4.5Discovery Center Museum(341 reviews) - Great Children’s Discovery Museum Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Children's Museums
Discovery Center is a children's science museum with more than 300 hands-on exhibits relating to the human body, simple machines, agriculture, sports, color and light, air and flight and communication. In addition, Discovery Center has an outdoor park complete with a dinosaur dig pit, sandbox, swings, slides, echo tubes, climbing structure, water play area, Secret Garden and more. The museum has garnered local, state and national recognition as one of the top children's museums in the country.See more..
4.5DuPage Children's Museum(229 reviews) - Awesome for children of all ages! Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Children's Museums
This museum is simply awesome. It has activities, play rooms, and events for infants, toddlers, and kids. My toddler especially LOVED the SplashZone (bring a change of clothes like they suggest, seriously!) and the Young Explorers areas (for children under two). But she enjoyed the whole museum and would have kept us there for many more hours if her naptime hadn't intervened. We will definitely be going back; we converted our admission into a family membership before we left the building. And even though it's geared at kids, we had a blast too! The cafe was delicious, healthy, and reasonably priced AND offered food our toddler actually ate. The family bathrooms are really well designed and, for nursing moms, there's also a comfy, private nursing room! This is a wonderful community resource.See more..
4.5Kohl Children's Museum(205 reviews) - Lots of hands on play Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Children's Museums
A bright and friendly place for children of all ages, featuring a life-sized train car and a water room.See more..
4.5Children's Discovery Museum(149 reviews) - Good little spot Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Children's Museums
Located in the heart of beautiful Uptown Normal, Illinois, the mission of the Children’s Discovery Museum is to inspire the love of learning through the power of play. Find three floors of hands-on exhibits, classes, and programs that actively engage both child and adult visitors in experiences that stimulate imagination, curiosity, and wonder. The Children’s Discovery Museum values a safe, fun, inclusive and engaging environment. Find a variety of learning experiences that address many styles and abilities. The CDM staff works with a flexibility of thought and adaptability of behaviors to better meet individual needs. A powerful play experience and a passionate staff assists in the development of the whole child who is surrounded by healthy relationships, healthy families, and a healthy community. Admission includes full-day in/out access. Accessible parking is available in a safe, clean parking deck next door. Free surface lots and street parking are available with time limits.See more..
4.5Discovery Depot Children's Museum(41 reviews) - A real gem! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Children's Museums
Children's Museum with 2 floors of interactive exhibits, science classroom and an art studio. We "Inspire wonder and excitement for learning"! Programs offered weekly and monthly. Fence enclosed playground. Free Wi-fi and concessions available.See more..
4.5KidsWork Children's Museum(29 reviews) - Perfect Place for the Little Ones Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Children's Museums
I gave a private birthday here for my 4 yr old. The museum was very clean and the children enjoyed themselves very much. Although small, there's 2 floors of things to do, a nice sized party room with fridge and microwave and the staff was extremely nice. The children didn't want to leave. I definitely recommend this place for 9 and under.See more..
Creative and imaginative play are vital to a healthy child and Wonder Works Children’s Museum provides countless opportunities for both, giving children a safe space to explore. Wonder Works is committed to providing an environment where early learning flourishes through our seven thoughtfully designed “experience zones” and educational programming. Check website for special events offered throughout the year. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Saturday and noon -5 p.m. Sunday. Tuesdays for large field trips only. Three levels of memberships give unlimited experiences all year.See more..
There were so many interactive areas for kids of all ages. There were things outside as well but it was too cold for us to enjoy this visit.See more..
5.0Heath Candy Bar Museum(11 reviews) - Heath Candy Bar Birthplace Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
Crawford County is where the Heath Candy Bar was created. The Heath Family was instrumental in a lot of developments in the area. The air in Robinson still smells like candy several days out of the month because of the large Hershey Plant in town. The Heath Museum on the square has many historical pieces and a place to purchase candy, as well as fountain drinks.See more..
3.0Elgin Public Museum(2 reviews) - Two Heads are Better Than One in Majestic Lords Park Natural History Museum Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums This neoclassical gem is the oldest natural history museum in Illinois that is still housed in its original building. Parts of the collection reflect the late Victorian era safari animal mounts of the museum's donor G.P. Lord, Audubon collection of birds and bird eggs. LaSalle Expedition collection here. Interactive exhibits on ecology; traveling exhibits from Smithsonian. Several temporary exhibits throughout each year on world cultures. Museum has a great annual Day of the Dead remembrance, Native American Cultural Days, Bubblefest, and more. Great family Science Nights. Nearby Bison enclosure and Zoo. This is a fun, funky and informative museum.See more..
5.0SRE Playland(1 review) - Great for kids! Spent 2-3 hours Children's Museums We stayed in the Starved Rock State Park area (IL) for a few days and needed something to do the afternoon we arrived for my toddler to burn of energy after the long car ride. This was perfect! It is not a massive place, so there was no concern of her getting lost and her (or me!) freaking out, and it had a little of everything; sand, slide, kitchen, cars, foam pit, chalk walls etc. In addition, the person staffing (Lexi) was so sweet and accommodating! They also have a small room for eating, so are able to hold birthday parties. In addition, on the same premises is an escape room - what a win!See more..
