Children's Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois

10/12/2026

Magnatile fun at CHOM!

10/12/2026

CHOM is open today, 10/12 -- from 10-2

10/05/2026

OPEN on Monday, October 12 (school holiday) 10 am - 2 pm

09/24/2026

Look for Juliet D'Mod's kids adventure this Saturday!

09/24/2026

GRAND OPENING with with all our new things and places! $15 off this weekend for GRANDparent memberships. Even Bright Bites is offering $5 lunches for kiddos!

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

✨ **BIG CHANGES ARE HAPPENING AT CHOM!** ✨

Something exciting is happening behind the scenes at the **Children’s Hands-On Museum (CHOM)**! 🛠️🎨🧩

We’re giving CHOM a fresh new look as we work on renovations designed to create an even more **engaging, interactive, and welcoming experience for children and families.** 🧒🏽👧🏾❤️

Our team is working hard to transform the space into an environment where **learning comes to life, imagination has no limits, and every child can explore, create, discover, and HAVE FUN!** 🌟

👀 **Stay tuned…** We can’t wait to show you what’s coming!

**CHOM is getting a makeover—and we’re just getting started!** 🎉🔨✨

09/06/2026

Reminder: CHOM will be closed until September 24. GRAND reopening that weekend!

08/27/2026

We are excited to partner with the FACE Department of Freeport School District 145!

Come out and visit our booth at their upcoming FACE Resource Fair! We’ll be there connecting with families, sharing information, and celebrating the amazing things we have at CHOM.
Bring your family and stop by our booth we can’t wait to see you!

FACE In the Community

Tonight, I had the pleasure of attending the meeting of the Children's Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois. What an exciting opportunity to learn more about the work they are doing to inspire curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning for children and families in our community!

Come visit the CHOM booth at our FACE Resource Fair!
Thursday, September 17
5:00–7:00 PM
Freeport Middle School

Stop by their booth, learn more about CHOM, and discover the exciting resources and opportunities they have to offer our families!