
Museums + Nature Centers
Wheaton
Cosley Zoo
LOCATION: 1356 N. Gary Avenue, Wheaton
(630) 665-5534
FEE: FREE for children 17 and under + FREE for Wheaton Park District residents, $10 for non-resident adults
HOURS:
January 1: CLOSED
January 2-March 31: 9A-4P daily (last admission 3:15)
April 1-October 31: 9A-5P daily (last admission 4:15)
November 1-day before Thanksgiving: 9A-4P daily (last admission 3:15)
Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
Day after Thanksgiving-December 23: 9A-9P daily
December 24: 9A-12P
December 25: CLOSED
December 26-30: 9A-9P daily
December 31: 9A-12P
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Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited facility
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Native Illinois wildlife and domestic farm animals
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Concessions and picnic area available
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Pack a lunch!
Wheaton
Cantigny Park
LOCATION: 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
(630) 668-5161
FEE: $5/car parking on weekdays, $15/car parking weekends, Sundays and Event Saturdays and Holidays
HOURS: November - April: 9:00am - 5:00pm | May - October: 7:00am - 7:00pm
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Once was a DuPage County working farm, now boasts beautiful gardens, family activities, and outdoor concerts
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Pack a lunch!
Wheaton
First Division Museum
LOCATION: 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
(630) 668-5161
FEE: $5/car parking on weekdays, $15/car parking weekends, Sundays and Event Saturdays and Holidays
HOURS:
February 1 - 28 Friday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
March 1 - April 30 Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
May 1 - October 31 Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm
November 1 - December 30 Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
December 31 - January 31 Closed
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Museums for All is a cooperative initiative between the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) to encourage increased and regular museum attendance by low-income and underserved families.
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Museums for All allows any visitor with a state-issued Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Link card or WIC card to enter the park for $1.
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