Castle June 9, 2026

Name: Castle
Start: 2026-06-09T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-09T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Chicago Children’s Museum

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Don your armor, pull out your spellbooks, and straighten your crown; Castle, presented by Shriners Children’s, is coming back to Chicago Children’s Museum. In this original exhibit, children explore a castle complete with secret tunnels, a rope bridge, tower, dungeon, throne room, wizard’s room, kitchen, feasting table, market and more. In this bespoke fantastical experience, the only limit is one’s imagination. The exhibit will open May 23, 2026, and run through to Jan. 10, 2027.

Castle, developed by CCM staff, takes a modern approach to the familiar theme of castles and fairy tales. Visitors will be inspired to dress up like royalty, guard a secret dungeon, prepare a mighty feast, sell goods in the market, search for a mystery dragon, and more. Children will be able to choose from hundreds of custom-made costumes and props, allowing them the role-playing freedom to create their own adventures.

Castle will have an extended run to celebrate the seasons with special decorations and activities. In the fall, the space will shift to include a spooky redesign of the wizard’s space, fall-themed foods in the market, and more. Similar changes will occur as winter approaches later in the year as well.

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: Chicago Children’s Museum

Location: Chicago Children's Museum; 700 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago,IL60611United States+ Google Map
Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Recurring dates: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until Sunday January 10, 2027
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