Family Fun Day @ The Museum of Science and Industry

The Nitty Gritty: Admission was about $15 each adult. I purchased a Groupon for $30 for membership to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.(Review to follow) By doing so, there are certain museums that give you 50% or free admission. The MSI gave free admission for me and my husband. Since we saved on admission, we "splurged" by buying tickets to the Dr. Seuss exhibit ($5 each). Parking was $18 in an adjoining parking lot.  Stroller friendly. Bring a lunch - there is a cafeteria!

The fun:  This was our second time visiting the museum in a year. We were compelled to come here again to check out the Christmas Around the World exhibit and also to check out the Dr. Seuss exhibit. We kept hearing great things about the holiday trees that we had to check it out. Plus, our 17 month old son had developed a love for trains and this time could enjoy them. Not to mention his love for the Cat in the Hat. We had to check out the new Dr. Seuss exhibit. It was a no brainer to come here again.

I've never been here around Christmas time but have heard rave reviews of how pretty is is with the Christmas Around the World trees. It did not disappoint. Lots of picture opportunities and even a gift shop where you can purchase ornaments.

The last time we were here was sometime in March. We spent about 3  to 4 hours here, though could have definitely spent the whole day if my son could last that long. The museum is huuuuge so pace yourself. DH and I usually frequent this museum as it's one of our favs in the Chicagoland area. We always make a point to check out the ice cream parlor. If you have older children (without a stroller) go to the coal mine.

As always, we had a great time. My son could have spent hours looking at the model trains, but we had to pull him away to check out the Dr. Seuss exhibit ($5 ea person). The exhibit itself was a little smaller than I expected, but nevertheless it was interesting to learn about the writer. There is even a play area for the kids. I loved how colorful the room was and was tempted to take pictures, but had to resist because of the no photography rule.

Son's fav:  Do I even need to tell you? He LOVED the model train exhibit. We could not pull him away from there. Every time we passed by, he would take a detour over there.

Parent's fav:  Storm exhibit & learning more about Dr. Seuss.

Bottom Line: Definitely recommend the museum but especially during the holidays. I would definitely splurge on a museum membership because there is so much to do and see!

Tip: There is a Japanese Garden south of the Museum though did not visit because it was a little too chilly. Maybe in the near future!