Grab your lab coat and safety goggles – it’s time to step into The Lab! This hands-on space lets children experience what it’s like to be a real scientist. From exploring cutting-edge tools to conducting experiments, kids will get an inside look at the exciting world of scientific discovery. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in science!
– Explore high-powered microscopes to get a close-up view of plants, bugs, and tissues
– Practice weighing and balancing with our industrial scale
– Explore hands-on science with our glove box
– Watch a real centrifuge in action as it spins and separates materials right before your eyes
Calling all members! 📣🎶
Tomorrow morning from 8:30 – 9:30 am, YOU can experience our brand new exhibit, Melody in Motion! Have the museum all to yourself before we open and experience the incredible sounds of our new space.
Melody in Motion invites kids to dive into the world of sound, rhythm, and creativity through fun hands-on activities. Walk through a sound wave-inspired portal, trigger music with every step, and create your own musical masterpiece in a variety of immersive stations!
Highlights include:
– Harmony Exploder: Step into the spotlight and create an evolving song with friends
– Drum Circle: Test your rhythm skills in a colorful, light-filled space
– Music Waterfall: Time your moves to create music in this futuristic pipe organ experience
– Find the Beat: Choose your rhythm and vibe, and create your own musical world
– Mood Room: Change the sound and lighting for a relaxing, personal experience
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Is this open to the public too?
So does this mean the HVAC repairs are done?
RaiYona Thornton this is what they were working on when we were there we gotta go backk!
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Artist Spotlight: Vincent van Gogh 🌻
Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch artist known for his bold colors and swirling brushstrokes. His paintings were full of emotion, often capturing everyday scenes in an energetic way.
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We had an amazing time hosting the Illinois/Indiana Children’s Museum Roundtable! 🎉
Staff from fellow children’s museums came together for a day filled with creativity, collaboration, and loads of fun. From lively discussions to engaging breakout sessions, we explored everything from exhibits to fundraising, marketing, and beyond. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and made this day truly inspiring! 💡
Science Central
Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, IL
Wonder Works, A Children's Museum in Oak Park
Kohl Children's Museum
Kidzeum of Health and Science
Quincy Children’s Museum
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
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Great day!! Thank you!!!
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