Chicago Children's Museum Tours and Tickets

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Admission to the Chicago Children’s Museum costs US$21 for Illinois residents (with valid ID) and US$25 for non-residents. The prices are the same for adults and kids age 1 and over. For low-income families with an EBT or WIC card, admission is US$5 per person for up to six people.

The hours for the Chicago Children’s Museum varies by season. During the summer, it’s open daily from 10am to 5pm. At other times of year, it’s open Wednesday–Monday, staying open until 2pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and until 5pm Friday–Sunday. Last admission is one hour before closing time. The museum sometimes closes early or stays open later for special events—check the website for an up-to-date calendar.

You can buy tickets for the Chicago Children’s Museum in advance online or at the museum on the day of your visit. If you want to visit on a weekend or during a busy holiday period, it’s a good idea to reserve tickets ahead of time, to avoid disappointment. Otherwise, this isn’t usually necessary.

Yes, the Chicago Children’s Museum is suitable for a range of ages. There are separate sections and exhibits tailored toward babies and toddlers, ages 4–8, and ages 9 and up. Kids within these age categories will find many activities to keep them busy and entertained, including water play, an art studio, and a dinosaur area.

Yes, strollers are allowed inside the Chicago Children’s Museum. You can either stow your stroller in the unattended coat room or keep it with you, if your child needs to use it. There are stroller parking areas beside many exhibition spaces, to avoid congestion in the high-traffic play areas.