Permanent Exhibits

Our 17 engaging permanent exhibits inspire and respond to your child’s own creativity and imagination. With every visit you and your child can explore and discover something new.

Adventures in Art

Encourages children to explore their artistic creativity through self-guided programs.

What makes you you? Find out what makes every visitor special and unique.

Take on the role of a doctor or nurse and care for babies in this child-sized nursery.

City on the Move

Count, touch, manipulate, experiment, and explore: that’s what science is all about! Take a journey

Cooperation Station

Many little hands can make big things happen!

Get in touch with nature in our two-acre, outdoor exhibit.

Roll up your sleeves and help construct a beautiful new house, both inside and out.

Nature Explorers

Explore plants and animals up close in the Backyard and the Fantasy Forest!

Explore our pet vet office and learn a new respect for creatures great and small.

At our Play Café, children get to try their hand at working the lunch hour and making pretend meals.

Powered by Nature

Here children explore the concepts behind renewable energy using the wind and sun.

Pre-Entry Experiences

Enjoy our Entryway Gardens before, after, or while taking a break during your visit

Ravinia Festival Music Makers

Discover how sounds make music, and how music makes you feel in this melodious exhibit.

Sheridan’s Books and Crannies

Discover the magic of reading at this play bookstore!

SpotHero Car Garage

Check into the SpotHero Car Garage exhibit to take a trip through the wonderful world of automobiles

Meet Kohl Children’s Museum’s newest permanent residents, a group of Southern Painted turtles!

Here, children can explore scientific properties, everyday functions, and imaginative uses of water!

Whole Foods Market

Be a stocker, baker, cashier, or shopper in this simulated environment.