Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
A museum big enough to swallow a whole submarine, with a huge model railroad for train lovers and a water-and-air play zone for under-10s.
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr
Kid essentials
- Monday
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
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