Reduced-Price Admission Day sponsored by Bright Start 529, Illinois’ college savings plan

• Event Date: Sunday, January 25 
• 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 Great Hall (on the 3rd floor) during your visit to participate!

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 $5 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.

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See how we play safe!

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