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Chicago Childrens Museum

Expert Reviews of Chicago Childrens Museum

lilaguide | .

love it so much to do so much fun
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/19/2008
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lilaguide | free thursdays

kids can touch everything definatly fun for the kids and you can enjoy the peir when your done
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/24/2008
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lilaguide | fun

i love takeing my kids here free on thursday nights, fun educational free what more could a mom ask for?
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/14/2008
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lilaguide | fun

this is a fun place for the kids. they not only enjoy themselves but also learn a lot
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/21/2008
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lilaguide | Good museum but the location could be better

I like taking my kids here for the activities but the parking is so overpriced it puts me off. It can also be a little chaotic if there are a lot of kids there. Plus I'm not a big fan of the general atmosphere...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 12/31/2007
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lilaguide | Great for Toddlers

I am surprised by some of the reviews...we brought my 2 1/2 year old there and he loved it. There are great play places for toddlers. He loved playing with the dinosaur bones, cars, in the pretend bus,...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/14/2007
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum Editorial Review

a true Chicago gem with awesome exhibits and activities for tots... kids can play alone or with other kids in an educational and fun setting... excellent age-appropriate art activities - paper making,...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/08/2007
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Citysearch | This top-notch children's museum overlooks Lake Michigan on Navy Pier.

Founded in 1982 in response to program cutbacks in the Chicago public schools, the museum has grown from two hallways inside a public library into a 57,000-square-foot space on Navy Pier. More than 10...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/12/2006
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

This museum is okay but can be a little dissapointing. A little more information/education without so much exclusive focus on entertainment would be nice.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 11/27/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Great place for toddlers.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 11/10/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

The museum is not well kept and the exhibits are average. Kohl's children's museum is much better.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 09/27/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Great activity place for children
lilaguide.com - expert review - 08/12/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

This is a good museum for older children (older than 5), but has some exhibits to amuse children under 5. We used to go every other week or so, but the price of parking, even with CCM discount, ($16) makes it...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 07/19/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

It's exelent. The parking is outragous. but you can take the free tolly there. also some restrants give you half off on the parking and only 3$ off from the childrens mueseum
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/01/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Library passes get you in free... the parking fees are like $20. SUPER FUN!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/15/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

greta special events for parents and kids
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/26/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

We have an annual family membership--for about $80, we are able to visit the CCM anytime, as well as the Nature Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry (and a host of other children's/science/learning...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/07/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Great outing. Tons for the kids to do and see. Location is excellent - on Navy Pier. Can spend the entire day there. Parking fees are outrageous.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/03/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

I didn't care for it for my one year old.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/01/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Was not impressed. I thought the museum seemed worn and not well kept up. Kohl Children's Museum is Wilmette is far nicer.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/26/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

A great way to wile away a few hours.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/26/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

So much hands-on fun for kids.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/21/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

This is one of the best children's museums, aside from having to pay a bundle to park it's a great place to spend the day.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/17/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

A lot of fun to be had! Too bad parking is such a pain, but if you take the CTA, it's not too bad.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/04/2005
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Much too busy for a young toddler, my 18month old was really overwhelmed and so was I.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 12/31/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

A great indoor activity. It gets very crowded and parking is very complicated, so plan ahead and arrive early. Family free nights are thursdays from 5-9, but you can confirm on the website.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 12/04/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Great place for children but the parking is much too expensive.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 09/30/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Check out a pass from the library and go for free during the week. It's not nearly as crowded as it is on Thursday nights and there are activities for children of all ages.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 07/11/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Great way to spend a day. New exhibitions pretty ofte. Membership well worth while. Parking is expensive though at Navy Pier, min $
lilaguide.com - expert review - 06/08/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Great exhibits, best kid's museum i've visited. lots of fun,interactive exhibits
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/19/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

i feel that the children's museau does and exceptional job making sure all of the kids are safe and entertained....cudos!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/19/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Be sure to bring extra clothes because even with the jackets, the kids still get wet!!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/18/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Get a yearly membership. Located at Navy Pier - very expensive parking - $18 per day
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/14/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Great for all ages. There are play areas for even the very young (not yet walking), so it's fun and safe for all children. Being located on Navy Pier is a plus because there are plenty of other activites for...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 05/10/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

My first and second experience was GREAT. The staff is so helpful and attentive especially to the children. The only thing is the validation for parking in the navy pier lot is not that much of a discount....
lilaguide.com - expert review - 04/03/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Parking is pricey
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/29/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Great place, and I'd highly recommend going on a Thursday night, when admission is free. The parking at Navy Pier can be a pain at times, and can be rather expensive, but overall it's a good time for the...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/26/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Wonderful place for kids of all ages. Interactive, fun days. Kids can play alone or with other kids in educational and fun settings. Dont miss this one!
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/06/2004
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

Excellent age-appropriate art activities.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 11/12/2003
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lilaguide | Chicago Childrens Museum

I've taken my 15-month-old there for several months; there are 3 great rooms that are set up specifically for kids birth - 5, and she just loves them. Activities are well-designed, and the interactive exhibits...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 10/06/2003
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User Reviews of Chicago Childrens Museum

Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

5 of 5 stars. Amazing is the word that best describes this place. My son cannot get enough of it. He dances for joy any time he discovers that I'm taking him there. The discovery possibilities in this unique…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Unknown K.

1 of 5 stars. Stop taking our parks! There are hundreds of empty lots and large empty buildings available for this place - move there. Stop trying to push your upper-class agenda on us Pritzker!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ER S.

3 of 5 stars. We only went because we were invited to a party there. It's nice, though it's definitely aimed at younger kids. My daughter is 4... so be warned that your older kid might be bored. The climbing area…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly L.

1 of 5 stars. ZERO STARS for this overblown playround. NEGATIVE STARS (if there were such a thing) for wanting to build in Grant Park. Check it out...http://www.savegrantpark.com/
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan R.

5 of 5 stars. With a two year old and my friends in town with their two year old, we needed to let them run off some steam. The CCM has a Curious George Exhibit and my friends were staying downtown, so we decided…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra P.

5 of 5 stars. You should bring your children to the Chicago Children's Museum if you have some. I love it because there was a magic show going on in the lobby. And it was very interesting because it was at Navy…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chang W.

4 of 5 stars. When I was little, I played with rocks. Kids these days are pretty spoiled b/c they have places like this. I took my nephew here and he had a wonderful time. The Curious George exhibit was really fun.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sasha l.

4 of 5 stars. this place is excellent for younger kids..about ages 4 and up.i went in for a birthday party on Saturday and it was coordinated very well with the art projects for the kids...the museum itself i wish…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kayee D.

4 of 5 stars. I've never been to any of the children's museums so this is my first. Of course I was hesitant, but my brother-in-law gave us a year-long family membership to the museum. I decided to take my…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kfree R.

4 of 5 stars. First, Thurs. is free night. However, parking for Navy Pier is not. There are lots of hands on activities. I disagree with the reviewer who said it was mostly for kids up to 5. It depends on the child.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jami K.

4 of 5 stars. This museum is pretty cool....and it's one of the less expensive things to do at pricey Navy Pier. This is a great place to take neices and nephews and other young visitors.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily C.

4 of 5 stars. For a treat away from our suburban Children's Museum it is worth it. Everytime we go though it seems as though they have the same exhibits, our local one changes about every 4 months. Parking is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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a lot to do with the young ones

a good place to go to get the kids out, the admission isn't bad considering the coolness that will be invoked upon entering such a fine establishment
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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Wonderful place for kids

We have been to this museum over a dozen times. It is always a good time. Lots of different things to do. There are seveal active things to participate in. It is a great location at Navy Pier with several...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie C.

5 of 5 stars. I used to volunteer here and I loved it. The employee are great. The exhibits are wonderful for interaction and education for kids. It's gets pretty crowded on the weekend, so if you are going--try…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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Chicago Children's Museum

A great place to take your Children, I use to go all the time when I was a child and have often took...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Syretta H.

2 of 5 stars. I took my daughter to this museum on Saturday with a group of other mothers and children. The other children had more fun than she did, maybe because they were younger than her, not real sure. She…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Hours of fun for kids and adults alike

On Monday a friend of mine, her son and my son went to the Children's Museum at Navy Pier. We had a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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A fun museum for kids

This is probably the best attraction for children on Navy Pier. It is located on the top floor of th...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Niki C.

5 of 5 stars. I love this museum. It's right in Navy Pier, so there's plenty to keep the adults & kids busy. It doesn't talk down to the children, but provides them with plenty of activity both mental & physical.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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Lots for the tots to do...

Worth a visit if you have kids and are stopping by the Navy Pier. Particularly fun is the exhibit on the second floor where visitors construct flying machines from foam shapes and hoist them up to see how long...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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kids loved

WE were there for two hours and the time flew. My kids ages 4 and 6 loved playing in the dinasour dig in shredded tires, or building things with nuts, screws and boards, or seeing if they could make an...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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