U-505 In-Depth Experience

Name: U-505 In-Depth Experience
Start: 2026-05-16T07:45:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-16T09:30:00-05:00
Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Schedule

Sat May 16 2026 at 07:45 am to 09:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL

Experience the sub and the story of its thrilling capture on a two-hour, private group tour offered before Museum hours on select Saturday and Sunday mornings.
In-Depth Experience tickets include the morning refreshments and exclusive tour, and General Admission for the rest of the day. Age recommendation: ages 10 and up.
What to expect:
The experience begins with check-in at 7:45 a.m., followed by coffee and tea at 8 a.m. Then you'll take an in-depth guided tour of the exhibit, followed by an interactive on-board tour of the submarine. United States submarine veterans will be available to answer questions and share their stories. After the tours, there will be free time to further explore both the submarine and exhibit before the Museum opens to the public. General Admission is also included in your ticket, so you can explore Griffin MSI all day after this event.