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Location
Accessibility
Adaptive Play Time program offered
Best time
Visit on Saturday mornings or weekday visits to experience lower crowd levels, making it easier for kids to engage with exhibits and reducing wait times at popular stations like the water works area
Visitor tip
Let your child explore the exhibit neighborhoods at their own pace rather than following a set route—this self-directed approach encourages discovery and learning across both floors
About DuPage Children's Museum
Hands-on play & learning exhibits. Play & education center for young children, with many fun & experimental activities, plus a cafe.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Focus
- Hands-on play-based learning with STEAM emphasis
- Years Operating
- More than 35 years
- Memberships
- Available
What visitors say
We had an amazing time here, and my daughter absolutely loved it! Her favorite part was the water works area, but we explored both floors, and she found something exciting in every section. The exhibits were fun, interactive, and…
Charging parents $22 admission for what is essentially basic supervision is unacceptable. The facility itself is quite small, making it difficult to accommodate families comfortably or provide adequate space for active play. Most play…
Took our toddler here. The museum is pretty new and clean. Lots of fun things to do. The water area seems fun but this time didn't want to get wet. I definitely recommend it. Fun for smaller kids they have designated areas for small…
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Did You Know?
- Features The Questioneers exhibit, a STEAM-based learning experience based on characters from a children's book series (Ada Twist, Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, Sofia Valdez, and Aaron Slater)
- Offers an Adaptive Play Time program specifically designed for children with different abilities, demonstrating commitment to inclusive play-based learning
- Provides specialized programming for infants and toddlers through the Bloom Together Playgroup (ages 0-36 months starting June 3), extending educational play to the youngest learners
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