Du Page Children's Museum - Naperville, ILL
Specialty: Children's Museum
Features: Hands-on exhibits for children focusing on math, science and the arts
Neighborhood: Naperville
Target audience: 6 months to 10 years of age
Signature exhibits: Wheel Works of Art, Build It, Waterways, Math Connections
Hours: Monday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday Noon to 5:00 pm
Admission: $7.50 adults, $6.50 - 60 and older
General Info
Louise Beem and Dorothy Carpenter, two early childhood educators from Hinsdale, founded the DuPage Children's Museum (DCM) in 1987. Their purpose was to provide open ended, interactive learning experiences for young children focusing on math, science and art and where they intersect.