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Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview, IL

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Kohl Children's Museum

Hands-on children's museum in Glenview, Illinois, designed for young kids from birth to age eight.

2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026 · Glenview, IL

About Kohl Children's Museum

Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago is a play-based museum in Glenview, Illinois, aimed at young children. Its exhibits and activities are meant to build curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and the museum says they follow Illinois early learning standards. The site includes an indoor museum building and an outdoor exhibit area. Visitors can see rotating and permanent exhibits, take part in guided art and storytelling sessions, and attend seasonal events such as a holiday lights display made for toddlers and preschoolers. Members get free admission and extra early hours.

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