New children’s museum opens in Oak Lawn
Executive director: It truly offers unique experience
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Kids can use real tools to build, climb into a treehouse, explore nature and water and put on a show at the new Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, which opened July 27.
"I think we truly offer a unique experience; there's nothing like this on the South Side," he says. "There are children's museums that you go into that feel disjointed; this isn't one of them."
The museum will continue to reinforce the Illinois standards with hands-on learning while also maintaining parents' ability to keep their eyes on their kids.
"It's been an experience like no other that I've ever had," Woodworth says about creating the new museum. "I always say some days we move fast, some days we move slow, but every day we move forward. It's taken a lot of donor support, a lot of volunteers who have put countless hours into this project to make this project happen."
Throughout August, the museum will offer spontaneous programs and entertainment, he says.
And yes, kids will still be able to decorate and fly a kite inside.
Our picks
FABULOUS!By C Sinwelski on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Huge improvement over the last and even I had fun! My son and nephew couldn't decide what to do as there is so much to choose from. Interactive fun and really a colorful welcoming environment. I recommend getting the membership when you get there as it's good for several of Chicagoland museums and well worth the money! Pays for itself in no time! |
so glad i found this placeBy vanessa on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 i been going nuts . and the kids are wanting to go out n play. i took a tour real quick. n this has got tons of stuff. my son wont wanna go home. |
Fall Fun Fest 09By Walter Burden on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 This Children's Museum offers the most interactive experience that my family has visited to date. The kids have such a great time, that they don't want to leave! The Fall Fun Fest was a lot of fun with pumpkin decorating, train rides, characters and a great museum to visit. Well worth the visit. |
New Oak Lawn museumBy Sharon on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 We just visited over the weekend. Amazing difference from the old site to the new site. This is definately worth the drive, folks. Oak Lawn is a nice community besides so after the museum, there's great places to grab a bite. Good work, job well done, museum staff. |
Awesome!
By Sheri on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
For a mom of five kids, we have been to several Children's museums over the years. This one is by far the best and so glad it's close to home! Kids do not want to leave every time we go! Fantastic job! We will be getting membership!