Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids
Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in Gary.
The Art Institute of Chicago
Renowned art museum with global works. Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Kohl Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits for young children. Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8.
2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026, United States
Graue Mill & Museum
Historic Underground Railroad gristmill. Historic Salt Creek waterwheel gristmill & Underground Railroad stop with tours & a shop.
3800 York Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
The Museum Campus
Lakefront park with famed institutions. 57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Medieval Torture Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
177 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601
Field Museum
State-of-the-art science museum. State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
DuPage Children's Museum
Hands-on play & learning exhibits. Play & education center for young children, with many fun & experimental activities, plus a cafe.
301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
Billy Graham Museum
Evangelical history & ministry museum. Museum dedicated to American evangelical history, particularly the ministry of Billy Graham.
500 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
Wonder Works Children's Museum
Play space & concerts for young kids. 6,400 sq. ft. of play areas & interactive exhibits plus concerts tailored to kids 1 through 6.
6445 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Environment-focused kid-friendly museum. Environmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits.
2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
The Morton Arboretum
Sprawling garden & nature preserve. Diverse 1,700-acre nature preserve with a maze garden & tram plus picnicking, hiking & biking.
4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532, United States
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Exhibits covering art, culture & history. Museum housing exhibits & artifacts that highlight African-American history, culture & art.
740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Interactive educational museum. Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Sloomoo Institute - Chicago
Visit this great place for kids and families!
820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610
Chicago Children's Museum
Hands-on experiences for children. Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of interactive exhibits, including many for young kids.
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Adler Planetarium
Museum with high-tech exhibits & shows. Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus.
1300 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Shedd Aquarium
Aquatic creatures from around the world. State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center
Go-karts, arcade games & casual grub. Busy entertainment center offers go-karts, laser tag, arcade games, animatronic shows & casual grub.
1103 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Interactive indoor education & play. Hands-on play & learning for kids through various interactive rooms, exhibits & performances.
5100 Museum Dr, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Chicago Sports Museum
Team memorabilia & interactive exhibits. Interactive exhibits, artifacts & memorabilia help tell the story of the city's rich sports history.
835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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