Chicago Children's Museum
Three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits at Navy Pier designed for kids ages 0-12. Highlights include WaterWays (water play with raincoats provided), Dinosaur Expedition fossil digs, a three-story climbing schooner, the Tinkering Lab for DIY making, a firefighter role-play station, and rotating special exhibits.
What Parents Say
“Three floors of fun - my four-year-old spent 45 minutes just at the water table. The Tinkering Lab kept my older kid busy for an hour. Worth every penny on a rainy Chicago day. Note: closed Tuesdays and reduced Mon/Wed/Thu hours (closes 2 PM).”Read all reviews on Google →
Pricing
Illinois residents $21
Non-residents $25
Under 1 free
EBT/WIC $5/person (up to 6)
Military discounted
Age Range
0-12
Amenities
WaterWays water play
Dinosaur Expedition
Tinkering Lab
Art Studio
Pritzker Playspace
Coast Guard/firefighter pretend play
climbing structures
sensory areas
rotating exhibits
Visit Information
Operating Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM