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Techtastic Beginnings

Investigate different forms of technology to learn about how they work, and how technology helps us accomplish different tasks.

Please note: Techtastic Beginnings is limited to a maximum group size of 24 students at a time (48 students total per day). For questions, please contact our reservations team at (847) 832-6899.

  • Understand that humans control technology and technology can be used to solve problems.
  • Identify coding and practice giving basic commands to a computer.
  • Move a robot from one place to another by programming BlueBots.
  • Use technology to create music and art with SpecDrums and Scribble Bots.

Interested in this field trip? Consider supplementing with a visit to the Dover Tech Play Lab.

Take It with You

Use the following activities to bring the education concepts from this exhibit into your home or classroom:

Appropriate for Grades: PK, K, 1, 2, 3

Meets Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards: 11, 13, 30, 32

Meets Next Generation Science Standards: K-2-ETS1, 1-PS4-2

Focus: Math, Science

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Glenview, IL 60026
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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.

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Members-Only Hours: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Daily
The Museum is closed for general admission on these holidays:
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