MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

CHICAGO, IL

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The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) is located in Chicago, Illinois and is one of the largest science museums in the world. Founded in 1933, the museum is housed in the former Palace of Fine Arts building from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The museum's collection includes over 35,000 artifacts and exhibits that cover a range of scientific topics, from physics and chemistry to space exploration and transportation.

One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is the U-505 submarine, which was captured during World War II and is the only German submarine of its type on display in the United States. Other notable exhibits include the Science Storms exhibit, which features interactive displays on the science of natural phenomena like tornadoes and lightning, and the Coal Mine exhibit, which takes visitors on a simulated tour of an underground coal mine.

The museum also hosts a number of temporary exhibits throughout the year, as well as special events like science festivals and summer camps. In addition, the MSI has an extensive education program that offers hands-on science activities and workshops for students of all ages. Overall, the Museum of Science and Industry is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in science, technology, and history.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in CHICAGO IL. US MID #8401700553

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 51,238,587 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
57TH ST LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO
IL
60637

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MID # 8401700553
Name MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Alternate Name MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 362167797
NTEECC A57
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 59,219,190
REVENUE 51,238,587
LAT/LONG 41.783511, -87.602794
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 420300
US Census Block: 1007