Our philosophy of building children’s minds is reinforced by a unique guided tour format that emphasizes the educational message each exhibit is designed to achieve.

The exhibits are designed for children ages 4 to 9. You may select from one of the following one hour tours:

• You Are What You Eat

  Choose this tour to learn about healthy eating and working out while having fun!

• Inventors Changing Lives:

  In our Comed gallery you can take a journey in time to visit cultural American inventors who made great inventions that changed our lives for the better. Learn about great inventions for Beauty products, computers, and great medical science discoveries and cures. Inventors like Benjamin Banneker from the 17th century to today’s Apple computer Engineer Donna Augusta.

• Journey to our “S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math):”

  Tour where your mission is to discover how your world is surrounded by S.T.E.A.M. Let your imagination take flight on a journey to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

• Tour of Bronzeville Landmarks:

  Take a tour and learn about the people and landmarks of historic Bronzeville where you can become a banker or a doctor. Some of Chicago’s most famous and influential Americans from professional athletes, and musicians to political leaders came from Bronzeville.

Since 1998, the Bronzeville Children’s Museum has provided families with a unique, hands-on learning experience that celebrates culture, history, and education. We are deeply grateful for the support of our community, which has allowed us to continue this important mission.

Like many institutions, we are experiencing the impact of today’s economic environment. Over the years, the cost of maintaining our exhibits, staffing, and resources has increased significantly. However, we have never increased pricing. In order to sustain the quality of our programs and keep the museum thriving for future generations, we will be updating our admission prices.

Beginning January 1, 2026, general admission will be $10 per person. Members will continue to enjoy free admission to events and tours.

This increase ensures that we can preserve the high-quality, hands-on experiences you’ve come to expect while continuing to grow and improve.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. Together, we will keep inspiring the next generation of learners.

The Bronzeville Children’s Museum exhibits and programs are specially designed for children ages 4–9. At this stage, children are ready to actively participate, explore, and learn through hands-on activities.

WHY AGES 4–9?

Younger children—toddlers and infants—learn in different ways and may not benefit fully from our exhibits. To ensure the best experience for families and groups, we focus our programs on children who can engage directly with the activities, hands-on.

OUR COMMITMENT

We welcome families of all ages. If you bring infants or younger children, we kindly ask that parents closely supervise them during your visit, as our exhibits are designed for children aged 4–9. This helps us maintain a safe, focused, and enriching experience for everyone. We also encourage you to return as your little ones grow, so they can fully enjoy and benefit from the museum’s hands-on activities.

Thank you for supporting the Bronzeville Children’s Museum and helping us continue our mission of preserving history and inspiring the next generation.

Did you know you can purchase books, toys, apparel, and keepsakes right here at the Bronzeville Children’s Museum?

From colorful slinkies, puzzles, and jump ropes, to inspiring books, bookmarks, and learning tools, and even T-shirts to show your museum pride—there’s something special for every child and family.

Every purchase helps support the museum’s mission of celebrating cultural American history and inspiring young learners.

Visit our Gift Area today and bring a piece of the museum home!

9301 South Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60617
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM