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Fox River Trolley Museum
Take a ride into the past on the Fox River Line's historic trolley cars, some of which are more than a century old. Pack a picnic lunch. Benches are...
Events (5) Cantigny Park
Visit the First Division military museum, which takes visitors on an interactive tours of the nation's wars. Life-size soldiers demonstrate what life...
Events (22) Hesston Steam Museum
Near Interstate 95 exit 1, Hesston, Ind.See all kinds of trains, from live steam engines to amusement park trains. Train rides begin at noon and run until 5 p.m.
Events (2) Frederick C. Robie House
The Wright 3 mystery tour of the Robie House is led by Junior Interpreters, specially trained 5th-10th graders. The tour allows kids and their families...
Events (1) Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
9603 Woods Drive, SkokieExplore engaging games, multimedia, and interactive exhibits in Make a Difference. The Miller Family Youth Exhibition is where children ages 8 and...
Comments (2) Events (1) Garfield Farm Museum
This museum offers a variety of educational, family, and entertainment events focusing on 1840s farm and inn history.
Spooky Seas Family Overnight
Shedd Aquarium, ChicagoFamily Halloween celebration at Shedd Aquarium. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Grab your sleeping bag and spend the night at the aquarium....
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) Swedish American Museum & Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration
5211 N. Clark St., ChicagoLocated in the Swedish American Museum, in the Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration kids can climb aboard a 20-foot immigration steamer or tour a...
Graue Mill and Museum
Step back in time and explore four floors of amazing exhibits and learn about pioneer life on the Illinois prairie and the Underground Railroad. ...
