Chicago Children'S Museum
Chicago Children'S Museum is a children's museum in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Chicago Children'S Museum
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About this museum
What is Chicago Children'S Museum?
The Chicago Children's Museum is located at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1982 by The Junior League of Chicago who were responding to programming cutbacks in the Chicago Public Schools. Originally housed in two hallways of the Chicago Public Library, it soon began to offer trunk shows and traveling exhibits in response to capacity crowds on-site.
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The record
Museum details
- Name
- Chicago Children'S Museum
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8401700228
- Coordinates
- 41.89199, -87.61409
What kind of museum is Chicago Children'S Museum?
Chicago Children'S Museum is classified as a children's museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more children's museums →
Where is Chicago Children'S Museum located?
Chicago Children'S Museum is located in Chicago, Illinois at approximately 41.89199, -87.61409. See the map above.
Does Chicago Children'S Museum have a website?
Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.
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