Children's Neighborhood Museum - Round Lake Area Park District

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Children's Museums

Children's Neighborhood Museum - Round Lake Area Park District

Name: Children's Neighborhood Museum - Round Lake Area Park District
Address: 814 Hart Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073, Round Lake, IL, US
Telephone: (847) 546-8558
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (95 reviews)

📍 814 Hart Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073

📞 (847) 546-8558

🌐 www.rlapd.org/childrens-neighborhood-museum

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🕐 Hours

Monday	1–3 PM, 4:30–6:30 PM
Tuesday	9:30–11:30 AM, 1–3 PM, 4:30–6:30 PM
Wednesday	12:30–2:30 PM
Thursday	9:30–11:30 AM, 1–3 PM
Friday	9:30–11:30 AM
Saturday	9–11 AM
Sunday	Closed

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Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Best For: Toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1-6)
Highlights: Interactive town replica with car, gas station, doctor's office, classroom, STEAM area
Admission: $7-$9 per child, free Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm
Membership: $11-$15/month includes 30-min early access and free admission

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a free admission program on Wednesdays from 12:30-2:30 pm with a strict capacity limit of only 40 guests total (parents and children combined)
⭐Designed specifically for ages 1-6 with a dedicated crawler zone for infants under 1 year old, making it one of the few museums with programming for the youngest visitors
⭐Offers extremely affordable monthly memberships at $11/month for in-district residents and $15/month for out-of-district residents per child, making it one of the most budget-friendly museum memberships available
⭐Provides private party rental spaces on Saturdays with two available time slots (12-2pm and 2:30-4:30pm), and school/group rentals available on Wednesdays mornings (9:30-11am)

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Visit on Wednesdays 12:30-2:30 pm for free admission, but arrive early as capacity is limited to only 40 guests total (parents and children combined). Check-in begins no earlier than 15 minutes before opening and entry is first-come, first-serve.
💬Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring the tot-sized replica town. Reviews confirm it's not a massive venue but well-organized with exhibits for every age from infants under 1 to 6 years old, making it ideal for winter and rainy days.
💡No food or drinks are allowed inside, but cubbies are available to store purses and diaper bags. Plan accordingly by feeding children before arrival or bringing snacks to enjoy outside if needed.
💬If you visit regularly, memberships pay for themselves quickly at $11/month (in-district) or $15/month (out-of-district) per child, especially compared to $7-9 drop-in rates. Multiple visits monthly make membership worthwhile.
💡The STEAM area and interactive busy boards with dress-up clothes are popular exhibits. Start with the tot-sized replica town (car driving, doctor's office, gas station) first, then move to quieter areas like the crawler zone for infants to manage energy levels.