Chicago Children's Museum

Category: Children's museum in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Phone: +13125271000

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–2PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10AM–2PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Emaa

Sep 30, 2022

For your horrible policy

Marijke Bakker

Sep 27, 2022

Little guy had lots of fun! Highly recommend for little kids

Rebecca Stejakoski

Sep 23, 2022

Awesome place for my 3 year old and 6 year old. Could've stayed all day long.

Jasmine Tsukada (Kayo Uno)

Sep 17, 2022

Too early for crawling babies (under 1). She can play only infant area but adults have to pay $19. Maybe we will come back when she is enough old.

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Questions & Answers

Can you re-enter the museum if you leave?

William Harrison | Oct 1, 2018
Roni MacAndrew | Oct 1, 2018

Yes you can

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How much is it

Terrell Magee | Oct 1, 2018
Delly Rowland | Oct 1, 2019

$14.95 1 yr old and up. Senoirs, and ffirst responders get a small discount

Are Thursday free nights crazy busy??

Y P | Oct 1, 2018
Adesina Dean | Oct 1, 2018

Normally no but the kids are still out on Xmas break so it maybe pretty busy.

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Is the museum open on Memorial Day?

Previous Advertisement | Oct 1, 2019
Felipe C. Fennell | Apr 3, 2022

Yes it is.

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Does it cost to get in and what are the price?

THOMAS RAMSEY | Oct 1, 2019
Joe Proietto | Oct 1, 2019

Yes

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Are they still accepting the link for discounts?

Pablo Angeles | Oct 1, 2019
Chicago Children's Museum | Oct 1, 2019

Yes, we are proud members of the Museums for All initiative. Any family that qualifies for state food assistance and is in possession of an EBT card (known as the Link card in Illinois) or WIC ID can simply present the card or ID to receive admission for up to six people for $3. There must be at least one adult and one child 15 years old or younger to qualify for the Museums for All admission rate.

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If my husband, my toddler and myself want to go we all have to pay? I figured just the kid would be charged since the adults are just there to watch the kids? If we all have to pay it would be $45? That's a lot!

Anna Moore | Oct 1, 2018
Annita Rivera | Oct 1, 2018

Yes. Everyone pays, personally I think it's worth it. You can go in and out as you please for the day. Or take advantage of their free family night on Thursday's evening from 5pm to 8pm

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Are the vaccination cards still required as of April 2022?

Dziumdzia Cmok | May 3, 2022
Debbie Pulsucki | May 3, 2022

Yes we were there a few weeks ago and we had to show them

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What is the most fun for older kids?

Karen Stanley | Oct 1, 2019
Andre Crowley | Oct 1, 2019

What ages and what are they into? But, maybe the stores or food court

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Can you use your link card

Vinnie Tesfaye | Oct 1, 2019
Xandria Mcphan | Oct 1, 2019

Hey can you use your link card

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Can you exit and re enter shedds ?

Joshua Playz | Oct 1, 2019
Jessica Templeton | Oct 1, 2019

These are 2 different places..

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Which age groups would be interested in the Children's museum?

dx1688 | Oct 1, 2019
rebecca bustamante | Oct 1, 2019

They have a toddler room for younger kids, crawling to 2yrs, I have a six year old and 8 year old who both enjoy it still. I'd say 13 might be too old, unless you're kid is imaginative and enjoys going to play spaces still.

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Is Thursday still a free night for kids

keziah pullin | Oct 1, 2018
Ailya Abidi | Oct 1, 2018

Yes, free for everyone from 5-8 p.m. every Thursday, and the first Sunday of every month for kids 15 and under. Always free to children under 1.

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is there tax& fees in addition to admission?

Sarah Yip | Oct 1, 2018
Sandy Smith | Oct 1, 2018

We went straight to the pier and just walked throughout the whole place. We only paid for parking and food.

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who founded this building and how much did it cost

Parker Hess | Oct 1, 2018
nitin singh | Oct 1, 2018

It was founded in 1982 by The junior league of Chicago

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If you have a membership to the louisville science center is admission free or 50% for Chicago's children's museum?

Jacquelyn Gibson | Oct 1, 2018
Bengt-Erik Hellgren | Oct 1, 2018

I don't think so

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Is it fourteen dollars to get in and all the activities or fourteen to get in + more moneyfor each activity

Casey Jellison | Oct 1, 2018
Jasmin Hamulic | Oct 1, 2018

Total but parking is $25

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What events do u have for children

Lutrice Boyd | Oct 1, 2018
GUILHERME J H M | Oct 1, 2018

You and your family.

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Are vaccines proof still required?

Lisette Bernardino | Aug 31, 2022
Jaclyn Jennetten (Jackie) | Aug 31, 2022

No, sadly it should be as masks aren't required. Every single room was filled with unmasked adults and kids, quite a few were coughing. I saw a toddler seriously sick. Coughing fits, hard time breathing. I'd at least wear a well fitted mask. Who knows how many kids could have gotten sick. I visited 8/1/22. I left immediately after I saw how sick this kid was. I saw dad go into an elevator up to the third floor! Unbelievable. PARENTS KEEP YOUR SICK KIDS HOME

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Are masks still required as of June 2022?

A. M. | Jul 2, 2022
Jim Thomas | Jul 2, 2022

Only for employees. Masks optional for visitors.

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I bought ticket for 10am but supposed to buy 2pm, can I still get in? Ticket says only valid after 2 hour window. There is no option to talk to rep thru their phone#.

Stephen J | Jun 2, 2022
James O'Shea | Jun 2, 2022

You should be fine. They don't have designated times anymore.

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Can I get tickets in front desk?

S B | Apr 3, 2022
Shawnie Emem | Apr 3, 2022

Yes

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I have a membership (climb) at kidswork kids museum in frankfort, does that mean i receive half off at the chicago kids museum because they are both part of the ACM reciprocal list? Thank you!

Nykole Copley | Sep 30, 2020
Kristin | Sep 30, 2020

You need to look up the reciprocity list/ACM member list and see if they are both listed as participating and if it's free or half price. They also don't usually match the number of people on your membership (minimum like 1 or 2 adults even if your membership is for more). Also, don't forget navy Pier parking is like $30+

Can my dog enter the museum?

Diana Lesmes | Sep 30, 2020
AJ Laarman | Sep 30, 2020

Not unless it's a working dog for your assistance.

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what discounts do you have for military families

Margie Warner | Oct 1, 2019
Mark Emmons | Oct 1, 2019

Adult fare is 13.95, $1 discount for seniors, additional discount for teachers, first responders and military available at ticket counter only.

What is the admission rate for low income families. Like those who gets EBT?

lobana aslam | Oct 1, 2019
Zina Ibrahim | Oct 1, 2019

They charge you one dollar for each person , and discount parking

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Is the museum free for children and adults ?

Milena Michels | Oct 1, 2019
L JS | Oct 1, 2019

No the children museum is not free but check with your local library they may have passes available

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Do cps employees get discount

Latoya Peterson | Oct 1, 2019
Zina Ibrahim | Oct 1, 2019

You can check their website

Can you change the price? Please THX!!!!!!!

Swietoslawa Ruszkowska-Sroka | Oct 1, 2019
tom olson | Oct 1, 2019

If you have a Chicago Public Library card you can check out free passes.

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Is military dependents free as well

Jacinta Rodriguez | Oct 1, 2019
Sudhakar Shetty | Oct 1, 2019

I have no idea sir

Would an 11 year old like it?

Carla H | Oct 1, 2019
karime silva | Oct 1, 2019

If he likes to build buildings or do some science, he might. If you want just to try it out Thursdays are cheaper and they have extended hours

Do you have to pay for a 5 month baby?

Malyna Santiago | Oct 1, 2019
Monica Bly | Oct 1, 2019

No!!

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Is it free to get in on Saturdays?

Jamiles Ruiz | Oct 1, 2019
Max Mikles | Oct 1, 2019

No. It's not even free 10 min before closing. Full price.

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Is it free for lurie childrens hospital employees

jai just | Oct 1, 2019
Dave Gottschalk | Oct 1, 2019

It is free for educators, but I don't know about hospital employees.

For the first Sunday’s on the month is it free for all like adults and kids or just kids ??

Danisa Mondragon | Oct 1, 2019
Antonio Mendez | Oct 1, 2019

I do not know the truth is that they are only specific days that are free

Can u enter free with link card

Natasha Rockett | Oct 1, 2019
Abraham Ab | Oct 1, 2019

No

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I have a grandparents membership for cosi in Ohio and I have family in Chicago .Are they able to use my membership to get into the childrens museum ?

becki duffey | Oct 1, 2019
Litcy Kurisinkal | Oct 1, 2019

You need to check the list of museums that Cosi has given you to ensure a free or discounted admission

Do they do like birthday parties?

Cashey Ali | Oct 1, 2019
Silvia Karina | Oct 1, 2019

I don't think so

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Is it free to look around at ?

Deanna Isaac | Oct 1, 2019
Hannah vc | Oct 1, 2019

Navy Pier is, but not the children's museum.

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Are they still using the link for discounts?

Pablo Angeles | Oct 1, 2019
Britini Schultz | Oct 1, 2019

Yeah, they are listed on museumsforall.org. Link card gets up to 6 people at $3 each. Also Thursday 5-8 pm is free family nights.

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How much does admission cost? Do you have parking for children and adults and do you have to pay?

Juan González | Oct 1, 2019
Jaime Zubieta | Oct 1, 2019

For adults € 11; kids free Parking apart approx € 12

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Do you still stamp the parking ticket to give a discount for parking?

Maria salas | Oct 1, 2019
Jeremy B | Oct 1, 2019

Yes

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About how many hours does it take to tour the whole museum?

Anita Tovar | Oct 1, 2019
Annita Rivera | Oct 1, 2019

At least 4 hours. Depends, I let my kiddo explore everything. If you choose to do some classes then it a bit more time. My kiddo and I were there for 7 hours. We took a lunch break.

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If u have a year pass can u use it at any Children’s museum like the Oaklawn one?

nancy cruz | Oct 1, 2018
Megan Brown | Oct 1, 2018

Yes

Is their discount for people with SNAP?

nancy cruz | Oct 1, 2018
Eilene Cherry | Oct 1, 2019

What is snap

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Do they give discount for people with SNAP?

nancy cruz | Oct 1, 2018
Ashley Hewlett | Oct 1, 2018

Yes!

What is the cost.

Muaaz | Oct 1, 2018
Saleem Hue Penny | Oct 1, 2018

General admission is $14.95 however a TON of discount and free options exist (teachers, first responders, veterans, SNAP/WIC card holders, children w/disabilities...) Definitely check website.

How busy is the children's museum now?

marisela cortes | Oct 1, 2018
Aaron Latham | Oct 1, 2018

It's prob not bad now

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Today its free ,and l can take the ticket discount for parking?

eva varela | Oct 1, 2018
Juanita Merchan | Oct 1, 2018

When I went they only gave a $4 discount. So the parking was $26.

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How much does parking cost?

Luz Maria Garcés | Oct 1, 2018
Darlene Vaughn | Oct 1, 2018

Yes, but it's a little expensive

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ARE MILITARY SPOUSED AND CHILDREN FREE

Maricela Villegas | Oct 1, 2018
Matus Martin | Oct 1, 2018

I don't know but it's worth requesting

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Is it still free on Thursday after 5?

Deborah Morgan | Oct 1, 2018
Matus Martin | Oct 1, 2018

That's right, except when there are special events and you only enter with a pass

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What are some fun things you suggest kids could do at this museum?

just another asian | Oct 1, 2018
Darlene Vaughn | Oct 1, 2018

It's a lot for the kids to they will love it. They have a water area and my kids love that the most.

Is it free though

Alicia Lagunas | Oct 1, 2018
Darlene Vaughn | Oct 1, 2018

The first Sunday of every month and Thursday from 5-8 pm

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Excuse me they charge the entrances ho they are free

Lucina Barriga | Oct 1, 2018
Erika Hernandez | Oct 1, 2018

They charge 14.95 per person but Thursdays from 5 to 8 it is free

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How much is parking?

Janis Rush | Oct 1, 2018
魏什么 | Oct 1, 2018

I use apps booked parking lot near Navy Pier, it's about 12 to 15$

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How long is the walk through? Is there enough time to do multiple museums for the day

Treecity Cuz | Oct 1, 2018
Kareen Hamilton | Oct 1, 2018

It depends on the age of your children and how active you all are. I have a 4.5 year old, 6 yr old, and infant. We were done in about 2.5 hours even as slammed as it was. We also toured the Navy Pier, went on the Centennial Ferris Wheel, and walked around Chicago for more sight seeing. We went to Rainforest Cafe for lunch, which I don't recommend to anyone, and FireCakes for dessert!! The most fun and time consuming parts for them were the water zone/play area and the area where they got to invent something to try and make it move or fly their little finger monster. They loved it! As long as your kids can handle it, a second museum would be fine! Just get there super early, bring healthy snacks and water, and I suggest grabbing lunch before hittting the next one! Hopes this helps!

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Were is it located

Alex Atrakhimovich | Oct 1, 2018
Edward Owens III | Oct 1, 2018

In Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.

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Is there any place to eat in the museum???

Christi Conner | Oct 1, 2018
Adesina Dean | Oct 1, 2018

Yea you have many choices & kid friendly choices as well.

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Is Chicago's Children museum open on thanksgiving

Deborah Jackson | Oct 1, 2018
chris mac | Oct 1, 2018

Check their website and/or call them.

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What day is free admission?

R Glenn Gable | Oct 1, 2018
david bernal | Oct 1, 2018

There's free admission to the museum every Thursday and the first sunday of every month.

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is the museum open thanksgiving?

jan lukas | Oct 1, 2018
Sean Polenica | Oct 1, 2018

No

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Do adults pay at the children's museum

Shirley Phillips | Oct 1, 2018
Ghada Hassaan | Oct 1, 2018

Yes, but for teachers it's only 5 $ there is also a discount for veterans and firefighters. And if you have wic the admission is 3 $ for up to 6 people

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What are hours of business

Brenda Oneal | Oct 1, 2018
Ghada Hassaan | Oct 1, 2018

10-5 and on Thursday till 8 they have it for free from 5 - 8

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places to eat?

june davis | Oct 1, 2017
Carolina Lannes | Oct 1, 2018

Not a lot ay the museum itself. Just vending machines. But the museum is inside navy pier, and that has a lot of options. In and out privileges assure eating is not a problem.

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Is it easy to get to through traffic? What is parking like? How much is parking?

Haley Hegwald | Oct 1, 2017
Shelly Rudy | Oct 1, 2017

It's Chicago traffic, not horrible but definitely not great. Parking$28 & fairly easy in parking garage.

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Are there things for teenagers to do here?

A Google User | Oct 1, 2017
Brian Bolli | Oct 1, 2017

At the Children's Museum it's slim pickings for teenagers. If you trust them on their own however the museum is located at Navy Pier, which is basically a mall on a dock. If malls are not their thing there is also an IMAX theater, various other attractions and things to see all around being located in middle of downtown.

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