"10Best" Children's Museums

We’ve been nominated as one of USA Today’s 10Best Children’s Museums of 2023 – You can vote every day to help us win!

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Advance Admission Tickets

Purchase tickets in advance and save $2 per ticket. Under current CDC and local guidelines for Cook County, face masks for guests age 2 and older are not currently required and may be worn at the guest’s comfort level.

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Bean Sprouts Café - NOW OPEN!

Get a healthy and yummy meal, snack, or beverage at our new Bean Sprouts Café, now open every day the Museum is. Parents – don’t miss our coffee bar!

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Your Support is Critical

Required pandemic closures in recent years have left us more dependent than ever on donations from our community to continue our mission. Gifts to our Learning to Grow Fund position us to be ready to serve your families in 2023. Donate now or click below to learn how we use your gifts.

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Field Trips How YOU Like

In-person or on the web: we’ve got what you need for a great field trip experience. Reduced group rates and choices for self-guided or with an educator-led lesson!

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Regular Hours

Tuesday - Saturday
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday
9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Members Only Hours

Tuesday - Sunday
8:30 am – 9:30 am

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Admission

General Admission

  • Children (1 – 16): $19
  • Adults (17 – 64): $19
  • Seniors (65+): $18
  • Infants (Under 12 months): Free
  • Members: Free
  • Military: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
  • Museums for All Program (EBT/WIC cardholders): $3 (up to 4 admissions) *P-EBT not valid

All children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Click here for advance general admission reservations and save $2 per ticket.

 

The Museum is closed for these holidays in 2022 and 2023:
New Year’s Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve

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Bean Sprouts Café
Bean Sprouts Café is our on-site healthy food provider.
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Today at the Museum

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
There’s so much to learn about nature — in your own backyard and beyond!
Art Adventures
Art Adventures are guided art activities that children and their caregivers can create together, take with them, and replicate at home.
STEAM Explorers
Our mobile STEAM cart provides hands-on experiences and activities designed to spark curiosity and experimentation. Join us, explorers!
Theatre Games
It's time to let your inner actor out with Theatre Games.
Tinkering
Our Tinkering program encourages children to do what they do best - let their curiosity take over!

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Location

Kohl Children’s Museum
2100 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026

Directions

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Contact

(847) 832-6600
info@kcmgc.org

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Event rentals

Gala fundraisers, celebrations, corporate events, meetings: Your special day becomes a more AWESOME event, at the Museum!

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