Powerfully Playful!

Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago offers 17 interactive, hands-on exhibits for children ages birth to 8.

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May 3: Touch a Truck Family Festival

Climb and discover 40+ super-sized vehicles, music, train rides, food trucks and more — General Admission tickets now on sale!

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Celebrate Play!

Whether it’s a holiday, birthday party, or fundraising event, the Museum is always hosting celebrations of play. 

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Regular Hours

Monday
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday - Saturday
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday
9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Members Only Hours

Monday - Sunday
8:30 am – 9:30 am

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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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Special Hours & Amenities

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Special Exhibit
¡Bienvenido! Explore Argentina through the eyes of its niños January through May 2026.
Music & Performances
Celebrate Arab Heritage Month with two interactive performances on April 12.
Outreach Programs
We invite families of children with special needs to a free afternoon play session on May 31.

Today at the Museum

Argentina's Niños
Families will feel like they have traveled to Argentina as they explore Argentina's Niños!
Art Adventures
Guided art activities that children and their caregivers can create together, take with them, and replicate at home.
Story Time AM
Walk into the pages of a different book every month with our interactive storytelling led by Museum professionals.

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Location

2100 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026

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Less money, more play!

Save $2 per General Admission ticket through Advance Admission.

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