DuPage Children's Museum

Name: DuPage Children's Museum
Address: 301 N Washington Street, Naperville, IL, 60540, US
Telephone: (630) 637-8000
Price range: $$

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DuPage Children's Museum

Explore, create, build, discover, wonder, think, play, and more – Every visit is an adventure! Explore, create, build, discover, wonder, think, play, and more!

Every visit is an adventure in fun and learning. DuPage Children’s Museum ignites the potential of all children to learn through hands-on exploration. The Museum is located in downtown Naperville, a quick walk from the Naperville Metra train station. Parking is free and the building is wheelchair accessible. For information about hours, Museum admission and membership packages, visit dupagechildrens.org or call 630.637.8000.

09/02/2026

Back by popular demand! LEGO® Build & Talk is returning to DCM, September 5–7, for three days of building, playing, and family connection.

Designed for children ages 6–9 and their caregivers, this hands-on pop-up experience uses LEGO® play to spark fun, meaningful conversations about digital play.

🔗 Let's connect: dupagechildrens.org/lego-build-talk/
👉 Included with Museum admission or membership.

09/01/2026

🍎 Save the Date: Educator Open House is Monday, September 28. Looking for new ways to engage your students? Join us for a fun, free evening designed just for educators.

🍏 Explore DCM’s playful learning experiences, educational resources, and more. dupagechildrens.org/educator-open-house/

08/30/2026

Big ideas. Bold attempts. Paper airplanes that may or may not go exactly as planned. ✈️ At DCM, there’s always room to try something new and see where your imagination takes you. Come play, experiment, and take flight!

dupagechildrens.org/visit/

08/27/2026

Scouts—it’s your turn to invent, build, and explore at DCM! ⚡September 24–27, dive into Scout STEAM Labs that spark curiosity and creativity.

Choose your adventure:
🤖 Design a Travel Bot
🎨 Art Explosion
🛞 Let It Roll
🦉 Whooo’s For Dinner (pictured)
🛶 River Rescue Rangers

💡 Each 60-min lab includes time to explore the Museum, all material, and a patch!

🎟️ Reserve your spot now ➡️ dupagechildrens.org/scouts/steam-labs/
Registration closes Monday, September 21. Register individually or as a group!

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Three Fires Council, Scouting America

08/26/2026

A hammer. Some wood. A big idea. And a whole lot of imagination. 🔨✨From simple structures to seriously impressive creations, there’s no telling what might come to life in the Construction House!

Here, children can use real wood and real tools to design, build, tinker, and problem-solve. There’s no right way to build. Just plenty of opportunities to try an idea, figure things out, and build confidence along the way. What would you build? 👀

Come play at DCM: dupagechildrens.org/visit/

08/25/2026

🎪✨This Thursday, August 27 at 11:00am, step right up for some circus fun at DCM! The Venardos Circus is rolling into town—Join us for a special mini-performance right here at the Museum!

Get a sneak peek of the magic, music, and Broadway-style excitement of this animal-free circus before the big top goes up. 🎤🎟️🎉

Come curious, leave amazed!
dupagechildrens.org/admission/
👉 This performance is included with Museum admission or membership.

Supported by the Ronald L McDaniel Foundation and partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

08/23/2026

Here’s to a year full of curiosity, confidence and “I wonder…” moments! 💛✨ And when school is out, the learning doesn’t have to stop—there’s always more to explore at DCM! dupagechildrens.org/visit/

08/20/2026

🐱 Ears on? Check! Paws ready? Check! 💖We’re ready for Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days! ✨

Pinch on the left, pinch on the right… grab Pandy’s hand and hold on tight! 🐾
Tomorrow, Friday, August 21, the fun begins! We can’t wait to play, create, imagine, and get crafty with you! 🐱💕

🗓️ August 21–23
🎟️ Grab your tickets
dupagechildrens.org/gabbys-dollhouse-meowseum-discovery-days/

Gabby's Dollhouse Association of Children's Museums

08/19/2026

🎪✨ Save the date! The Venardos Circus is rolling into town, and we’re celebrating in style! Join us Thursday, August 27 at 11:00am for a special mini-performance by their fabulous Pre-Show Host—right here at the Museum!

Get a sneak peek of the magic, music, and Broadway-style excitement of this animal-free circus before the big top goes up.

🎟️ 🎉 Come curious, leave amazed! dupagechildrens.org/admission/
This performance is included with Museum admission or membership.

This program is supported by the Ronald L McDaniel Foundation and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

08/18/2026

Get ready for a cat-tastic weekend of play! 🐱💖 Explore hands-on activities, creative play, storytelling, crafts, and interactive experiences inspired by Gabby's Dollhouse—all included with Museum admission!

And that's not all... Gabby is coming to the Museum! ✨ Don't miss your chance to
meet her during a special Meet & Greet (tickets required).

🗓️ THIS Friday–Sunday, August 21–23
🎟️ Get your tickets today! 🐱💖
dupagechildrens.org/gabbys-dollhouse-meowseum-discovery-days/

Association of Children's Museums

Address

301 N Washington Street
Naperville, IL
60540

Telephone

(630) 637-8000

Website

https://dupagechildrens.org/

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