School
DuPage Children’s Museum offers a variety of hands-on science, math, and art experiences perfect for group visits of 15 people or more, adults and children combined. Field trips include an orientation given by the museum’s Play Facilitators, access to a special group entrance, the freedom to explore the exhibits and daily activities, and more. With a field trip and Learning Lab combo, students can spend half the time attending the Learning Lab of your choice and the other half exploring the museum’s exhibits. Labs support curriculum and address Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, Next Generation Science Standards, and Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards. Ask about special needs accommodations.
supports classroom learning in:
Art, Mathematics, Science.
topics covered:
Animal Adaptations, Counting, Design, Earth Science, Ecosystems, Electricity, Energy, Engineering, Estimation, Geometry, Mathematics, Measurement, Physics, Visual Arts.
contact info
Name: Madalyn McLean, Education Bookings Coordinator.
Phone: 630-637-8000 ext. 6150
Email: [email protected]
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Dupage Children’s Museum
Visit DuPage Children’s Museum—one of Chicagoland’s favorite places—where play allows kids to make new discoveries, explore new spaces, share experiences, and see themselves and their world in new and exciting ways! DuPage Children’s Museum provides children with fun, unique learning opportunities. Through exhibits, programs, and special events, every experience is designed to help children develop a strong foundation of creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and confidence—strengths that help them grow to become resilient, innovative, life-long learners. Build, discover, wonder, think, play, and more—the possibilities are endless.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Children’s Museum Lesson Plan
Children’s museums feature interactive exhibits that are designed to be manipulated by children.
The first children’s museum in the world was the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, founded in 1899. Hundreds of children’s museums have opened in the United States since then. As of 2007, the Association of Children’s Museums estimated that there were approximately 80 children’s museums in development alone.
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Scouts
At DuPage Children’s Museum, scouts can play, learn…and earn badges. The museum offers a variety of special experiences created specifically for scouts—from badge labs to late-night and overnight adventures! Scouts can participate in after-dark science fun, special events, and badge lab opportunities that include additional time to play in the museum.
supports scout badges in:
Art, Science.
topics covered:
Animal Adaptations, Counting, Design, Earth Science, Ecosystems, Electricity, Energy, Engineering, Estimation, Geometry, Mathematics, Measurement, Physics, Sustainability, Visual Arts.
contact info
Name: Chris Barry, STEM Specialist & School Programs Manager.
Phone: 630-637-8000 ext. 6100
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Dupage Children’s Museum
Visit DuPage Children’s Museum—one of Chicagoland’s favorite places—where play allows kids to make new discoveries, explore new spaces, share experiences, and see themselves and their world in new and exciting ways! DuPage Children’s Museum provides children with fun, unique learning opportunities. Through exhibits, programs, and special events, every experience is designed to help children develop a strong foundation of creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and confidence—strengths that help them grow to become resilient, innovative, life-long learners. Build, discover, wonder, think, play, and more—the possibilities are endless.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Children’s Museum Lesson Plan
Children’s museums feature interactive exhibits that are designed to be manipulated by children.
The first children’s museum in the world was the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, founded in 1899. Hundreds of children’s museums have opened in the United States since then. As of 2007, the Association of Children’s Museums estimated that there were approximately 80 children’s museums in development alone.
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
DuPage Children’s Museum offers a variety of hands-on science, math, and art experiences perfect for homeschool group visits of 15 people or more, adults and children combined. Field trips include an orientation given by the museum’s Play Facilitators, access to a special group entrance, the freedom to explore the exhibits and daily activities, and more. Ask about special needs accommodations.
supports classroom learning in:
Art, Mathematics, Science.
topics covered:
Animal Adaptations, Counting, Design, Earth Science, Ecosystems, Electricity, Energy, Engineering, Estimation, Geometry, Mathematics, Measurement, Physics, Visual Arts.
contact info
Name: Madalyn McLean, Education Bookings Coordinator.
Phone: 630-637-8000 ext. 6150
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Dupage Children’s Museum
Visit DuPage Children’s Museum—one of Chicagoland’s favorite places—where play allows kids to make new discoveries, explore new spaces, share experiences, and see themselves and their world in new and exciting ways! DuPage Children’s Museum provides children with fun, unique learning opportunities. Through exhibits, programs, and special events, every experience is designed to help children develop a strong foundation of creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and confidence—strengths that help them grow to become resilient, innovative, life-long learners. Build, discover, wonder, think, play, and more—the possibilities are endless.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Children’s Museum Lesson Plan
Children’s museums feature interactive exhibits that are designed to be manipulated by children.
The first children’s museum in the world was the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, founded in 1899. Hundreds of children’s museums have opened in the United States since then. As of 2007, the Association of Children’s Museums estimated that there were approximately 80 children’s museums in development alone.
View Lesson Plan>>
Family
For more than 30 years, DuPage Children’s Museum has been inspiring families to laugh, learn, and spend time together. The museum offers so many activities that families can enjoy—including story time, music & movement time, studio activities, and pop-up STEAM activities. Families can add to their museum experience with programs, classes, and events. Take in a Tiny Great Performance, attend a Family Night Out, join a Family Playshop, and even try Family Yoga together! Dine in their award-winning Bean Sprouts café, a hip and healthy café that offers a variety of choices for the entire family, even picky eaters and those who have allergies/dietary challenges.
topics covered:
Animal Adaptations, Counting, Design, Earth Science, Ecosystems, Electricity, Energy, Engineering, Estimation, Geometry, Mathematics, Measurement, Performing Arts, Physical Activity, Physics, Storytelling, Visual Arts.
contact info
Phone: 630-637-8000
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Dupage Children’s Museum
Visit DuPage Children’s Museum—one of Chicagoland’s favorite places—where play allows kids to make new discoveries, explore new spaces, share experiences, and see themselves and their world in new and exciting ways! DuPage Children’s Museum provides children with fun, unique learning opportunities. Through exhibits, programs, and special events, every experience is designed to help children develop a strong foundation of creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and confidence—strengths that help them grow to become resilient, innovative, life-long learners. Build, discover, wonder, think, play, and more—the possibilities are endless.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Children’s Museum Lesson Plan
Children’s museums feature interactive exhibits that are designed to be manipulated by children.
The first children’s museum in the world was the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, founded in 1899. Hundreds of children’s museums have opened in the United States since then. As of 2007, the Association of Children’s Museums estimated that there were approximately 80 children’s museums in development alone.
View Lesson Plan>>