Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago Children's Museum is a hands-on museum for young children, founded in 1982 and housed at Navy Pier since 1995. Its three floors of exhibits let children dig for dinosaur bones, build with tools in a tinkering lab, play with water and climb a rope schooner, always accompanied by an adult.
Good to know
- Opening hours
- Mon 10:00–14:00Tue closedWed–Thu 10:00–14:00Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00
- Price
- From $25
Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source chicagochildrensmuseum.org
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago Children's Museum free?
No. Tickets start at $25.
What are the opening hours of Chicago Children's Museum?
Opening hours: Mon 10:00–14:00 · Tue closed · Wed–Thu 10:00–14:00 · Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Where can I buy tickets for Chicago Children's Museum?
Tickets are sold online by Tiqets, from $25.