Chicago Children's Museum

538 reviews

2 hrs

If you're looking for things to do in Chicago with kids, take them to the Chicago Children's Museum.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Museums

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Adult 13–64 years

$20.00$22.22

Child 4–12 yearsi

$14.00$15.56

Estimated total · $20.00

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Overview

Tour Chicago Children's Museum's new permanent exhibit: Water City. In the new Water City experience, children of all ages and abilities can determine their own experiments, narratives, sensory experiences, and explorations of the physical properties of water.

Water City connects water play and STEM experiences for the next generation of young explorers and their families. The exhibit is in the historic part of Navy Pier called the Head House, in the western 50 ft. tall tower and includes a central water feature with three legs echoing the three branches of the Chicago River, and uniquely Chicago elements such as a lock/dam system, Lake Michigan, and skyscrapers from Chicago’s iconic skyline.

As one of the best things to do in Chicago with kids, the Chicago Children's Museum features 15 permanent, kid-friendly exhibits that are included with your pass.

Location

Navy Pier 700 East Grand Avenue
60611 Chicago

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Sofia Z.
Aug 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Queues moved faster than expected, with straightforward entry.

Yuki F.
Jan 2025
Straightforward redemption with our pass. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Emma T.
Jan 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Plenty of time to explore afterward, even though it was a busy day.

Leo A.
Dec 2025
Straightforward redemption with our pass. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, with straightforward entry.

Ada G.
Sep 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, worth blocking a half-day for.

Priya Q.
May 2026
Helpful crew and clear instructions. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, — glad we prioritized it.

Ravi Z.
Nov 2025
Great value versus buying tickets separately. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Ada G.
Apr 2026
Well organized from start to finish. Views exceeded our expectations, worth blocking a half-day for.

Ravi T.
Apr 2025
Straightforward redemption with our pass. Queues moved faster than expected, we’d echo the hype online. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Aria A.
Aug 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Ada C.
May 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Highlights matched what was advertised, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Oliver Z.
Mar 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Views exceeded our expectations, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Ben C.
May 2025
We’d happily do this again. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Elena P.
Sep 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. (Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, we’d echo the hype online.)

Sofia W.
May 2025
The pace worked well with kids. — glad we prioritized it.

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