Events

May 3: Touch a Truck Family Festival

Climb and discover 40+ super-sized vehicles, music, train rides, food trucks and more!

  10:30 AM – 2 PM

Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) — 2300 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026

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Past Highlights

Superhero Sunday

A super-powered day full of action, creativity, and special guests.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 – Superhero Sunday at Kohl Children’s Museum
Sunday, April 19, 2026 – Superhero Sunday at Kohl Children’s Museum

 

Mini Moments of Play

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On February 27, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile stopped by the Musem for a BUN-derful time.
Our Education team, Art Studio staff, volunteers, and guests used all hands on deck to create this mural for our special exhibit, Argentina’s Niños.
We love supporting the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana during cookie-selling season.

 

MEOWseum Discovery Days

Gabby and her friends from DreamWork’s Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse stopped by for a paw-some meet-and-greet.

October 18-19, 2025 -MEOWseum Discovery Days at Kohl Children’s Museum
October 18-19, 2025 -MEOWseum Discovery Days at Kohl Children’s Museum

Annual

Fall Family Fest

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with an unbe-leaf-able afternoon of family fun and exploration.

 

Kohlights: A Holiday Lightacular

Chicagoland’s only interactive holiday lights display designed special for young children.

 

New Years Eve Bash

Ring in the noon year with family and friends at a Times Square-style confetti drop.

 

The Kohl Gala

A fundraiser benefitting the children and families who learn at Kohl Children’s Museum.

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Location

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

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Hours

Open today from 9:30 am-4:00 pm

Open tomorrow from 9:30 am-4:00 pm

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Admission

General Admission

  • Members: Free! Daily Appreciation Hours: 8:30 – 9:30 am
  • Infants (under 12 months): Free!
  • Children (1 – 16): $20
  • Adults (17 – 64): $20
  • Seniors (65+): $18
  • Military/Veterans: Buy one get one free!
  • Museums for All (SNAP/WIC cardholders with valid card): $5 per person up to 6 admissions

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