Wonder Heroes

What if the greatest superheroes aren’t found in comic books, but right in your own community?

During the Wonder Heroes learning theme, children will get an up-close look at community superheroes in action through special visits from local police officers, firefighters, and medical professionals who will share the tools, training, and bravery that make them heroes in our neighborhoods.

Children will have a chance to explore their superhero powers throughout the museum with many superhero costumes to play with as they tackle an epic ninja obstacle course that tests their strength, speed, and determination. The museum will also feature activities dedicated to the difficult skills toddlers conquer including tying their shoes, putting on their own coats, and velcro closures.

Through imaginative play, exciting guest encounters, and hands-on discovery, preschoolers will come to understand that heroes come in all shapes, sizes, and uniforms — and that helping others is the greatest superpower of all. Wonder Heroes will teach every child that the cape has always been theirs to wear!

Wonder Heroes Special Guests Schedule (please keep checking for updates):

• Thursday, May 7 at 11am – Dr. Arce Dentist from Oak Park Super Teeth

• Thursday, May 7 at 2pm – Fire Chief David Bochenek from River Forest Fire Department

• Monday, May 11 at 11am – Dr. Andrea Kuehn – River Forest Animal Hospital

• Monday, May 11 at 2pm – Helen Lee – Loyola University Hospital Physician

• Friday, May 15 at 11am – Diana Chicos, Advocate Health Physician

• Friday, May 15 at 12:30pm – Dr. Novick from Novick Orthodontics

• Saturday, May 16 – Joe Abboreno, Mural Artist