exhibits—tickets for unique experiences, such as the U-505 submarine onboard tour, are between US$9 and US$18.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Chicago:

• Chicago Riverwalk

• Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower

• The Magnificent Mile

• Chicago River

• Navy Pier

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Chicago.