Play Street Museum is coming to the South Loop. The popular children’s museum and indoor play place franchise is opening its first Illinois location at Roosevelt Collection Shops in Chicago, with plans for a Naperville location to follow soon.
Everything at Play Street Museum is kid-sized, which means kids are in charge of their experience. Kiddos are encouraged to discover, learn and play at their own pace as they engage with hands-on exhibits and educational play areas. Meanwhile, grown ups can sit back and enjoy a hands-off experience as they relax, enjoy the free Wi-Fi and watch their children play.
Play Street Museum South Loop in Chicago
- Address: Roosevelt Collection Shops, 1119 South Delano Court East, Space F124, Chicago
- Best for ages: 8 and under
- Hours: 90-minute play sessions are offered from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Cost: $22/children ages 1-8. Children outside of this age range and parents are free.
At the museum-meets-play area space, kiddos can explore a tiny town complete with a cafe, a doctor’s office, a fire station and much more. Play Street Museum will offer weekly activity kits to keep things fresh, and will also host special events including pottery and canvas painting, dino digs and a slime lab. Extended hour events like Night at the Museum allow families to swing by the space later in the evening, and monthly themes and holiday celebrations will create new experiences for returning guests.
Parents looking to plan an unforgettable birthday party can host their little one’s big day at Play Street Museum. There are four birthday party packages with adorable themes ranging from Barnyard Bash and Rocket Science to Happy Camper and Seashells and Mermaid Tails. Educational field trips focusing on creative, unstructured play are also available.
While there is no official opening date just yet, Play Street South Loop is aiming to open in mid-December. The play space is currently accepting playtime reservations for 90-minute time slots in mid-January. Reservations may be made on Monday-Friday from 8:30-10 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.-noon; 12:30-2 p.m.; 2:30-4 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m.
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