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Fun, Multi-Sensory Exhibition Allows Children to See, Feel, and Hear Sounds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5, 2011
Glenview, Ill. – Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, 2100 Patriot Blvd., is proud to present Sonic Sensation, an exhibit designed by the Sciencenter in Ithaca, N.Y., that provides an...

With Support from Abbott and the Abbott Fund, the Interactive Exhibit Showcases the Important Role of Science in Promoting Health and Wellness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2011
GLENVIEW, IL – Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago is proud to present the world debut of Science + You, a groundbreaking new exhibit designed in conjunction with scientists at Abbott, the...

New Exhibit Helps Children Become Comfortable with Medical Environments and Fosters Nurturing Behavior

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2011
GLENVIEW, IL – Kohl Children’s Museum has partnered with Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital and Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital to transform the Museum’s Doll Day Care exhibit into a...

Kohl Children’s Museum the Only Illinois Museum to Make the "Ten Best" List

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2011
GLENVIEW, IL – Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago was recently named one of the country’s Ten Best Children’s Museums by Parents Magazine. The only Chicagoland Museum on the list, Kohl...

In recognition for its outstanding exhibits and impact on Chicagoland families, Kohl Children’s Museum was recently named one of the country’s Ten Best Children’s Museums by Parents magazine. Offering 17 interactive, hands-on exhibits for children ages birth to 8, the museum’s mission is to encourage young children ages birth to 8 to become effective learners through self-directed complex play. Kohl Children’s Museum was ranked sixth out of more than 300 children’s museums nationwide and was the only Chicago area museum recognized.

Kohl Children’s Museum is located at 2100 Patriot Blvd., in Glenview, Ill. at the corner of Patriot Blvd. and West Lake Ave. in The Glen. The Museum can be easily reached by public transportation, including Pace bus and Metra trains. For more information, visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org or call (847) 832-6600.

The Museum is open on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Special members-only hours are from Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Admission prices are $9.50 for children and adults and $8.50 for senior citizens. Children under 1 year old and members are free.

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