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Museum of Science and Industry
See your heart beat 13-feet tall, climb aboard a World War II German submarine, take a tour of your digestive system, plunge into a working coal mine...
Events (4) Wonder Works
Kids birth to 8 can enjoy art, cultural and early learning programming. With five permanent exhibits, as well as special programming and classes, Wonder...
Events (3) Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
This is a lovely way to introduce children to nature. The highlight for most children is the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven where butterflies from...
Events (3) Kohl Children's Museum
Seventeen hands-on interactive exhibits for children ages birth to 8, including Car Care, Pet Vet, Water Works and Music Makers. Visit Spin: The Science...
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The Museum is divided into eight unique neighborhoods, which are each made up of a thoughtful cluster of exhibits and experiences. Creativity Connections...
Events (12) Chicago Children's Museum
This Navy Pier museum is three stories high and filled with engaging, educational exhibits including a dinosaur dig and a water play area (bring a...
Events (11) Discovery Center Museum
Kids can see what it's like to be a farmer, a news anchor or an athlete as they explore more than 250 exhibits at this science-themed museum. The expanded...
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This two-story children's museum brings children, families, and the community together to engage in fun, hands-on interactive play to nurture life-long...
Events (1) Blackberry Harvest Dollhouse Museum and Shoppe
18120 Dixie Highway, HomewoodThis museum grew out of owner Collette Renfro's dollhouse collection. Watch her make new miniatures or peer into log cabins, barns, apartments, pueblos...
Comments (1) Bronzeville Children's Museum
This museum makes African-American history interesting and accessible. Using a unique guided tour format emphasizing the educational message each exhibit...
