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Child-Led Play
Where Learning Begins Through Exploration
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn is a place where children explore, create, and learn through hands-on experiences designed just for them.
We encourage parents to let their child lead the play—allowing their imagination and sense of discovery to guide their experience. While each exhibit aligns with key educational standards, to a child, it’s simply fun.
Through sights, sounds, textures, and movement, they interact with a world crafted just for them. More than just play—this is education through exploration.

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Field Trip Forecast
Planning the best time to visit? Check our weekly Field Trip Forecast to see when the museum may be busier than usual.
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Each week, we post a new Field Trip Forecast so you can plan your visit accordingly.

Upcoming Events
- Messy ArtMay 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Multiple DatesMember Only HourMay 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Gardening with Grandpa AndyMay 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
More Ways to Enjoy the Museum






Play. Learn. Grow
"Play is the highest form of research." — Albert Einstein
Play is more than entertainment—it’s how children develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. At the museum, every experience is an opportunity to learn through exploration.
Repetitive play is essential to a child’s development. Each time they return to an exhibit, they engage with it in new ways, building on past experiences and developing skills that grow with them. A simple activity today becomes a deeper discovery tomorrow.
Encourage your child to lead the way—observe, interact, and watch them grow with every visit.


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About the Museum
What started as a simple idea from Carol Marsh, a mother living in Oak Lawn in the late 1990s, has grown into a beloved learning space that serves thousands of families each year. Through community support and a dedication to early childhood education, the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn has become a place where play sparks learning, curiosity thrives, and families grow together.


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