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What to do and see in Illinois, United States: The Best Children's Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Illinois, United States including Heath Candy Bar Museum, Lombard Historical Society, Kidzeum of Health & Science, The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago Children's Museum, KidsWork Children's Museum, Kohl Children's Museum, Discovery Center Museum, DuPage Children's Museum, Children's Discovery Museum.
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1. Heath Candy Bar Museum
2. Lombard Historical Society
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Lombard Historical Society operates the Victorian Cottage, Carriage House, and Sheldon Peck Homestead. So come and play in the Pioneer Playhouse, give your senses a treat in the Sheldon Peck Accessible Garden, see how the Victorians lived, trace the Underground Railroad through northern Illinois at the Peck Homestead, step into the Carriage House for exhibits (rotating on diverse topics) or, if your timing is right, take a guided tour of Lilacia Park (month of May). There is an extensive archive for research please make an appointment in advance.
3. Kidzeum of Health & Science
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Kidzeum of Health & Science is a children's museum in the heart of historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Explore and learn at all four of our exhibit galleries. Even climb a three-story child named Active Alex and learn all about the human body!
4. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
There's always something new to explore at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Bask in the warmth of our Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, home to more than 1,000 butterflies. Touch a live snake. Meet gorgeous exotic birds. See scientists engaged in real conservation and more. With over 15 exhibits to discover, the Nature Museum is the ideal family getaway, right in Chicago!
Reviewed By bfindysz - Jerusalem District, Israel
Went with a couple of small children and their parents. Midweek on a cold, snowy but sunny day,the museum was almost empty. All the better to appreciate its offerings: a new, temporary exhibit on birds of paradise which even preschoolers can enjoy as well as the permanent exhibits which are hands-on for all ages, especially a room full of models with running water to dam up, send rubber boats through locks, etc. The most wonderful exhibit is the museum's pride as well: a butterfly haven with butterflies from Australia and other faraway places which arrive at the museum while still in cocoons, hatch in a special place and are freed into the haven. In the haven, there are also some small birds for pest control and a turtle which climbs out of her pool to seek winter sunshine.
5. Chicago Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 556 reviews
The "Dinosaur Expedition," where kids dig for bones and conduct archaeological research is just one of the many hands-on exhibits at the Chicago Children's Museum.
Reviewed By Seger4 - St. Augustine, United States
This was our first time here and it was great. Lots of different areas that the kids can learn and interact in. From climbing, to building, water play, finding hidden objects, craft building, making sounds, and many more. It was just tough making the kids move from one area to another because they did not want to leave. The only bad thing (mostly for the parents) is that you have to go back through the way you came in to exit. But in all we all had a blast and would love to come back again.
6. KidsWork Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
7. Kohl Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
A bright and friendly place for children of all ages, featuring a life-sized train car and a water room.
Reviewed By addiecat2015
Such a great place for children to really explore different textures, environments, experiments, etc.... A safe place for them to learn. We loved the car area and the Whole foods store was a big hit. Bring a dry shirt, even with the apron my 18 month old was soaked after playing in the water area.
8. Discovery Center Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By beth9878 - Minneapolis, United States
Great hands on museum, plenty to do for several hours. Kids and 1-13 would have a lot to do here for hours on end.
9. DuPage Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By lyubovv416 - Great Barrington, United States
My son is 8y.o. and it takes us 45 -60 min. to get there but totally worth it. Kids are engaged in numerous activities while learning about electricity, kinetics, magnetism, etc.It feels more like a huge playground rather than a museum. They even have an area where kid can make something out of wood using real tools ( hammer, saw, waise, screwdriver, nails). Absolutely love it!
10. Children's Discovery Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Located in the heart of beautiful Uptown Normal, Illinois, the mission of the Children’s Discovery Museum is to inspire the love of learning through the power of play. Find three floors of hands-on exhibits, classes, and programs that actively engage both child and adult visitors in experiences that stimulate imagination, curiosity, and wonder. The Children’s Discovery Museum values a safe, fun, inclusive and engaging environment. Find a variety of learning experiences that address many styles and abilities. The CDM staff works with a flexibility of thought and adaptability of behaviors to better meet individual needs. A powerful play experience and a passionate staff assists in the development of the whole child who is surrounded by healthy relationships, healthy families, and a healthy community. Admission includes full-day in/out access. Accessible parking is available in a safe, clean parking deck next door. Free surface lots and street parking are available with time limits.
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