
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, United States
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Ken Sellers — a week ago
Last time we visited, it was the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry; when did it move to Griffin? Either way, it's one of the best museums you'll find anywhere. IMO what elevates it from "really good" to "extraordinary" is the German U-boat U-505. We paid the extra $$ to take the inside tour; to me the highlight was seeing the actual hatch that American sailors were able to close to keep the U-boat afloat. Those guys were gutsy as hell, but that was common in those times! I wonder what
















