
Museums + Nature Centers
Naperville
DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
LOCATION: 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville
(630) 637-8000
FEE: $17 per adult, $17 per child one year and older, $16 per senior, Kids under 1 are FREE
HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm | Friday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Exhibits are limited to science, math, art, and any combination of the three!
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Third Thursdays occur each month for kiddos with special needs (especially sensory issues). Check the website for more details!
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Allergy-friendly, clean-eating new cafe called ‘BeanSprouts’ open during museum hours.
Nperville
Knoch Knolls Nature Center
LOCATION: 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville
(630) 864-3964
HOURS: Monday - Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Sundays Closed
2023 Holiday Closures:
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New Year's Day - Monday, January 2
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Memorial Day - Monday, May 29
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4th of July - Tuesday, July 4
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Labor Day - Monday, September 4
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Thanksgiving, tbd
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Holiday Break, tbd
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This center sits on the edge of the DuPage River and has a large deck that extends out over the water for fabulous views. Outside, there’s a neat mud-free playground; inside, there are exhibits about the river, an aquarium, a living wall of plants, and more.. Hours vary by season, so check the website ahead of time.
Naperville