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Museum of Science and Industry vs Navy Pier

Both are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Museum of Science and Industry scores significantly higher than Navy Pier. Museum of Science and Industry ranks #5 in Chicago with positive reviews from 10 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Frommer's.

Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry
9 / 10
5700 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
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    Fodor's Fodor's
    "The sprawling open space has 2,000 exhibits on three floors, with new exhibits added constantly." Full review
    Concierge 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 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 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 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
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    Navy Pier
    Navy Pier
    8 / 10
    600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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      Fodor's Fodor's
      "No matter the season, Navy Pier is a fun place to spend a few hours, especially with kids in tow." Full review
      Time Out Time Out
      "This tourist hot spot features shops, eateries, an IMAX cinema and a bevy of sightseeing boat tours." Full review
      Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
      "Municipal wharf turned boffo tourist attraction."
      Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
      1 Star
      "Navy Pier has enjoyed many lives since it was first built in 1916 as a passenger and freight terminal." Full review
      Where Where
      "Encompassing more than 50 acres along the lakefront, Navy Pier boasts a nearly 200-foot-high, climate-controlled Ferris wheel." Full review
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