Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Ticket + Self-Guided Audio Tour - App Guide in 7 Languages

Explore the museum at your own pace
with a ticket and audio tour

Both the admission ticket and the museum highlights audio tour are used through the WeGoTrip app. After booking, you will receive instructions for your ticket and digital guide by email and SMS. The digital guide includes maps, photos, scripts and audio commentary on the museum's must-see exhibits.

The museum is housed in a Beaux-Arts building built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and opened as part of the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition. From giant locomotives to space capsules, touch, explore and follow the changes of time and technology.

Meet the Pioneer Zephyr train and
Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle

The audio tour begins by taking you "aboard" the futuristic Pioneer Zephyr train and introducing the future of energy. You will also see the unique Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle.

Experience science inside a tornado and fire

On the second floor, safely watch a life-size tornado and moving flames up close, and learn about other natural phenomena such as tsunamis and avalanches. Then browse the impressive collection of trains, cars and planes, and dive into the history of the famous U-505 submarine.

Discover the secrets of the human body and genetics

After learning about groundbreaking discoveries and record-setters in history, explore the human body starting from the very first cell in the YOU! experience. In the genetics gallery, uncover the secrets of genetics and watch real baby chicks hatch.

※ This is a self-guided audio tour without a live guide.
※ The U-505 submarine on-board tour is not included (USD 18 per person extra).
※ This audio tour is provided by an independent creator not affiliated with the museum.