Bronzeville Children's Museum
- Neighborhood: Beverly/Mt Greenwood
- 9500 S. Western Ave.
- Evergreen Park, IL 60805
- 708-636-9504
The Bronzeville Children's Museum, the only African-American children's museum in the country, is named for the area between 26th and 51st and Wentworth and Cottage Grove, where African-Americans first settled in Chicago. Originally from the South, the black settlers created a booming retail and residential center known as Bronzeville. Located on the lower level of Evergreen Plaza, the 1,275-square-foot museum celebrates famous African-Americans with interactive exhibits that involve kid-pleasing magnetic maps, movies, craft tables, video games and toys. A single exhibit runs at a time; subjects have included George Washington Carver, aviation and the Old West. Group tours, which last between 45 minutes and an hour, can be scheduled by appointment.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 96th and Western.
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 95W-West 95th, 49A-South Western. Pace Bus: 349, 381
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays.
- Museum Type:
- Children's and Ethnic
- Admission Price:
- Free admission for kids under 3.
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. Small gift shop sells T-shirts, key chains, pencils and cups.
