Museum of Science and Industry

A Chicago family says their 3-year-old son was denied entry to the Museum of Science and Industry because he wasn’t wearing a mask, and now the family is asking Illinois officials to remind the public that medical exemptions exist for the requirement to wear facial coverings in indoor spaces.

As the weather cools down and autumn is in full swing, Chicagoans can enjoy a trip to a city museum free of charge.

As the weather cools down and autumn is in full swing, Chicagoans can enjoy a trip to a city museum free of charge.

A suburban couple says their daughter, who has autism and is nonverbal, was denied admittance to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry over the museum’s mask requirement despite a doctor’s note and state policy allowing exemptions. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

A suburban couple says their daughter, who has autism and is nonverbal, was denied admittance to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry over the museum’s mask requirement despite a doctor’s note and state policy allowing exemptions.

Looking for something affordable to do as summer draws to a close? Several museums and cultural institutions in Chicago are offering free admission days in the coming weeks and throughout the year.

In accordance with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, many Chicago museums altered their COVID-19 policies earlier this week.

As Chicago continues to reopen in Phase 5, museums citywide have begun welcoming guests back for more hours and less restrictions.

The historic Boeing 727 plane is reopening at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry as part of a reimagined exhibit that features modern aviation. NBC5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports

The cherry blossom trees in Chicago’s Jackson Park are in full bloom this spring, but the open buds won’t last long.

The cherry blossom trees in Chicago’s Jackson Park are in full bloom this spring, but the open buds won’t last long.

Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry will reopen to the public Sunday with a special new exhibit that will allow Marvel fans to learn more about the remarkable comic book company’s history.

A new exhibit about the Marvel Universe is a big draw as the Museum of Science and Industry welcomes guests for the first time in weeks. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.

Museum of Science and Industry Chief Executive Officer Chevy Humphrey shares how she continues to pave the way for women in leadership. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.

The new CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry Chevy Humphrey is breaking barriers as the institution navigates through the coronavirus pandemic. Kye Martin reports.

Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry will reopen to the public in early March with a special new exhibit, as Marvel fans will get a chance to learn more about the remarkable comic book company’s history. In a press release Wednesday, museum officials announced that the facility would reopen to the public on March 7, with three member-only days...

Two of Chicago’s most iconic cultural institutions are set to close under Illinois’ new Tier 3 coronavirus mitigations.

The Shedd Aquarium has announced plans to close for the remainder of the year as coronavirus mitigations continue to heighten across Chicago. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.

The Museum of Science and Industry offers a look at the holiday around the world during the pandemic

An annual holiday tradition in Chicago kicks off Friday. The Museum of Science and Industry is opening its doors for the “Christmas Around the World” and “Holiday of Lights” exhibits. But there will be some changes this year due to the pandemic.