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Kohl Children's Museum

2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026
847 832 6600
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Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Glenview
Type: Children’s Museums
Description: A bright and friendly place for children of all ages, featuring a life-sized train car and a water room.
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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

A WONDERFUL destination for young children and their families..... we used to attend the Kohl Museum on Green Bay Road in Wilmette with our children, some 30 years ago - now we enjoy bringing our grandchildren to it's successor in Glenview! Great place to explore and play - spend time watching the other kids.... get wet, expend some energy and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We visit family on the north shore every year and we always make a trip to kohl's! Our kids love it....and so do we! The water room is at least an hour of fun for our family! My husband and oldest son have a blast painting each others faces! The vet's, the bank, the grocery store and etc....all great fun... More

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Chicago, IL
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Given that people rave about this place I do expect more. It's fairly small, and geared toward very young children. The exhibits are not nearly as dynamic as the ads would have you believe. Parking is a nightmare on any given bad-weather day which we do have many of. Our kids are bored there after visiting a couple times. Save... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

It's basically a mini-world that my sister and I used to beg my mom to take us too. It's got a mini daycare, doctors office, and the famous mini grocery store. It's the ultimate dolly-world

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Fox Lake, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We had a great time at the Kohl Children's Museum. I never knew we had such a fun and creative place to take my boys. They loved everything especially the water room. Yes be prepared it has tons of interactive water stations. Note to parents do not let the little ones wear long sleeves. My boys had a blast with... More

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SKOKIE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We had annual membership and visited the museum several time. Each time there were new activities and kids enjoyed it. So did the adults. Staff is very helpful. Food at cafeteria is good and not too expensive.

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Glenview, Illinois, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

This place is really wonderful. My 8 year old and 5 year old continually beg me to come here day in and day out.

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Park Ridge, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Great fun for kids. My son really enjoyed painting his own face, the water area and of course "pretend shopping". I think it's best suited for ages 2-6. Anything over that they may get bored.

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Itasca, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

i loved this place, we had a bday party here but you had to bring everything from food to knife, forks, napkins. Parking is not that great and lines can go all the way outside the door. it gets crowed very fast so go early or go on the weekdays. we went on a sunday at around 12pm and it... More

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Glenview,IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

This children's museum is off the beaten path but well worth the trek! All exhibits are hands on. The kids are learning through play! The miniature Potbelly's sandwich shop is a favorite for budding sandwich makers!

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