About Us
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago offers 17 interactive, hands-on exhibits for children ages birth to 8. All of our exhibits and programs are aligned to the Illinois State Learning Standards and are designed to nurture a love of learning in young children.
Our Vision
Expanding every child’s mind through the power of play
Our Mission
Creating learning experiences that spark imagination and curiosity
Core Values
- Meaningful Engagement – We create deep connections with visitors that lead to long-term affinity.
- Joyful Exploration – We experience joy and enthusiasm with a mindset of investigation and exploration.
- Creative Problem-Solving – We apply a creative lens to problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Empathetic Interactions – We identify, understand and respond to others emotions and needs.
- Passionate Professionalism – Love of what you do in support of the mission.
Diversity Statement
Kohl Children’s Museum welcomes everyone by respecting and valuing the unique characteristics and perspectives of each visitor, staff, and community member. We evolve through learning and listening to foster diversity of participation, thought, and experience.
Play is for Everyone
We are committed to providing a place of learning and play that is fully welcoming to all. We ask that all guests participate in an atmosphere of respect for the unique characteristics and perspectives of each visitor, staff, and community member. Disruptive or aggressive language and behavior toward visitors or staff will not be tolerated.
A key element of respect is understanding that representation matters, and that children and families should be able to see themselves reflected in Museum offerings as valued partners in play. Providing a diversity of participation, thought, and experience allows us to more accurately reflect the community around us. We believe the role of a museum is to provide an environment where children and their caregivers can learn about themselves and about the world around them.
Join us in respecting and celebrating each person’s important role in our community. By doing so, we can fulfill our mission to create learning experiences that spark imagination and curiosity for all.
Visitors
An average of 300,000 people visit Kohl Children’s Museum each year. The Museum has approximately 6,000 member families, who enjoy the purpose-built facility, 17 interactive, hands-on exhibits, and easily accessible location.