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STEAM Explorers

Our mobile STEAM cart provides hands-on experiences and activities designed to spark curiosity and experimentation.

STEAM Explorers activities take place from 1:30 – 2:30 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as well as from 9 – 9:30 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during members-only hours. See calendar below.

October 31 - November 2, November 7 - November 9, November 14 - November 16, November 21 - November 23, November 28 - November 30, December 2: Leaf Art

Create unique artwork using crayons and leaves!

December 5 - December 7, December 9, December 12 - December 14, December 16, December 19 - December 21, December 23, December 26 - December 28, December 30: Specdrums

Use rings with special scanners to play music when you touch different colors!

January 2, January 4, January 6, January 9, January 11, January 13, January 16, January 18, January 20, January 23, January 25, January 27, January 30, February 1, February 3: Shape Discovery

Explore with different shapes and pattern blocks!

February 6, February 8, February 10, February 13, February 15, February 17, February 20, February 22, February 24, February 27, February 29, March 2: Soapy Science

Learn about germs and the importance of washing your hands!

March 5, March 7, March 9, March 12, March 14, March 16, March 19, March 21, March 23, March 26, March 28, March 30: Waxy Business

Create and reveal a hidden picture using wax and watercolor!

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

  • Children (1 – 16): $19
  • Adults (17 – 64): $19
  • Seniors (65+): $18
  • Infants (Under 12 months): Free
  • Members: Free
  • Military: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
  • Museums for All Program (EBT/WIC cardholders): $3/person (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.

 

Members-Only Hours: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Daily
The Museum is closed for general admission on these holidays in 2023 and 2024:
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 irregular hours.

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ADJUSTED HOURS: The Museum will be open ADJUSTED HOURS from 9:30AM (8:30 for members) – 4PM Friday and Saturday, Dec 1 & 2. We will be CLOSED on Sunday, Dec 3. Click here to view our full adjusted holiday hours list.