Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Hours of OperationGriffin MSI regular hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours are offered during peak season

Offer Student Group Rates

Educational Programming for Student Groups

Student Group Friendly

Educational Programs OfferedFacilitated, focused, hands-on learning experiences for school groups aligned to Skyline scope and sequence and designed to Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Literacy Standards.nnLed by a Griffin Museum of Science and Industry educator, Learning Labs connect with classroom curricula and are designed to promote practical, applicable, and accessible knowledge of science and engineering principles; an awareness of everyday science phenomena in students lives; and insight into STEAM career pathways.nnFor more information and an overview of all learning programs please visit the website herenhttps://www.griffinmsi.org/educators/learning-labs

Student Group Discounts

Average Group Student Price Range$12 - $30

Cancellation Policy Reservations will be cancelled if payment is not completed 14 days prior to the scheduled visit date. n Group reservation made within 14 days of the visit date must be paid in full at the time the booking is completed and are non-refundable. n Cancellations made prior to 14 days of your visit date will be refunded if the payment has been previously ncompleted.n Cancellations made less than 14 days in advance of the scheduled visit date are non-refundable.

Advance Quotes Available

Group Visit Policies-Groups of 15 or more guests receive a discount when reserving at least two weeks in advance.n-For tour operator/group planners booking a visit for a student group, the group ticket package will include 1 free adult chaperone per 10 paid students.n-Full Payment is due at least 14 days prior to your visit date.n-Group reservation made within 14 days of the visit date must be paid in full at the time the booking is completed and are non-refundable.n-Final group count due at minimum of 14 days prior to the scheduled visit date. Students and/or chaperones not included in the final count will be charged full-regular price admission upon arriving at nthe museum.n-To make a group reservation: Please complete an online group reservation request form at griffinmsi.org/tour-operators. If group visit is being requested within two weeks of the preferred visit date, please call us at 773.684.1414 or email fieldtrips@msichicago.org.

Student Performance Welcome

Programs ProvidedSTEM Programs

Cost or Fee to Perform at your Venue

Maximum group size you can accommodate40

Indoor/Outdoor Space AvailableIndoor

Performance Audience CapacityNA currently relaunching the program

Curriculum Programming/Student Tours

Average tour time2 to 4 hours

Meal/Picnic Areas

Student Meal Packages Available

ADA DetailsWhile Griffin MSI is an accessible museum some exhibit experiences such as U-505 Submarine on-board tour and Coal Mine do have some accessibility limitations. Please reference accessibility notes on the Griffin MSI website.

ADA Accessible

Website/Student Group Landing Pagegriffinmsi.org/tour-operators

Group Phone Number(773) 753-3898

Group Emailbrad.martin@griffinmsi.org

Group Contact Name (First Last)Brad Martin