Museum of Science & Industry

The MSI is the Western Hemisphere's largest scientific museum and a great spot to nerd out. A WWII German U-boat nestled in an underground exhibition, a life-size coal mine pit, and the "Science Storms" exhibit featuring a pretend storm and tsunami are among the highlights. The main structure of the museum functioned as the Palace of Fine Arts during the 1893 World's Fair, which was held in Jackson Park. Level by level, these are some of the museum's top features.

A full-size replica coal mine, the German submarine U-505 seized during World War II, a 3,500-square-foot (330 m2) model railroad, Apollo 8's command module, and the first diesel-powered streamlined stainless-steel passenger train are among the museum's displays (Pioneer Zephyr). In January 2021, Chevy Humphrey was named president and CEO of the private, non-profit museum.

Location: 5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

Website: msichicago.org