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Chicago Children's MuseumvsMuseum of Science and Industry
Both are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Museum of Science and Industry scores significantly better than Chicago Children's Museum. Museum of Science and Industry is ranked #4 in Chicago with positive reviews from 12 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Chicago Children's Museum
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700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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Fodor's "Hands-on is the operative concept for this brightly colored Navy Pier anchor." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Dedicated to the art of play, exhibits such as WaterWays (pulleys and pipes, toy boats) and the Artabound Studio (paint, clay, and draw with trained art professionals) are hands-on experiences that encourage experimentation and creative thinking." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Children's Museum greets visitors as they enter Navy Pier on foot. There's lots to do here for the under-11-year-old set." Full review
Where "Geared to children under age 12, this Navy Pier museum includes an indoor water playground, hands-on art gallery, Skyline where kids learn how Chicago’s tall buildings stay standing." Full review
Time Out "Connect learning and playing through the engaging exhibits at the Chicago Children's Museum." Full review
Frommer's "The Children’s Museum is the main reason to visit Navy Pier...it also happens to be the second-most visited kids’ museum in the country." Full review
Museum of Science and Industry Fodor's
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5700 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
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Fodor's "The sprawling open space has 2,000 exhibits on three floors, with new exhibits added constantly." Full review
Concierge "Tour a captured U-505 German Sub, take a trip into a coal mine, walk through a model of the human heart, or watch genetically engineered chicks hatch."
Travel + Leisure "Spread across roughly 14 acres, Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry is one of the world’s largest museums, with more than 35,000 artifacts displayed in 2,000-plus interactive exhibits." Full review
Time Out "If you’re into exhibits loaded with interactive bells and whistles, this expansive Hyde Park locale is your ticket." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Museum of Science and Industry has been a Chicago Institution for quite some time. During the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, it was The Palace of Fine Arts." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the largest science museums in the world, the museum has more than 35,000 artifacts and special hands-on areas just for kids in addition to running the Center for the Advancement of Science Education." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Its status as the largest science center in the Western hemisphere is impressive." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"One of Chicago's most popular attractions. Dedicated to presenting science, industry and technology in an entertaining way." Full review
Where "This landmark museum features more than 800 interactive exhibits, including the "U-505 Submarine" and "YOU! The Experience," featuring high-tech, hands-on exploration of the body, mind and spirit." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Its status as the largest science center in the Western hemisphere is impressive...housing 35,000 artifacts is itself an actual architectural relic from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition." Full review
