Admission

Tickets

General admission tickets include access to all exhibits and programs and are valid during all operating hours on the date purchased unless noted. Prices listed do not include access to after-hours events unless noted.

Purchase general admission tickets online in advance to save on a full day of play— or become a member to enjoy savings everyday!

At the Door

Members

Free!

Non-Members

Infants (under 12 months): Free!

Children (1-16): $20

Adults (17-64): $20

Seniors (65+): $18

Military: Buy one get one free!

Museums for All (SNAP/WIC cardholders with valid card): $5 per person up to 6 admissions

 

See all discounts currently available for at-the-door ticket purchase only.

Online

Members

No pre-purchase needed!

Non-Members

Infants (under 12 months): Free!

Children (1-16): $18

Adults (17-64): $18

Seniors (65+): $16

 

To receive other qualifying discounts, purchase at the door.

 


 

Adjusted Hours


  • Mon, Apr 13: Museum CLOSED for a special event
  • Sun, Apr 19: Museum open extended hours until 4PM for Superhero Sunday
  • Mon, May 25: Museum CLOSED for Memorial Day


  • Daily: early admission daily at 8:30 am
  • Sun, Apr 12: 1 pm – 4 pm
  • Fri, May 8: 4 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Sat, Jun 13: 4 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Invite friends! You can bring guests for free up to the number of admissions included with your membership level. Any additional guests will be charged regular general admission prices.

Open for members and their guests only; admission free for the total number of guests included with your membership; regular admission rates thereafter.


  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • July 4
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve


  • Afternoons are always slower than mornings.
  • Weekdays are usually slower than weekends.
  • Sunny days are much slower than rainy days–– and a they’re a great chance to visit Habitat Park!

Policies

  • All children must be supervised by an adult at all times. 
  • The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers is our #1 priority. If any of your party exhibit coughing, sneezing, chills, runny nose, difficulty breathing, or a fever over 100.4 F, please postpone your visit.
  • Current Illness Reschedule Policy: Advance Admission ticket purchases are non-refundable, but may be redeemed any date within 90 days at no charge. No reschedule is necessary. (Fees up to 20% of ticket value may apply beyond 90 days.)
  • Current Safety Standards:
    • Face masks are optional at this time. Please respect other guests’ choices.
    • Our HVAC system introduces outside air based on the average parts per million reading of carbon dioxide in the space. The higher the carbon dioxide reading, the more fresh air, up to 100%.
    • Alcohol-free hand sanitizer stations are placed at all infant areas and other locations throughout the Museum.

For the last year, the kids kept asking when can they go back to the place with the grocery carts and water. I surprised them and brought them to the Museum when it re-opened. They had a blast!

-Liz, Buffalo Grove