Advance Admission Tickets

Kohl Children’s Museum is thrilled to finally be able to re-open our exhibits in the safest possible fashion to encourage young guests to explore, wonder, play, and learn. Come join us for a day of play – and buy tickets (valid the full day) in advance to save!

Here’s what’s new with our re-opening:

 

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Masks: The Museum recommends face masks for all guests age 2 or older. All Museum staff and volunteers are required to wear masks.
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Increased cleaning: Exhibits will close for short periods one at a time for sanitation and disinfecting throughout the day.
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Ventilation: Our advanced HVAC system continually cycles fresh air in throughout the day.

Purchase advance tickets


Pricing

The following prices include access to all indoor exhibits. Prices listed do not include special events.

Children
(ages 1 – 16)

Members:

FREE

Non-members: $15 ($13 online)

Adults
(ages 17 – 54)

Members:

FREE

Non-members: $15 ($13 online)

Seniors
(ages 65+):

Members:

FREE

Non-members: $14 ($12 online)

Infants (under 12 months):

Members:

FREE

Non-members: Free at all times

To purchase a membership and receive your savings immediately, click here.

Please note, all reservation tickets are non-refundable, and additional discounts cannot be applied after purchase.

See All Currently Available Discounts Please note if you qualify for one of these discounts, you cannot purchase advance tickets. You must purchase tickets at the door.

Any paper certificates, passes, and coupons with expiration dates in 2020 or 2021 will be honored through December 30, 2022. These must be redeemed in person and cannot be reserved online.

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Reserve Your Tickets

Advance reservations are no longer required for admission. If the Museum reaches capacity, there may be a wait for admission. Museum members will be given priority access.

  • Tickets are valid anytime during operating hours on the date purchased UNLESS NOTED AT PURCHASE.
  • If Museum is at capacity, there may be a wait for admission, even with advance ticket reservation.
  • Normal general admission hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM – 5 PM. See our website for special hours.
  • Reserved tickets are non-refundable after purchase, but may be rescheduled at no charge if notified at info@kcmgc.org on or before the ticket date (fees may apply otherwise).
  • Gift cards must be redeemed by phone at (847) 832-6900.


Before You Visit

  • The Museum requests a health check on all guests before arriving.

thermometerHealth Check: The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers is our #1 priority. If any of the following are true of your party the morning of your scheduled visit, please do not come to the Museum:

  • Fever of more than 100.4 F
  • Coughing, sneezing, chills, runny nose, or difficulty breathing
  • Exposure to a COVID-19-infected individual within the previous 14 days

If any of these are true, please e-mail us at info@kcmgc.org prior to your session start date to reschedule your visit at no charge. Staff and volunteers are required to complete the same health check.


During Your Visit

  • Bean Sprouts Café is currently open for food purchases from 10 AM – 3 PM every day (until 4 PM on weekends). No other outside food is permitted in the dining area. A separate dining area for food brought from home is available in the Museum.
  • Guests may bring bottled water, sippy cups, or beverage cups with lids into the exhibits areas.

Safety Protocols

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Face masks covering the nose and mouth are strongly recommended for guests age 2 or older, unless seated in the dining area. Masks are required for staff and volunteers.

 

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Hand sanitizer stations are placed at all infant areas and other locations throughout the Museum.
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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%.

Location

2100 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 832-6600

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Hours

Open today from 9:30 am-5:00 pm

Open tomorrow from 9:30 am-5:00 pm

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Admission

General Admission 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 and save $2 per ticket.

 

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

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

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The Museum will close early at 1 PM on Sunday, May 29 for our Everyone at Play event for families with special needs.