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Theater Games

It’s time to let your inner actor out with Theater Games. Through a variety of creative dramatic exercises, we will explore gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, listening and speaking skills, following directions, and building confidence. Theater games takes place Sundays at 10 AM and Thursdays at 1 PM.

November 6, November 13, November 9:

The Backwards Room

We’ve made a startling discovery here at the Museum: a room where everything happens BACKWARDS! Eat a sandwich: BACKWARDS! Act out everyday activities from finish to start.


November 16, November 20, November 23, November 27:

Sad Pirate

What does a pirate look like when it’s sad? What does a tree do when it’s happy? We explore our emotions as different characters, animals, and objects.


December 4, December 7, December 11, December 14:

Marching Madness

Left! Left! Left, right, left! Let us march to the sound of our own drum. Come along with Theater Games as we march like a school band and pirates, and even ants!


December 18, December 21, December 28:

Winter Wonderland

What’s better than playing outside in the snow? Pretending to play outside in the snow so you stay warm. A full day of imaginary sledding, snowballs, and hot cocoa awaits us.


January 4, January 8, January 11, January 15:

Party, Party!

Celebrate the new year with a fancy party. Then with a pizza party. Then as a party for cats (no dogs allowed). We’ll party til the cows come home (and then party as the cows coming home) using our imaginations.


January 18, January 22, January 25, January 29:

Statues 'R' Us

Statues come in all shapes and sizes. There are even some that look like us. Become artists and carve your friends into silly positions for fun and ART!


February 1, February 5, February 8, February 12:

The Backwards Room

We’ve made a startling discovery here at the Museum: a room where everything happens BACKWARDS! Act out every day activities from finish to start.


February 15, February 19, February 22, February 26:

Life of a Snowflake

Have you ever twirled in a cloud? Or fallen from the sky? Or been mushed into a snowball? Join us as we live out the lives of tiny bits of snow.


March 1, March 5, March 8, March 12:

Invisible Catch

Can you catch a giant ball that weighs a million pounds? What about a baseball that’s suuuuuper hot? Or a mouse? Come have fun throwing and catching all sorts of imaginary objects.


March 15, March 19, March 22, March 26:

Once Upon A Time

Oh no! We totally forgot the story we were going to tell you. Can you help us create and draw a new one?


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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.

Save $2 per ticket with an advanced general admission reservation!

 

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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