Our Picks

Du Page Children's Museum - Naperville, ILL

The DuPage Children’s Museum mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving in young children.  Through self-directed, open-ended experiences integration of the arts, science and math, and the child-adult learning partnership.

More...

Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration

Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration is an interactive, hands–on museum for children of all ages. The Museum has a Swedish focus; however, the story of Swedish immigration parallels that of many other groups who left the old world behind and forged new lives in America.
Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration, located in the Swedish American Museum Center, offers children the chance to experience immigration firsthand. They will engage in a myriad of historical tasks in a century–old Swedish farmhouse, or stuga, replicated in authentic detail. Here they can milk a cow,  or set a table for dinner.

 


Bronzeville Children's Museum

Even though there are more than 100 children's museums in the country, it is the only one dedicated to the story of blacks and their journey from Africa to America.
"The Bronzeville Children's Museum is the first and only African American Children's Museum in the country with the focus of educating all children on the contributions of African Americans and the Culture of African Americans," said Peggy Montes, founder of Bronzeville Children's Museum.

Burpee Museum of Natural History - Rockford, ILL

This is a small but interesting museum along the Riverfront in Rockford. One must see Jane, the young T-Rex, as well as other Natural History exhibits.


Chicago Children's Museum

The Chicago Children's Museum is a day-long adventure for children and adults alike.
One of Chicago’s top five most popular museums, each of its interactive exhibits grows the minds of children from toddler through 12 years old.

 


Du Page Children's Museum - Naperville, ILL

The DuPage Children’s Museum mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving in young children.  Through self-directed, open-ended experiences integration of the arts, science and math, and the child-adult learning partnership.


Fair Oaks Farms - Fair Oaks, IN

Fair Oaks Farms is a real place, a family owned, heartland dairy located in Northwest Indiana just outside of Chicago. In fact, they are one of the largest dairies in the country. Here they combine the time-honored traditions of caring for the land, their cows and the many talented and committed people, with there world-class innovations, enabling them to craft the most pure, nutritious and delicious dairy products you’ve ever tasted.


Kids on the Fly, Chicago Children's Museum at O'Hare

Are you a parent traveling with children who wants to take a break from the hectic mess of airport travel? If so, head over to the departure level of Terminal 2, where you will find an assortment of interactive exhibits that will wear the little ones out in no time. There is an assortment of displays, including a two-story purple cargo airplane, complete with movable foam rubber cargo. Parents can rest on park benches.

Kohl Children's Museum

In recognition for its outstanding exhibits and impact on Chicago land families, Kohl Children’s Museum was recently named one of the country’s Ten Best Children’s Museums by Parents Magazine. The Museum was ranked sixth out of more than 300 children’s museums nationwide and was the only Chicago area museum recognized.


Orpheum Children's Science Museum - Champaign, IL

The Orpheum Children's Science Museum is a children's science museum located in an old Orpheum Theater in Downtown Champaign. The Museum covers all of the entrance to the theater, and some adjoining space outside. There are plans to turn the stage and theater part into exhibits soon. The Orpheum has many exhibits, ranging from a simple machines castle to a musical instrument made of pvc tubing.


SciTech Hands On Museum - Aurora, IL

Come to SciTech, where science is an adventure! Play with our engaging exhibits while you explore our spacious and colorful museum. At SciTech we give our visitors an opportunity to explore science in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. More than 200 hands-on exhibits and daily science shows will intrigue and excite you and your family.


Super Museum - Metropolis, IL

The mission of the Super Museum is to preserve and showcase an array of Superman collectables and information for the education and enjoyment of visitors and fans of the Man of Steel.