Chicago Family Events

Search high and low to find the gnomes hiding among the trees during this drop-in activity.

Explore the wonderful world of rail play by interacting with three giant railway cars. Hands-on activities encourage...

This gallery showcases art created by museum visitors.

Learn how to shell corn while exploring volume and measurement. Use corn cobs as a printing tool to create unique tex...

The museum hosts a wondrous urban garden filled with giant insects, flowers, hug toadstools and other fantastic creat...

This exhibit re-creates the site of the 1997 Sahara expedition that unearthed the Suchomimus. A variety of themed act...

Kids can learn about some interesting inventions of the past as well as inventions by Chicago-area students. A variet...

'Kids on the Fly' recieved the Playful Travel Award for "Most Awesome Airport Playroom" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine.

Kids can shop at a mini grocery store, pretend to drive a bus, change a tire or other neighborhood activities.

The museum's Climbing Schooner allows kids to investigate the ocean depths at the bottom, or see the sights from on h...