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Chicago Children's Museum — Chicago, Illinois
Photo: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The museum's Navy Pier building with 'CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM' rooftop signage.
Chicago Children's Museum in Chicago: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; Illinois residents $21 per person · Non-residents $25 per person (ages 1+).
Address700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
HoursMon, Wed, Thu 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays; final admission 60 minutes before close (official FAQ)
PricesIllinois residents $21 per person · Non-residents $25 per person (ages 1+)
Price notesChildren under 1 free. Museums for All $5 per person for up to 6 people with an EBT or WIC card: see Perks.
Age notesAdmission is charged for everyone age 1 and older; children under 1 are free (official FAQ). Exhibits are designed for children up to about age 10.
BookingDated tickets are sold online on the museum's site.
Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours
AccessibilityOfficial FAQ: 'our entire museum is wheelchair accessible'; strollers are allowed throughout the museum.
ParkingNavy Pier's East and West garages hold about 1,500 indoor spaces (official FAQ); rates vary by date.
Verified perk: Museums for All$5 admission per person for up to 6 people with an EBT or WIC card plus ID; CPS-issued EBT cards and P-EBT cards are not eligible.
Verified perk: Military AdmissionVeterans receive free admission daily; active-duty military plus up to 3 guests receive free admission daily.
Verified perk: ACM Reciprocal NetworkMembers of participating reciprocal children's museums receive 50% off general admission for up to 6 people.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.
