
Museums + Nature Centers
Aurora
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
LOCATION: 53 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 256-4140
FEE: ADMISSION: $5 per person ages 3+
HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
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Variety of hands-on interactive exhibits
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Permanent exhibit includes an antique fire apparatus from the Aurora Fire DepartmentGroup tours available
Aurora
Blackberry Farm
LOCATION: 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora
(630) 892-1550
FEE: Ages 1 and under are free, $7/FVPD residents, $10/non-residents
HOURS vary; check the site for specifics
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Regular Season: May 1 - October 29
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Pioneer life structures and artifacts
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Train, wagon, and pony rides
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Large play park structure
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Pack a lunch!
Aurora
Phillips Park Zoo
LOCATION: 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora
(630) 256-3860
FEE: FREE admission (donations are welcome)!
HOURS: Sunday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Summer Hours:
June 1st - Sept. 30th:
Open Thursday- Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed on Wednesdays
Regular Hours:
October 1st - May 31st:
Open Thursday- Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed on Wednesdays
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A Reptile House featuring nearly 20 varieties of reptiles
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Several birds and mammals
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Pack a lunch!
The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
For more information please call 630-256-3740
Aurora