Permanent Exhibits

Our 17 engaging permanent exhibits inspire and respond to your child’s own creativity and imagination. With every visit you and your child can explore and discover something new.
Adventures in Art
Encourages children to explore their artistic creativity through self-guided programs.
Baby Nursery
Take on the role of a doctor or nurse and care for babies in this child-sized nursery.
Build It
Explore engineering with one of the most versatile toys of all - the building block!
Butterfly Encounter (Seasonal)
Wander among native Illinois butterflies and observe their behavior up close.
City on the Move
Count, touch, manipulate, experiment, and explore: that’s what science is all about! Take a journey
Cooperation Station
Many little hands can make big things happen!
Grocery Store
Be a stocker, baker, cashier, or shopper in this simulated environment.
Habitat Park (Seasonal)
Get in touch with nature in our two-acre, outdoor exhibit.
Hands On House
Roll up your sleeves and help construct a beautiful new house, both inside and out.
HEART Auto Care
Check into the HEART Auto Care exhibit to take a trip through the wonderful world of automobiles
Honey Bee Hideout
Become a honey bee and learn how they make honey and help our food supply.
Pet Vet
Explore our pet vet office and learn a new respect for creatures great and small.
Play Café
At our Play Café, children get to try their hand at working the lunch hour and making pretend meals.
Pre-Entry Experiences (Seasonal)
Enjoy our Entryway Gardens before, after, or while taking a break during your visit
Ravinia Festival Music Makers
Discover how sounds make music, and how music makes you feel in this melodious exhibit.
Sheridan’s Books and Crannies
Discover the magic of reading at this play bookstore!
Turtle Rock
Meet Kohl Children’s Museum’s newest permanent residents, a group of Southern Painted turtles!
Water Works
Here, children can explore scientific properties, everyday functions, and imaginative uses of water!