Celebrating over 40 years as a Chicago cultural institution dedicated solely to young children and the important adults in their lives, Chicago Childrens Museum (CCM) takes seriously its role as a national leader in developing original, play-based experiences that engage children in creative, collaborative learning. With a mission to improve childrens lives by creating a community where play and learning connect, Chicago Childrens Museum engages children and adults across two floors of learning activities, including 13 permanent exhibits. Climb the Cloud Buster, express yourself in our Art Studio, get wet in Water City, or go full STEAM ahead in our Tinkering Lab!
Admission
Illinois Resident: $21 per person
Non-Illinois Resident: $25 per person
Child under 1: Free
Further discounts listed on website
Hours, Sept – May
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am – 2 pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Friday-Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Summer Hours
Monday – Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Special hours listed on website
Wheelchair Accessible
Team Building Programs
Team Building Activities Offered
Miles from O'Hare Airport17.0
Miles from Midway Airport13.0
Miles from McCormick Place3.3
Miles from Downtown0.5
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Student Group Friendly
ATM Machine On-site
ADA Compliant
Self-Parking AvailableOn-site
Family-friendly
Buy-out Max Capacity1200
Preferred Catering Providers
Total Square Footage of Exhibit Space12000
Largest Room, Reception Capacity (Standing)750
Largest Room, Ceiling Height40.0
Exhibit Space Available
Largest Room, Max Capacity750
Off-Site Catering Allowed
On-site Audio/Visual Equipment
Complete Buy-out Available
Max Capacity, Theater Style225
Max Capacity, Reception Style (Standing)1200
Max Capacity, Classroom Style150
Max Capacity, Banquet Style (Seated)300
Video Conferencing Available
Total Square Footage of Meeting Space25000
Max Venue Capacity1500
Private Meeting Space Available
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