Museum Hours

Sunday: 10am-5pm (final admission at 4:30pm) 

Celebrate Head Start with Free Admission!

This October marks the 60th Birthday of Head Start. To celebrate, Chicago Children's Museum is granting free entry to all Head Start families and staffers on Sunday, October 19th!

NOTICE: At lest one ticket must be designated for a Head Start Staff Member or Head Start Child. 

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.
• 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!