Top Locations for Science Museums in Illinois
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AMuseum of Science and Industry
- Chicago
IL - 7736841414
- We went to see the Body Worlds at the Museum of Science and Industry and it was fabulous. Also, the mini trains are just too fascinating. The coal mines, the Boeing 727, the ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- We toured MSI including the new CSI exhibit. We were disappointed in CSI, and the museum overall. The CSI exhibit has 3 different crime scenes. About 10 groups are let into the exhibits at 1 time. Then, you try to solve the crime. But, too many people were let into the CSI exhibit at one time, it... more on TripAdvisor
Museum of Science and Industry
ChicagoIL
BNotebaert Nature Museum
- 2430 North Cannon Drive
Chicago, IL 60614-2874 - 7737555100
- I loved the butterflies exhibit!!! You go in a room with an assortment of beautiful plants, while the butterflies of an assortment of colors fly around you. Some ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- i enjoyed myself completely...my son, however, at 6 years old, was frightened by the butterfly habitat....he normally loves butterflys but three of them landed on him...he summed it up pretty well.. he said, "mom, maybe i can come back next year when ... more on TripAdvisor
Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 North Cannon DriveChicago, IL 60614-2874
CLakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
- 1125 West Lake Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614-5935 - +1 309 686 7000
- Lakeview is a very interesting place, and the people who work there are very kind and help you find things. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- great museum when it has "real" art and exhibits. when it has local crafts and ducks and such, 'tis a waist of time. Beefing ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
1125 West Lake AvenuePeoria, IL 61614-5935
DHancock Observatory
- 875 North Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-1803 - 3127513681
- t/ most beautiful city in t/ world, thinking about moving.into chitown more on Yahoo! Travel
- On a recent visit to Chicago, I decided to take in the city's two tallest buildings - Sears Tower and the John Hancock Center. The Sears promotes itself as the 'best views of Chicago', and it is the taller of the two. However, I was in no doubt whatsoever which I preferred. There was no indecisio... more on TripAdvisor
Hancock Observatory
875 North Michigan AveChicago, IL 60611-1803
EWilliam M. Staerkel Planetarium
- 2400 West Bradley Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821-1806 - 2173512446
- I thought the sound system was absolutly amazing!!! it rocks your brain!! more on Yahoo! Travel
- This is a very special place hidden in the cornfields. As the second largest planetarium in Illinois after the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, we are able ... more on Yelp
William M. Staerkel Planetarium
2400 West Bradley AvenueChampaign, IL 61821-1806
FOrpheum Children's Science Museum
- 346 North Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820-3614 - 2173525895
- Do you have bored children on your hands? The Orpheum can quickly take care of that! more on Yelp
- Overview We provide children of all ages the chance to explore and learn science at their own pace in an informal setting. -- Our exhibits are designed to be fun, but also to teach about science. -- Our home .. the 1914 Orpheum Theatre--is one of the finest buildings in downstate Illinois, and our ... more on MuseumStuff.com
Orpheum Children's Science Museum
346 North Neil StreetChampaign, IL 61820-3614
GDiscovery Center Museum
- 711 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103-7204 - 815-968-2787,
- Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
- This was a pretty cool place, but the volume and energy level drove all the kids in the building into super hyper-mode. Exhibits are really pretty simple and dated, and are more like playground equipment than museum exhibits. Most of the kids in the building were running around unsupervised while... more on Yahoo! Travel
- There's always something going on here and for the winter time blues you can't beat taking your kid ... more on OpenList.com
Discovery Center Museum
711 North Main StreetRockford, IL 61103-7204
HExploratorium
- 4701 W. Oakton Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076 - 847.674.1500 e x2700
- Great for cold or rainy days: keeps them busy for hours. more on GoCityKids.com
- Here's a gint indoor playground and interactive site that's not overwhelming to be in or keep track of your ... more on Trekaroo
Exploratorium
4701 W. Oakton AvenueSkokie, IL 60076
ISciTech Hands-On Museum
- 18 West Benton
Aurora, IL 60506-6013 - 6308593434
- The Scitech Hands On Museum is a good way to spend a day in Aurora. They have many displays and act... more on OpenList.com
- My kids LOVE this place. It's never crowded - even when school is out. My 7 and 8 year old are big enough to be able to do all of the hands on ... more on Yelp
SciTech Hands-On Museum
18 West BentonAurora, IL 60506-6013
JNature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences
- Fullerton Pkwy. and Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL - 773 / 871-2668
- Very supportive teachers and administration. Teachers are very energetic. Love this school! more on GoCityKids.com
- Overview A place for kids to discover science and nature while having fun. more on TripAdvisor
Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences
Fullerton Pkwy. and Cannon Dr.Chicago, IL
