Madison loved The Children’s Museum In Oak Lawn, Illinois. Mom, on the other hand, not so impressed. I found that admission price was a bit high for what we found there. Adults are $4 and kids are $3.50. They toys and things to do were considerably old. There wasn’t a lot of room and the place easily got trashed. When we went, they were busy, and you felt like you were on top of everyone else. Currently, it is located in a very small building. They are in the process of raising money to move the museum and get newer projects for the kids to do. Once this happens, it will be a great place to take your kids. However, until that happens, I would pass on going here.
The Children’s Museum In Oak Lawn, Illinois
Posted by Lisa on December 10th, 2007
Posted in Illinois, Oak Lawn 
Tags: children, childrens_museum, Illinois, mom, money, museum, oak_lawn
I actually go to the museum because it is small. The toys are a little dated, but I think they get a lot of use. The lake setting is beautiful and the park next door is fun for the kids. It’s sad in a way that they will be moving from this location, but they clearly need more room. The director shared some of the new plans with me last time we were there.
I do like that when you have your birthday party there that you get the entire museum, albeit small, to yourself. I wouldn’t necessarily pass on going to the museum, but you are right in that it can get crowded very quickly. My kids always have fun and that’s really what it is about.
We went on a Saturday, and it was like a zoo. I guess I expected more for the cost. I can’t wait until they open the new one.
I was there through the week and it was a zoo, but every kid was having fun. I guess I look at it from the perspective that if it weren’t busy… I’d be worried. It’s a very popular place that my kids enjoy. We will definitely return.