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Museums
DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville
Adler Planetarium
Dinosaur Discovery Museum
Chicago: [phone] www.adlerplanetarium.org
Kenosha, WI: [phone] dinosaurdiscoverymuseum.org
5608 10th Ave. See the largest collection of meat-eating thero-
pods – all in one gallery! This is the only museum to exclusively
focus on the link between meat-eating dinosaurs like Tyran-
nosaurus Rex and modern day birds. Life-scale replicas were
created from actual dinosaur fossil bones. See some of the real
bones in the on-site Carthage College Institute of Paleontology
lab. Plus, be a junior paleontologist from 1-4pm every Sat.
and Sun. during the free Dino Digs! Tues.-Sun. 12-5pm, closed
Mon. and holidays. Free general admission. See our ad on page
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago: [phone] www.artinstituteofchicago.org
Bronzeville Children’s Museum
[phone] bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com
Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago: [phone] www. chicagochildrensmuseum.org
Children’s Neighborhood Museum
[phone] www.rlapd.org
19.
Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn
[phone] www.cmoaklawn.org
Discovery Center Museum
Rockford: [phone] discoverycentermuseum.org
711 North Main St. Voted one of the “Ten Best Museums for
Families” by USA Today and 10Best.com. Over 250 hands-on
exhibits, planetarium, special area for kids under 6 & outdoor
park. Free parking.
Civil War Museum
Kenosha, WI: [phone] www.thecivilwarmuseum.org
Through life-size dioramas and interactive exhibits, the mu-
seum explores the personal stories of the people of the upper
middle west before, during and after the Civil War. Centered in
the main exhibit, Seeing the Elephant, the high tech 360-de-
gree digital movie experience, thrusts viewers into the middle
of a battle. An 11-foot screen, visual, sound and motion effects
enhance the experience. Sun. 12-5pm, Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed holidays. General admission: $9, members and children
15 and under: free. See our ad on page 19.
DuPage Children’s Museum
Naperville: [phone] dupagechildrensmuseum.org
301 N. Washington St. DuPage Children’s Museum is more than
Museum…we’re a force for early learning! Experience a unique
hands-on museum where children and adults learn and play
together in neighborhoods of hands-on exhibits designed to
promote skill development in math, science and art. We help
develop curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving in
young children. Join us for another exciting season of summer
camp! See our coupon offer.
Des Plaines History Center
Des Plaines: [phone] www.desplaineshistory.org
781 Pearson St. People of all ages are welcome to take tours
weekdays and Sunday afternoons! We also have seasonal
hands-on programs for families. Schools, Scouts, churches and
other groups can schedule a visit to the museum or book a
presentation at your site.
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