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Chicago Children's Museum

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June 12, 2025
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Waterslides: Tinkering at Home

Ready to embrace summer fun (and get a little messy)? Let’s build a small waterslide.

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March 16, 2020

Ribbon Weaving

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March 16, 2020

Weave designs, make shapes, or just practice the ins and outs of this classic art form. 

Tagged: Ages 3 and up

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March 16, 2020

Paper Structures

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March 16, 2020

Use cardboard, paper, and straws to create a building and test it out.

Tagged: Ages 4 and up

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March 16, 2020

Selfie Portraits

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March 16, 2020

Look at yourself in the mirror. Explore all the emotions your face can express and try to draw them, too.

Tagged: Ages 4 and up

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March 16, 2020

No-Mess Painting

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March 16, 2020

Use contact paper for no-mess painting. You can even use your whole body, without making a mess.

Tagged: Ages 0 and up

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March 16, 2020

Pop Ups

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March 16, 2020

Make your own pop-up card and send it to someone special.

Tagged: Ages 4 and up

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March 16, 2020

Super YOU Cape

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March 16, 2020

Use markers to design a superhero cape for the hero in YOU.

Tagged: Ages 3 and up

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March 16, 2020

Rice and Bean Band

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March 16, 2020

Make an instrument and cue up your favorite songs and shake along.

Tagged: Ages 3 and up

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March 16, 2020

Upcycling Architect

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March 16, 2020

Design and create structures with your collection of unusual building materials.

Tagged: Ages 1 and up

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March 16, 2020

Story Stones

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March 16, 2020

Transform stones into characters and settings. Then bring your story to life!

Tagged: Ages 4 and up

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March 16, 2020

Neighborhood Blocks

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March 16, 2020

Go on a neighborhood walk together and observe to create your Neighborhood Block at home.

Tagged: Ages 4 and up

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March 16, 2020

Bath Time Geometry

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March 16, 2020

Cut thin craft foam into shapes and make designs.

Tagged: Ages 1 and up

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March 16, 2020

Paper Smoothies

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March 16, 2020

Make a paper smoothie using a blender, scrap paper, water, tools, a tray, glitter, and your imagination.

Tagged: Ages 1 and up

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March 16, 2020

Drawing with Tape

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March 16, 2020

Use tape to draw and create larger than life designs. 

Tagged: Ages 3 and up

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March 16, 2020

Rainbow Water

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March 16, 2020

Mix colors and experiment with the eye droppers. 

Tagged: Ages 2 and up

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March 16, 2020

Perfect Play Dough

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March 16, 2020

Make perfect play dough at home then use it to craft anything you can think of!

Tagged: Ages 1 and up

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March 16, 2020

Wall Collage

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March 16, 2020

Arrange ribbons, papers, and fabrics on contact paper to create your collage.  

Tagged: Ages 1 and up

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March 16, 2020

Tubes, Ramps, and Balls

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March 16, 2020

Cut tubes to create tubes and ramps. Build runs, tunnels, and more.

Tagged: Ages 1 and up

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Chicago Children's Museum, 700 E Grand Ave, Suite 127, Chicago, IL 60611, USA3125271000

Location

Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier
700 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611

 

Hours

Open Daily (now through Labor Day)
10 am - 5 pm

Special Holiday Hours

Advance ticket purchases and member reservations are encouraged.

Final admissions are allowed no later than 60-minutes before the museum closes.

Contact Us

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(312) 527-1000

 
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