Special Hours

The Museum is now open for general admission 7 days a week:

  • Tuesday – Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4 PM
  • Sunday & Monday: 9:30 AM – 1 PM

Please note our upcoming adjusted public hours:

  • Mon, Nov 24: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM for Thanksgiving Week
  • Thu, Nov 27: Museum CLOSED for Thanksgiving
  • Fri, Nov 28 & Sat, Nov 29: Museum Closes EARLY at 3:30 PM for Kohlights
  • Sun, Nov 30: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Fri, Dec 5 & Sat, Dec 6: Museum Closes EARLY at 3:30 PM for Kohlights
  • Fri, Dec 12 & Sat, Dec 13: Museum Closes EARLY at 3:30 PM for Kohlights
  • Fri, Dec 19 & Sat, Dec 20: Museum Closes EARLY at 3:30 PM for Kohlights
  • Mon, Dec 22: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Wed, Dec 24 & Thur, Dec 25: Museum CLOSED for the Christmas Holiday
  • Mon, Dec 28: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Mon, Dec 29: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Thu, Jan 1: Museum CLOSED for New Year’s Day
  • Sun, Jan 4: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Mon, Jan 5: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Mon, Jan 19: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Sun, Feb 15: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Mon, Feb 16: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Mon, Mar 23: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Sun, Mar 29: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM
  • Mon, Mar 30: Museum Open EXTENDED HOURS until 4 PM

Member Appreciation Hours

Members receive early admission daily at 8:30 AM on dates the Museum is open, as well as the following member appreciation after-hours times:

  • Fri, Oct 24 from 4 – 7 PM
  • Sun, Nov 23 from 1 – 4 PM
  • Sun, Dec 21 from 1 – 3:30 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.


Best Times to Visit

  • We do not accept groups or field trips on Mondays.
  • Afternoons are always slower than mornings.
  • Weekdays are usually slower than weekends.
  • Sunny, pleasant days are much slower than rainy days (plus, they’re great to visit Habitat Park!) This is especially true on weekends.
  • Member Appreciation hours from 8:30 – 9:30 AM daily are the best times to visit.

Mon, Oct 13 – Fri, Oct 17

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

  • Children (1 – 16): $20
  • Adults (17 – 64): $20
  • Seniors (65+): $18
  • Infants (Under 12 months): Free
  • Members: Free
  • Military/Veteran: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
  • Museums for All Program (SNAP/WIC cardholders with valid card): $5/person up to 6 admissions

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

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

 

Members-Only Hours: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Daily
The Museum is closed for general admission on these holidays:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve

Please check our list of dates with adjusted hours.


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