Oak Lawn Children's Museum Reopens Saturday For Play Dates

OAK LAWN, IL — Yay! After seven months of closure due to the pandemic, the Children’s Museum In Oak Lawn will open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 17. Staff can’t wait to hear the sound of play in the museum.

All guests must reserve a play session in advance. Museum members must also reserve a session; tickets are free to members, but they still have to make a reservation.

The museum’s limited play sessions are an important part of commitment to the safety of guests and staff, allowing for social distancing and additional deep cleaning. Guests can expect some changes in exhibits to allow for easier cleaning.

Everyone aged 2 and up must wear a mask. Temperature checks will be taken prior to entry. If you’re not feeling well, please stay home.

The pandemic has been tough for Illinois’s children’s museums, which have had little revenue coming in. COVID-19 has closed the Orpheum Children's Science Museum in Champaign. In August, the Oak Lawn children’s museum opened for private parties.

Plan Your Visit to the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn at the following times and dates:

• Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon
• Oct. 18 from 10 a.m .to noon
• Oct. 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon
• Oct. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon

More play dates will be scheduled in the near future. Tickets can be reserved online.