Best Times to Visit

About 350,000 visitors enjoy Kohl Children’s Museum each year. Many families have discovered that our purpose-built facility, 17 interactive, hands-on exhibits, and easily accessible location make for a fun, educational experience for their kids.

The Museum is committed to providing engaging informal learning environments and works continuously to ensure that our guests have a quality visit each and every time they visit the Museum.

If you are looking for a quieter visit, please note the following suggestions:

  • Afternoons at the Museum tend to be quieter than mornings.
  • Warm, sunny days often mean the lightest traffic at the Museum; plus these days will allow exploration of our outdoor Habitat Park exhibit.
  • Arrive early (9 a.m. for members and 9:30 for non-members).
  • September is our quietest month for attendance and also for field trips (please note that we close for Clean-Up Week in September).
  • Late May and early June are also typically quiet times at the Museum.

Please note that during peak attendance times, the Museum may hold admissions. These times are typically:

  • Mid-morning during school holidays
  • Spring break and winter recess
  • On rainy or hot, humid days

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Accessibility

Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago strives to be equally available to guests with any level of physical, visual, auditory, or cognitive challenge. Our facility and exhibits were designed using the principles of universal design.
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