
Museums + Nature Centers
Batavia
Lederman Science Education Center at Fermilab
LOCATION: Pine Street and Kirk Road, Batavia
(630) 840-8258
FEE: FREE!
HOURS: The Center is open to the public Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. On holidays, call to check if the Center is open.
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Lots of hands-on science exhibits
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Designed for middle school students (ages 10+)
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Groups of five or fewer can walk-in, but any larger need to schedule ahead
Batavia
Red Oak Nature Center
LOCATION: 2343 S. River Street, Batavia
(630) 897-1808
FEE: Admission is free for individuals and related families of 9 or fewer (suggested $1 donation per person). Entry for organized groups of 10 or more is $2 per person (required).
HOURS: Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am - 4pm | Saturday: 10am - 2pm
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Forest Preserve on the Fox River
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Home to the ONLY cave in the Chicagoland area!
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Live animals in the wildlife room, including a 500 gallon turtle pond
Batavia
Batavia Depot Museum
LOCATION: 1555 Houston Street, Batavia
FEE: $1 suggested per patron
HOURS: March - November on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - Sundays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
SUMMER HOURS
June through August
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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1854 Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Depot that houses several exhibits
Batavia