Reduced-Price Admission Day sponsored by Bright Start 529, Illinois’ college savings plan
- Event Date: Sunday, November 3
- Admission: $5.29* per person (Illinois residents and non-residents 1 year or older)
- Special Program: “Bright Start 529 Little Savers' Crafting Workshop”
- Kids can decorate and take home their own piggy bank. Stop by the Art Studio during your visit to participate!
This event will be photographed. By agreeing to be photographed, you hereby irrevocably authorize(s) the Illinois Office of the Treasurer, TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. and their marketing agencies, to use my (our) names, pseudonyms, audio track, photographs or facsimile(s) thereof, and/or filmed or videotaped image, and my own statement as described above, in perpetuity for unlimited purposes of standard publicity, promotional and/or advertising practices, without obtaining further consent or without prior knowledge of such publication and/or commercial broadcast from the undersigned.
Additional Discounts - Only available at the admissions desk and cannot be applied to tickets purchased online
- Veterans receive one free admission and Active Military receive up to four free admissions at the Admissions Desk with a valid Military ID.
- Visiting members of ACM Reciprocal Network institutions are eligible for a 50% discount on up to six admissions at the Admissions Desk with proof of membership. Find out if your home institution is part of the ACM Reciprocal Network.
- Chicago Children's Museum is a proud Museums for All partner. We offer families that qualify for state food assistance and are in possession of an EBT card or WIC card $3 admission per person for up to 6 people when identification is presented in the general admission line. We accept EBT cards or WIC cards from every U.S. state and territory. Note: The Chicago Public Schools issued EBT cards and the Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) cards are not eligible for this program
Special Notice(s)
- At least one adult (18+) AND one child are required for museum entry
- Some exhibits may be closed during the final hour of operations
- Final admission allowed no later than one hour before closing
- Parking validation is available only during museum operating hours at the time of check-in before a visit.
- The museum is unable to process payments using international credit and/or debit cards. Museum admission can be purchased at the admissions desk with cash, or by using cards linked to U.S. banks. Contact us for additional support.
- By completing your online purchase, you are agreeing to abide by all museum rules and safety protocols. We look forward to hosting you for a day of playful learning.
See how we play safe!
CLICK HERE TO RESCHEDULE YOUR VISIT OR TO REQUEST A REFUND