Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

"Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...

Free

PlayLab Play Date: Jewish American Heritage Storytime

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

"For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in, storytime session celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month. Throughout this interactive readaloud, a special guest reader will feature stories honoring Jewish American Heritage Month. PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don’t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident...

FREE
Event Series Morning Glories

Morning Glories

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor skill development, sensory exploration, and social interactions between families. A typical Morning Glories session can be expected to include story times, a sensory bin, lots...

Free

Family Nature Adventure: Pollination Investigation

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

:"Grab your favorite adventure buddy and head over to the Nature Museum! Hit the trails around the museum and learn about the close relationship between plants and animals! Your Nature Museum adventure guide will teach you all about pollinators inside the museum, and then guide you on a 15-20 minute walk outside so you can...

$20 – $30

Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

"Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...

Free

PlayLab Play Date: Mental Health Awareness Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

"For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL). Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated throughout May. To honor this important month, readers from CPL will share stories about feelings, emotions, relationships and more! Join us for a fun-filled...

FREE
Event Series Morning Glories

Morning Glories

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor skill development, sensory exploration, and social interactions between families. A typical Morning Glories session can be expected to include story times, a sensory bin, lots...

Free

Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

"Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...

Free

PlayLab Play Date: Summer of SUE Storytime

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

"For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime celebrating SUE the Tyrannosaurus rex. This year the Field celebrates the 25th anniversary of SUE the T. rex’s arrival at the museum. Join us for an interactive read-aloud, celebrating SUE, the largest and most complete T. rex ever discovered. PlayLab PlayDates are free...

FREE
Event Series Morning Glories

Morning Glories

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor skill development, sensory exploration, and social interactions between families. A typical Morning Glories session can be expected to include story times, a sensory bin, lots...

Free

Dinopalooza Dino Derby

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

"Dinopalooza is back and bigger than ever! Come celebrate SUE at this Museum-wide dinosaur extravaganza featuring Field scientists sharing their work, paleoart crafts, face painting, special tours, and so much more! This year the Field Museum is partnering with iHeart Radio to bring Dino Derby to the Museum’s North Lawn! Dino Derby is a foot...

Included with Admission

Science Snoozeum

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

Isn't it every kids dream to sleep in a museum? Well, you can! And the Museum of Science and Industry is one of the best museums out there. Snoozeums are for children ages 6-12 and their adult (18+) chaperones (one required for every five children). The per-person fee includes overnight admission with parking, hands-on science...

$85

Sensory Friendly Morning at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

"Join us at the Nature Museum for a sensory friendly morning event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore our exhibits and experiences in a relaxed and accepting environment with their family members and companions. Exclusive access for registrants 9-10am. Tickets include museum admission for the day. Exhibits and experiences modified to be low...

Regular Admission Pricing

Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

"Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...

Free

PlayLab Play Date: Pride Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

"For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL). Throughout this interactive storytime, CPL readers will feature stories and activities honoring PRIDE Month. PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don’t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident...

FREE

Tween Day Off Camp: Solving the Mysteries of the Marsh

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

"Are you up for the challenge of decoding the Mysteries of the Marsh? Use hands-on science tools and close observations while meeting some of the reptiles that live at the Nature Museum. Explore the conservation work of our scientists, while collaborating with your peers to solve puzzles and riddles to learn more about Illinois wetlands....

$85 – $95