Online Ticket

 

Guests redeeming Illinois resident tickets must provide proof of residency for admission. Illinois resident tickets submitted by non-Illinois residents will not be honored. 

Accepted Forms of ID 
  • State-issued ID card or License 
  • Illinois city/institution-issued Library card* 
  • Illinois city/institution-issued employee ID card* 
  • Current lease, mortgage agreement, or utility bill with an Illinois address on it* 
  • Chicago CityKey Card 
  • Illinois academic ID card 
  • Illinois auto registration card* 
  • Voter registration card* 
  • Posted mail from the past 30 days with an Illinois Address* 
 
*Forms of ID that do not include a photo must be presented with another form of photo ID that confirms the name on the card/document is theirs. 

 

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.

See how we play safe!

 

CLICK HERE TO RESCHEDULE YOUR VISIT OR TO REQUEST A REFUND

Member Reservation

 

Members can NOT redeem more free tickets than their membership allows. Additional tickets are full-priced and available at the admissions desk. Membership levels are confirmed at check-in.

  • Family-level members can redeem up to 4 free admissions per day
  • Explorer-level members can redeem up to 6 free admissions per day

 

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. 

 

Special Notice(s)

  • At least one adult (18+) AND one child are required for museum entry
  • Entry is allowed at any time during the selected time window.
  • Some exhibits may be closed during the final hour of operations
  • Parking validation is available only during museum operating hours at the time of check-in before a visit. All members must present their e-membership card or photo identification to receive their parking validation. NOTE: Parking validation is valid for up to 5 hours. Guests who remain in the Navy Pier parking garage longer than 5 hours are subject to regular parking rates.
  • 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!

PRICING WILL UPDATE AFTER 'ADD TO CART' IS SELECTED

 

Click Here to Reschedule Your Visit

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