Two Ways to Play - Visit Today!

We’re open to the general public this summer with 2 ways to play – no reservations required! Visit our indoor exhibits, enjoy our outdoor seasonal special event SummerBurst, or enjoy both at a discounted price – click below for combo admission!

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Explore the Exhibits Indoors...

Miss the exhibits? Our indoor exhibit environment is now open with reduced capacity crowds. No reservation needed. Buy online and save $2 off the ticket price available at the door. (Tickets include inside exhibits only.)

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...Or Play Outdoors!

Prefer a 100% outdoor experience this summer? Try SummerBurst: An EXPLORsion of STEAM-learning fun! This special event offers 5 different activity stations for kids. (Tickets include outdoor activities only.)

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Buy in Advance and Save!

We’re happy to be able to welcome young guests back for a day of play. Make your reservations today and save $2 per ticket.

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Your Support is Critical

Required pandemic closures this year 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 as soon as we can re-open. Donate now or click below to learn how we use your gifts.

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Regular Hours

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

Members Only Hours

Tuesday - Saturday
8:30 am – 9:30 am

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Admission

General Admission (Indoor Exhibits) Prices

  • Children (1 – 16): $15
  • Adults (17 – 64): $15
  • Seniors (65+): $14
  • Infants (Under 12 months): Free
  • Members: Free
  • Museums for All Program (EBT 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.

 

SummerBurst seasonal outdoor special event now open

  • 9 AM to 1 PM Tue – Sun
  • Through August 29
  • Adults & Children: $15
  • Members: Free

Click here for advance SummerBurst reservations.

 

 

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

All Museum coupons and passes expiring in 2020 or 2021 will be honored through 2022.

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Today at the Museum

SummerBurst: An EXPLORsion of Outdoor Fun
Every Tuesday Through Sunday: Make your reservations for this 100% outdoor special event!
Admission Reservations 2021
Now open for admission reservations Tuesday through Sunday 9:30 AM - 5 PM.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
There’s so much to learn about nature — in your own backyard and beyond!

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Location

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

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Contact

(847) 832-6600
info@kcmgc.org

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