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DuPage Children's Museum
The Museum is divided into eight unique neighborhoods, which are each made up of a thoughtful cluster of exhibits and experiences. Creativity Connections...
Events (9) The Grove
Step into the past at this outdoor history and nature museum. Peek into a tank full of turtles, touch a fossil, learn about pioneer and Native American...
Events (7) Field Museum
Exhibits related to science, environment and culture can be explored. From ancient mummies to endangered plants to a complete T. rex, the museum boasts...
Events (6) 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 (4) DuPage County Historical Museum
The museum offers guided tours, summer camps and birthday parties. Programs are offered each month for all ages. The HO gauge model train display runs...
Events (4) Naper Settlement
This outdoor living history museum is a place where the stories and people of our past come alive through award-winning family-friendly exhibits, special...
Events (4) Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum offers a permanent exhibition Sensing Chicago where children can explore the city's history through their five senses. Kids...
Events (3) Museum of Contemporary Art
White walls and space-age lights make this museum a tranquil escape from the traffic outside. With four floors, the MCA is big enough to fill up a...
Events (2) 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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Coupons (1)Arlington Heights Historical Museum
110-112 W. Fremont St., Arlington HeightsThe five-building complex and their contents tell the story of Arlington Heights over the last 150 years. The Muller Victorian and 1908 Banta...
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