Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoy milk and cookies followed by open play. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Get a glimpse of what it’s like to go on a Paleontological dig and see authentic dinosaur fossils from species like Triceratops and T-Rex. Come 15 minutes early to meet “Ranger” in the parking lot! Stay late to explore the fossils.
Mr. and Mrs. Fox live a happy home life underground with their eccentric son Ash. Mr. Fox works as a journalist, but against the advice of Badger, his attorney, he moves his family into a larger and finer home inside a tree on a hill. The treehouse has an excellent view of the nearby farms...
Spark your child’s imagination with stories, songs and other fun activities. After storytime, learn more about our village as you browse through the exhibits. (Ages 2–6 with an adult)
Ages birth-24 months with a caregiver. Drop in when you can and stay as long as you want for unstructured playtime. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones explore.
We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person. For information on...
Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Acompáñanos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés.
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