Children's Neighborhood Museum

The Children's Neighborhood Museum
Imagine a tot-sized replica of a town built especially for kids or a place where they can drive a car to the grocery store, gas up at the local gas station, be a star on stage or a pizza stand owner! Our Neighborhood is a place where children ages 1-6 can practice various roles in a community, challenging themselves to explore, imagine and create, exercising both mind and body. They may even enter the Neighborhood's "backyard" where they can climb, crawl, slide and be busy bodies in a safe environment! We have designed our Children's Neighborhood Museum specifically for children 1-6 years old. We even meet a variety of "Illinois State Learning Standards" that have been developed for Early Childhood Developmental Education.

GENERAL HOURS:
(Scheduled open hours are subject to change/cancellation without notice):
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:30 am

AFTERNOONS:
Mondays and Wednesdays: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Tuesdays: 3:30 – 5:00 pm FREE* admittance

EVENINGS:
Mondays and Wednesdays: 5:30 - 7:00

ADMISSION PRICES:
$4 per child. Maximum 30 children, so get here early! All Children must have an adult chaperone.

SUMMER DAY & EVENING CLASSES:
We’re offering three fun classes your children will love: Things That Go!, Our 5 Senses and Music & Movement. Pre-registration is required; limited spaces available.

MUSEUM EVENTS:
This summer we have an exciting variety of theatre productions and special events. Most shows are appropriate for children up to 10 years old

2009 SUMMER EVENTS:
The “I Love America” Magic Show – Come see this fun, energetic show filled with magic, puppets, music and storytelling, which is all about being a good person and treating others with respect. The children will be delighted when they meet Tim’s puppet ‘Harvey”.
July 22 – at 10:00 am in the Robert W. Rolek Community Center East Multipurpose Room.

Macaroni Soup Concert – Love music? Want to have some fun? Come join us for some wiggling and giggling, and hopping and stomping and everybody singing along with ‘Miss Carole Peterson’ considered the Pied Piper of Children’s Music. The kids will love this energetic concert!
August 5 – at 10:00 am in the Robert W. Rolek Community Center East Multipurpose Room.

THEATRE PRODUCTIONS:
A Winnie the Pooh Birthday Tail – When Eeyore loses his tail just before his birthday party, Winnie the Pooh and all his friends of the Hundred Acre Wood team up to find it.
June 9 – at 6:30 pm in the Children’s Neighborhood Museum.
June 17 – at 10:00 am in the Robert W. Rolek Community Center East Multipurpose Room.

The Three Little Pigs – When the wolf is seeking pork, the bacon starts shakin’ and makin’ a sturdy, tooth-proof home. Expect audience participation in this wacky performance that will have you rooting for the little porkers as they scramble to save their skins.
July 7 – at 6:30 pm in the Children’s Neighborhood Museum.
July 15 – at 10:00 am in the Robert W. Rolek Community Center East Multipurpose Room.

Through The Looking Glass – The Musical Misadventures of a Girl Named Alice – This silly adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass depicts the coming-of-age story with fun twists and music audiences of all ages will adore. You’ll recognize some of your favorite characters of Wonderland and meet dozens of new ones along Alice’s journey to the eighth square of the chessboard to accomplish her goal of becoming queen.
August 4 – at 6:30 pm in the Children’s Neighborhood Museum.
August 12 – at 10:00 am in the Robert W. Rolek Community Center East Multipurpose Room.

• We also do birthday parties, school field trips and group rentals
• New annual museum memberships are starting on July 1, 2009
• Handprint Tile Sponsorship opportunities are available

Call Peggy Johnson 847-546-8558, ext. 248 or for more information about birthday parties, rentals, classes, special events and much more! Become a member of our Children's Neighborhood Museum and enjoy family fun and discounts all year long!

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