It’s the middle of June and school has been out for about 2 weeks already. Are you sick of hearing, “I’m SOOOOO bored!” too?

I know I am, which is why I’ve decided to add The DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville IL to my list of fun things to do around Plainfield.

Every year we become members of The Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, IL as well as the DuPage Children’s Museum. Believe me, when you have more than 3 kids, and plan on visiting more than twice in one year, it’s always more money savvy to enjoy the benefits of a yearly membership! The annual family membership of the museum is only $88 for a family membership and also includes a 10% discount at the museum store. It also entitles you to admission on Monday mornings which are members only days. There are several different membership packages available and all of them are tax deductible!

Today I bargained with my kids. (yes, Dr. Spock… I know it’s wrong!) I told them if they behaved in the office while I had root canal, that I’d take them to do something fun. Since we were already halfway there, the DuPage Children’s Museum made the most amount of sense.

Believe it or not, I had 4 kids behaving like angels for a complete hour! My endodontist, Dr. Michael Elasaad was relieved… and I was amazed! I still wonder how they pulled it off?

The Museum is located at:

301 N. Washington St.
Naperville IL 60540
(630) 637-8000

The Museum hours and Explorer Store Hours are:

Monday 9:00 to 1:00 pm (members only)
Tuesday 9:00 to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 to 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 to 8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 to 12:00 pm

They have a cafeteria area located in the lower level which includes a microwave and vending machines. We usually pack a sack lunch and snacks, and head down there mid day. There are so many fun things to do at the museum. Some of my kids favorites are the tool shop, the bubble center, and the lights exhibit. Everything is tangible and interactive.

It’s also a great place to host a birthday party!

If you looking for a place to take the kids this summer when it’s too hot to go outside, be sure to make time to head on down to Naperville’s Riverwalk district to spend some time with the kids at the DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville IL.

Julie Ferenzi | Realtor®
Plainfield IL Homes
630-673-6233