12/31: New Year’s Eve Bash

We’re transforming an entire wing of the Museum into a giant Times Square style party with the biggest confetti drop you’ve ever seen!

THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT.

Timing

Two sessions available on Tuesday, December 31:

  • 8:30 – 11 AM
  • 12:30 – 3 PM

Activities

  • Children’s concert with 2023 Best Children’s Album Grammy nominees Wendy and DB (morning only)
  • DJ and dance party (afternoon only)
  • Juggling shows
  • Party hat making and horns
  • Family photos printed while you wait, and photo frame decorating
  • BEST OF ALL: At “midnight”, gather in and take part in a Times Square-style confetti drop to close each of the two sessions!

Pricing

The following prices include access to all activities and indoor exhibits.

 

Adults and Children

Members:

$26

Non-members: $36

Infants (< 12 months):

Members:

FREE

Non-members: Free

 

Tickets SOLD OUT!

 

Tickets required for both adults and children for entry. Infants under 12 months of age are free and do not require tickets. Due to the popularity of this event, all ticket purchases are non-refundable. Member discounts not applicable for corporate or reciprocal members. The Museum currently does not require face masks for guests. Please respect other guests’ choices.

See some highlights from previous years:
Video highlights include the Amazing Jason juggler, A-Z DJ Entertainment, the morning and afternoon confetti drops, and more.

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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

More Information

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 (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:
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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