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Location
Accessibility
Sensory Friendly Play Sessions offered; Member Only Hours available for flexible visiting
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the hand-stamp re-entry policy to break up your visit — you can leave for lunch or a nap break and return the same day without repaying admission, which is perfect for young children who need downtime.
Best time
Check the weekly Field Trip Forecast before visiting to avoid peak times when schools book field trips — the museum is large enough that crowds don't feel overwhelming, but planning around busy days ensures a more relaxed experience.
About Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Interactive indoor education & play. Hands-on play & learning for kids through various interactive rooms, exhibits & performances.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Experience
- Hands-on, child-led play and exploration
- Special Programs
- Sensory Friendly Sessions, Birthday Parties, Field Trips, Memberships
- Admission
- In-person ticket sales only
What visitors say
Let. Me. Tell. You. This place was so amazing. Reasonably priced AND they give discounts if you're on wic or food stamps (EVEN FOR OUT OF STATE!). My kids had so much fun for 2.5 hours and only left because we were all starving. They…
My son loved the Children’s Museum! We’ll definitely be back. I just wish they had souvenirs like t shirts or hoodies.
We were in Chicago visiting my daughter's family and took their family with 3 kids under 5 to this children's museum. There where lots of activities for all ages and we all had a great time. We had 7 people, so the cost was $105,…
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Did You Know?
- Offers financial accessibility through WIC and LINK card discounts, including acceptance of out-of-state benefits, making it unusually inclusive for low-income families
- Features MAGNA-TILE installations with dedicated 'MAGNA-TILE Take Over' special events, indicating a signature exhibit component
- Provides Sensory Friendly Play Sessions and Member Only Hours, offering specialized accessibility programming for neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive children
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