April 26 - August 31

Science + You

Opens Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 AM

Enter a child-sized laboratory to explore how scientists impact your health and wellness. Explore machines, processes, and technology that demonstrates the role science plays to keep your body healthy.

Young children become scientists as they learn about human health and nutrition, scientific tools and scientists through problem solving, investigation and experimentation. The immersive, open-ended exhibits provide children with opportunities to play, explore, discover and experiment.

Science + You is sponsored by an Anonymous Friend.

Things to do:

Access to Laboratory

Young visitors prepare themselves for the work they will be doing as scientists.

Antibodies & Germs

This activity mimics what antibodies do in the body - eliminate germs that could make us sick.

Balanced Lifestyle

Science shows us that people need a balanced lifestyle.

Demonstration Area

Scientists learn through experimentation.

Glove Box

Scientists use glove boxes to contain substances and protect themselves.

Machines that Mix

Scientists use machines to mix substances.

Machines that Separate

Scientists use machines to separate substances.

Microscopes

Scientists use microscopes to magnify objects for observation and evaluation.

Science Reflections

People communicate through pictures and words.

Test Kitchen

People need balanced nutrition to stay healthy.

Test Tube Peg Board

Scientists look for patterns to solve problems.

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 (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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The Habitat Park outdoor exhibit will be CLOSED Mon – Wed, May 19 – 21 for maintenance work.