Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago

A pretty good experience. We are a military family that came from out of town with our 6 year old to visit for the day. Oscar was in the tinker lab and he was fantastic! Got down on my son's level and asked about the project he made and seemed genuinely interested. He was helpful and attentive. Great job Oscar! Awesome staff!! The experience held his attention but only for about an hour and a half (expensive if we would have had to pay to get in). It was neat to experience something new. They definitely have enough staff, very pleased to see that part. However, I am not sure we would visit again as a planned trip. Overall a good experience. The staff was amazing, we got in free for military families, and they still required vaccine records and masks (thank you!) Thank you for supporting military families like mine.

A great variety of activities: big movement imaginative spaces, engineering/tinker space, exciting race car tracks, and arts and crafts. Long line when it opens on weekends, but it moves quickly. Don't be discouraged. Best for kids under 8.