YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
Join the “You Are What You Eat” tour to learn about healthy eating and working out while having fun!
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About BCM
The Bronzeville Children’s Museum was founded on August 20, 1993. Named after Bronzeville, where African Americans settled in Chicago after coming from the South. In this area, they created a booming business, cultural, political and residential center known at first as Black Metropolis and later as Bronzeville.
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. We believe that this format is critical to ensuring that the hands-on play experience imparts knowledge, and that our children remember what they learned and not just that they had time to play.
The Bronzeville Children’s Museum is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Please consider a donation to help us educate our future leaders.
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OUR EXHIBITS
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:
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You Are What You Eat
Choose this tour to learn about healthy eating and working out while having fun!
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African American Inventors Changing Lives:
In our ComEd gallery you can take a journey in time to visit African 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.
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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.
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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 African Americans from professional athletes, and musicians to political leaders came from Bronzeville.
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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.
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S.T.E.A.M.
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.
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Bronzeville Children’s Museum is the first and only African American children’s museum in the United States. Exposing children to the rich culture and contributions of African-Americans.
PROVIDENT HOSPITAL
Discover the innovation and impact of Provident Hospital, the first African American hospital in the country. Learn about Dr. Daniel Hale Williams who performed the first successful open heart surgery operation.
JEWEL STORE
Through educational hands on play you can master the skills to shop for healthy meals at the Jewel-Osco grocery store.
comed AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS
Discover African American inventors at the ComEd gallery. From Benjamin Banneker to Donna Augusta, learn about their contributions to beauty products, computers, and medical discoveries that have improved our lives.
News
Bronzeville Children’s Museum honors Lonnie Johnson, inventor of ‘Super Soaker’ kids’ toy
Families kick off Kwanzaa with children’s museum celebration
Written by Nader Issa, Posted 12/26/22 on READ ARTICLE on chicago.suntimes.com
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Bronzeville Children’s Museum Brings Families Together to Celebrate Kwanzaa
Posted 12/28/21 on nbcchicago.com
In honor of Black History Month, ABC7 is showcasing the achievements of African Americans.
Published: ABC 7 News – By Hosea Sanders
A Community Jewel: Peggy Montes’
“Peggy Montes, founder, president and visionary of an important African American institution.” – Defender/Worsom Robinson
Published: Chicago Defender Newspaper
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Stay-At-Home Dad: Bronzeville Children’s Museum not typical
Peter Ludwig (right) and his pal Marty demonstrate their art skills at the Bronzeville Children’s Museum. | Howard A. Ludwig~For Sun-Times Media
Published: May 22, 2013 6:14AM, By Howard A. Ludwig
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Tuskegee Airman visits the Bronzeville Children’s Museum
Image © by NBC Chicago, No copyright infringement intended. Published: By NBC CHICAGO 5
Membership
Join our effort to bring African and African-American history to life for young people through a tax–deductible sponsorship.
You have the freedom to select the membership category that suits you the best.
- Family $40
- Individual $35
- Senior (65 Plus), Grandparent and/or caregiver $30
- Patron $100-$499
- Sponsor $500-999
- Benefactor $1000
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Please download and fill out the form. Mail it with your check to:
BRONZEVILLE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
9301 South Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Press
Journalist or Media Professionals, Welcome:
If you are in need of photos, desire an interview, or need more press-related information please feel free to contact me. My mission is to educate. Exposing children to the rich culture and contributions of African Americans.
Peggy Montes,
Founder and President
1-773-721-9301
Contact
9301 SOUTH STONY ISLAND AVENUE
CHICAGO ILLINOIS, 60617
1-773-721-9301
bronzvlle@aol.com
If you want to get in touch with us, please use the contact form that you will find below. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Join our effort to bring African and African-American history to life for young people through a tax–deductible sponsorship.
Thank you for your valuable support in making African and African American history more engaging and accessible to young people. Your generous donation will enable us to create more dynamic and interactive learning experiences that inspire curiosity, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the diverse cultures and contributions of these significant communities. We greatly appreciate your contribution towards our efforts to promote education and cultural awareness.
Thank you,
Peggy Montes,
Founder and President
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BRONZEVILLE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
9301 South Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Location & Hours
9301 SOUTH STONY ISLAND AVENUE
CHICAGO ILLINOIS, 60617
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WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY:
10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, and Last Tour at 2 PM
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