@chicagoland_explorer: U-505 submarine 📍Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Illinois Did you know there’s a 252-foot German submarine underground in Chicago? 👀 🚢⚓️ Plus, the museum is packed with hands-on STEM exhibits, live demos, and something new every day. 🎟 Use code CHICAGOLANDEXPLORER for 20% off tickets through Sept 5! #griffinmuseumofscienceandindustry #explorechicago #thingstodoinchicago #hiddengemschicago #chicagomuseum @msichicago
This is so cool but I’d unfortunately have to be in Chicago 😔
2025-08-26 14:46:33
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Rtomera :
I remember seeing the U505 several years ago, I don’t remember being able to walk around the exterior though, looks like I’m making a trip back 🙂
2025-08-25 23:44:47
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Firebird :
fun fact, It was actually captured off the shore of west Africa during wartime. Navy towed it back and we kept it😭
2025-08-26 22:31:02
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Faceless Fan :
I remember when this was included with a regular visit. now everything is extra. so sad that we are being nickle and dimension at these great exhibits.
2025-08-28 02:55:28
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Kevin Pickart :
This was an immersive experience
2025-08-26 01:53:21
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《♡☆ruby☆♡》 :
went there alot of times for school
2025-08-24 01:25:04
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TFDUDE :
My dad loves this exhibit
2025-08-25 16:52:56
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MuleRider :
Remember going to it when it was outside for years.
2025-08-25 20:19:07
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Kim Jarvis :
been visiting this since it was outside....damn that's showing my age 😂
2025-08-26 13:38:25
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Weston D Ströder :
My great grandfather helped with the capture of U505 and the patching of the damage and bullet holes
2025-08-27 21:24:29
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Btlgce :
used to be able to tour for free. they charge now.
2025-08-25 23:26:23
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Rob :
my daughter and I visited in April. we were blown away.
2025-09-21 12:17:26
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Lydia :
I haven’t done the submarine tour yet when we went we did the coal mine
2025-08-25 12:26:15
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rj :
it was outside when i was no it.
2025-08-27 20:01:16
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Chris :
My great grandfather fired the depth charges that disabled the u505
2025-08-28 01:43:53
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Tuxmanclips :
I love MSI.
2025-08-27 02:35:28
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Jessica Ann :
I’ll have to check it out. I’ve only toured the USS Cobia in my hometown. This is right up my alley. It’s a good thing I go to Chicago regularly lol
2025-08-29 04:42:10
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Benjamin :
I’ve been there
2025-08-29 22:48:13
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charlescardinal19 :
Thank you for sharing and also your service
2025-08-30 23:49:58
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“Crispy” :
That thing is amazing.
2025-08-28 23:38:09
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JustForkIt91 :
seen this in 2006
2025-08-27 21:59:14
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Tommy McCallum :
been there, saw that this past january.
2025-08-28 20:55:05
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A :
Fun fact, my great great uncle was part of the crew that captured this U-boat!
2025-08-27 03:50:34
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jensandreasen163 :
I have less than zero plans to ever go to Chicago again, but if by some strange reason I do. I’ll have to go see this.
2025-08-29 03:12:44
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AG2160 :
Buddy of mine got to do a tour with a former crew member of the uboat
2025-08-27 00:15:36
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