For fans of the highly popular series, Harry Potter, will be pleased by a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago this summer. From April 30 to September 27, 2009, the museum will house "Harry Potter: The Exhibit," offering a look at the props and sets in this magical movie world based on J.K. Rowling's best-selling books. See props and costumes from each film and admire how detailed and well crafted they are: imagine Harry's wand and glasses, outfits from the Yule Ball, and Hogwarts' school uniforms up close. You will also get to tour places right out of Harry Potter's world like Hagrid's hut, the Quidditch field, the Great Hall, and the Gryffindor common room. Tickets for this exhibit are available now and are $18 for adults and seniors, and $15 for children 3-11. To order tickets go to www.msichicago.org or call 800/GO-TO-MSI.

And there is more to see beyond Harry.  The Museum of Science and Industry has many educational, interactive exhibits that give you a first person view into science and technology. Go down a mine shaft with the Coal Mine exhibit; see how toys are made with the ToyMaker 3000: An Adventure in Automation exhibit, and see the world's largest pinball machine with the Swiss Jolly Ball exhibit. General admission is $13 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $9 for children 3-11. For more information about the Museum of Science and Industry go to www.msichicago.org.

If you're looking for a hotel, stay at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and check out their Museum of Science & Industry Package. This package is available through December 31, 2009 and includes a coupon for one general admission pass with the purchase of another ticket. The Hyatt Regency Chicago has 2,019 guest rooms that each have two phones, a 37" plasma TV, and Chicago views. Parents of infants will appreciate the special baby service called Babies Travel Lite, which delivers baby supplies to your hotel room, and having a crib set up upon request.

Advance purchase rates begin at $170/N for a double room in this luxury downtown hotel. For more information about the Hyatt Regency Chicago visit http://chicagoregency.hyatt.com or call 312/565-1234.

For more ideas on what to do in Chicago, check out FTF's Chicago, Illinois See & Do guide.