Trailside Museum of Natural History
Tourist attraction
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM
About
Family-friendy nature venue & gardens. Victorian mansion, gardens & trails featuring native animals, educational exhibits & guided hikes.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at Trailside Museum of Natural History:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
- 📞Phone(708) 366-6530
- 🕒HoursMonday:9 AM–5 PMTuesday:9 AM–5 PMWednesday:9 AM–5 PMThursday:9 AM–5 PMFriday:ClosedSaturday:9 AM–5 PMSunday:9 AM–5 PM
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Cafe: Has cafe
- Offers tours: Offers tours
- Restroom: Has restroom
- Restaurant: No restaurant
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot: Free parking lot
- Free street parking: Free street parking
- On-site parking: On-site parking
Nearby
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