Chicago Children's Museum, Children's museum at Navy Pier, Chicago, United States.
Description
The Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier offers multiple floors filled with hands-on exhibits exploring art, science, construction, and water play for young visitors. The spaces are designed so children of different ages can explore and learn on their own.
History
The museum was founded and houses Michael's Museum, a collection of about 100 miniature treasures donated by founder Michael Horvich in the institution's early years. This collection shows how the museum grew from a private gathering of objects.
Culture
The museum presents the Tuskegee Airmen through an aviation exhibit where children learn about military service and African American accomplishments. Visitors engage with these stories and discover an important chapter of American history.
Practical
The museum offers special visit times for families who need extra support, with reduced sensory stimulation and specialized staff. This makes the experience more comfortable for children with different needs.
Did you know?
The Tinkering Lab is a space where children work with real tools and materials to design, build, and test their own mechanical inventions. This hands-on workshop lets kids turn their ideas into actual prototypes.
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