Museum of Science and Industry


Omnimax Theater

Sit back, relax and enjoy a scientific adventure in Chicago's only five-story, domed, wrap-around theater.


Now Showing in the Omnimax Theater

Omnimax

Mysteries of the Great Lakes
Mysteries of the Great Lakes
Feb 13, 2009 - Oct 08, 2009
Explore the beauty of North America's “inland seas.”

Omnimax

Wild Ocean
Wild Ocean
Oct 13, 2008 - Oct 22, 2009
Swim with the sharks and other big game fish along the Wild Coast of South Africa.

Coming Soon to the Omnimax Theater

Omnimax

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Jul 15, 2009 - Sep 27, 2009
See the new Harry Potter film in IMAX at the Museum's Omnimax Theater!

Museum Hours
  • Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Harry Potter: The Exhibition open evenings
  • Open every day except Christmas Day
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Museum Location
Museum of Science+Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
1 (773) 684-1414
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