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Des Plaines History Center
781 Pearson St., Des PlainesKids can see the newest exhibits on display in the Visitor Center and play in the Children's Room which is filled with games and classic toys. One...
Durant House Museum
LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve , St. CharlesIn 1837, Bryant Durant moved to northern Illinois from Massachusetts. Shortly thereafter, Bryant took a bride, Jerusha Shurtleff. The couple built...
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., ElginBuilt in 1907, the museum offers exhibits and educational programs with natural history and cultural themes.
Elk Grove Historical Museum
399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove VillageThe Elk Grove Historical Museum provides an educational opportunity for all ages interested in rural life in the nineteenth century and the history...
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...
Grosse Point Lighthouse
This light used to tell sailors that they had reached Chicago. Grounds are open but the lighthouse is closed until June. It is not stroller-friendly...
Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center
11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave., ChicagoIf your kids love BRIO, explore Pullman, Chicago's former railroad district. The visitor's center houses historic artifacts and memorabilia from train...
Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
217 Home Ave. , Oak ParkFocused on Oak Park and River Forest History, some exhibits may interest kids. The Children's Room is furnished with "hands-on" toys and gizmos...
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
The University of Illinois at Chicago, ChicagoThis museum offers both self-guided and guided tours. Visitors will find expanded exhibits on the life of Jane Addams and other Settlement residents,...
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...
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