Kohl Children's Museum
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from The Kohl Children's Museum raises "let's pretend" to an art form. More than a dozen attractive, detailed, hands-on exhibits in a roomy yet intimate space give youngsters all sorts of ways to use their imaginations. The Hands-On House features a child-sized house where children can rearrange walls, tile the roof and plant a soft-sculpture garden with the help of a system of buckets and pulleys to move rocks and supplies. Kids can shop or play cashier in the fully stocked supermarket complete with shopping carts, care for stuffed animals in the Pet Vet, or create their own symphonies in the Music Makers area. Habitat park, a two-acre, outdoor exhibit, showcases landscaped gardens, winding paths, interactive sculptures and indigenous plant and animal life. Other exhibits let youngsters play with water, build with Duplo blocks and learn about other cultures.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Lake and Green Bay
- Parking:
- Free Lot. Free lot
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by Pace regional bus (423); Metra regional train (North Glenview) nearby.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
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9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday; 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday
From June 1-Sept 1, the Museum is open Mondays from 9:30 to 5 p.m. Members enjoy special hours Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
- Museum Type:
- Children's
- Admission Price:
- $7.50; $6.50 for seniors
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. Cafe and snack bar
- Specialties:
- Daily art, cultural and science activities that complement the exhibits, as well as family fun workshops; evening gatherings for single parents and their children; summer camps.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Checks Accepted, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
