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(312) 527-1000
700 E Grand Ave
(at N Ster Dr)
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.892
-87.6092
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
Hours:
Su-W 10-5, Th 10-8, F 10-5, Sa 10-8
Last updated 8.28.11
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Museums, Government Contractors, Marketing Consultants, Non-Profit Organizations
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What People Are Saying About Chicago Children's Museum
Featured Review
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In Short – Founded in 1982 in response to program cutbacks in the Chicago public schools, the museum has grown from two hallways inside a public library into a 57,000-square-foot space on Navy Pier. More than 10 permanent exhibits involve kids in the arts, science and humanities. Activities include exploring the oversized urban garden in the Big Backyard exhibit, and putting imaginations to work in the Inventing Lab.
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- Want another reason to be a member? Rates at the Navy Pier lots can be steep, but Children's Museum members receive a nice discount.
- The Extras:
- There are plenty of art-covered benches for adults, clearly labeled kids'-size restrooms (plus a family bathroom for those with little ones) and stroller parking areas in the little kids' spaces.
- Save Money:
- Thursday evenings from 5pm to 8pm are sponsored Free Family Night.
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12/01/11
Good Place for Kids
by dylancollier9919
This museum is a great place to take children. I have come here a few times with my daughter and each time it is really interesting and there is always something new to learn here!
02/06/07
a lot to do with the young ones
by lu_vu
a good place to go to get the kids out, the admission isn't bad considering the coolness that will be invoked upon entering such a fine establishment
11/17/06
Wonderful place for kids
by ppeter54
We have been to this museum over a dozen times. It is always a good time. Lots of different things to do. There are seveal active things to participate in. It is a great location at Navy Pier with several options for entertainment and food
08/29/05
Lots for the tots to do...
by bluehensfan
Worth a visit if you have kids and are stopping by the Navy Pier. Particularly fun is the exhibit on the second floor where visitors construct flying machines from foam shapes and hoist them up to see how long they will stay in the air before returning to the ground. Lots to do for younger kids, as some exhibits are only for younger folks, but even for older kids (age 9) there is more than enough to keep them interested.
10/26/02
kids loved
by rosiemom2u
WE were there for two hours and the time flew. My kids ages 4 and 6 loved playing in the dinasour dig in shredded tires, or building things with nuts, screws and boards, or seeing if they could make an invention that would float to the ground. Other things there for younger kids too. We ran out of time to even get to the large craft area.
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- wonderful place
- loved kids
- great location
- fun exhibit
- not bad admission
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