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Have you ever wished you could see what happens at the museum after dark? This is your chance to find out! We'll be joining people across the country as we turn off the lights and electronic entertainment for Earth Hour. Visit us for a special flashlight tour and learn how people of the past had...
Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...
Discover how sap becomes syrup as you try tapping with tools from the 1890s, check the collection buckets, watch sap thicken over the fire, and try a taste of real maple syrup. All ages. The program is free, but there’s a suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the...
Come build with our Big Blue Blocks!
What was life like for a French fur trader in the 1700s? How much knowledge did these early explorers need to survive their journey in search of furs? Students learn about the challenges, risks and rewards of being a French fur trader and demonstrate the skills necessary for success. This is an opportunity for homeschooled...
Facts and figures, food and fun! Yes, it’s pizza party time. Ages 6-11. Ticketed program.
Children will learn about the 5 vertebrate families: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and what makes each special. Animal ambassadors representing each group will be present. Open to Grades 1-5 with caregiver – Registration is required.
Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. Please register for each month separately. For grades 2-5. Wobbly Robots: Learn how robotics make our lives easier and assemble a simple robot to take home.
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