Self-Guided Student and Summer Visits

Self-Guided FAQs
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A self-guided visit offers your group a chance to explore the entire museum at their own pace. Because we have aligned our exhibits with the Illinois Learning Standards, a self-guided visit provides the opportunity to explore curricular concepts in new and challenging ways while meeting your classroom’s curriculum goals. Integrating formal and informal educational experiences allows students to make meaningful connections and discoveries that go beyond the walls of the museum and classroom. For information on registering, see FAQs.

Play With Your Science!
When you book a self-guided field trip, you will receive Play With Your Science!,a guide to science-themed activities your group can do around the museum during your visit. Look for the guide in your confirmation packet, and provide a copy to each chaperone. Let the exploration begin!

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Self-Guided Summer Visits (June 16, 2008-September 30, 2008)
Your group can explore, discover, and learn throughout the museum at your own pace! After a brief orientation, you decide where to visit. For information on registering, see FAQs.

Fees Capacity Daily

$3.00 per student for two hour visit minimum 15 students per class maximum 100 students per class 1 adult is required for every 5 children 10:00am-12:00pm 10:30am-12:30pm 11:30am-1:30pm 1:30am-3:30pm

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Self-Guided School Visits

Fees Capacity Tuesday-Friday Saturday-Monday

$2.50 per student for two hour visit minimum 15 students per class maximum 140 students per class 11:30-1:00pm 12:30-2:00pm 3:00-4:30pm 10:00-11:30am 10:30-noon 11:30-1:00pm 12:30pm-2:00pm 3:00pm-4:30pm

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How People Make Things
Learn the fascinating story behind how some of your favorite, familiar objects are made, and create a product of your own to take home. (January 26-May 11, 2008)

BIG Backyard
Immerse yourself in a natural urban setting, filled with oversized insects, giggling flowers and unlimited creative adventures.

BIG Backyard was made possible with the generous support of Prince Charitable Trusts and Illinois FIRST.

Dinosaur Expedition
Prepare for a real-life expedition and dig for dinosaur bones in the African desert. Inventing Lab Create your own flying machineóand launch it into the labís 55-foot high ìsky.î

Kids Town
Change a tire, shop for groceries and drive a bus in this cityscape built for kids ages five and younger.

Kovler Family Climbing Schooner
Scale a towering schoonerís ship-shape riggingófrom deck to crowís nest.

My Museum
Discover yourselfóand learn about othersówhen you share in art activities that celebrate the uniqueness of every child.

The Allstate Foundation presents Play It Safe
Explore this dynamic home and backyard environment that teaches all about safety.

Treehouse Trails
Camp out, climb a tree, and explore an animal habitat in this whimsical forest setting designed for ages five and younger.

Skyline
Use real tools and building materials to construct skyscrapers and structures from your own imagination.

Skyline was made possible with the generous support of the National Science Foundation.

WaterWays
Grab a raincoat and channel water using dams, locks and machines.

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