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Wonder Works Children's Museum
4.5 ★★★★★ 718 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Oak Park, Illinois
6,400 sq. ft. of play areas & interactive exhibits plus concerts tailored to kids 1 through 6.
Plan your visit
- Ages parents visit with kids 1–7, going by reviews
- Admission around $5 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
- Grip socks bring grip socks — the venue and reviewers mention they're required for play
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (708) 383-4815
- Website wonder-works.org
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
What parents highlight
“I did 4 stars because it definitely wasnt as clean and well kept up as Kohl and the others in the area.”
“Loved it, for a small amount you can access and your little ones will have a blast, plenty of toys and so many to explore.”
What parents say
Was there yesterday for the dino exhibit they had going on. It was very nice. They had the place turned into dino world and the kids loved it. It's a very small place but the staff were very attentive and easy to talk to. Everyone was so friendly.
I came here with my preschooler and baby. Both had a great time. It's nice that everything is condensed into a small location so my preschooler can have fun without me having to follow her all over. She absolutely loved the slide and ride-on cars. I liked the designated baby areas with plenty of toys for baby.
Kids had a blast. But its definitely smaller than the others in the group. I did 4 stars because it definitely wasnt as clean and well kept up as Kohl and the others in the area. But the employees were very sweet. I don't think I'll drive this far again just for it, but if I'm in the area it's nice to know it's there.
Very enjoyable space. Lots to do for my toddler. Only comment,which is hard to control, is sick kids or people should NOT be allowed in. Again, this is a hard thing to mandate but kids with obvious signs up infection should not be allowed in.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Wonder Works Children's Museum — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
Sensory-friendly play
Wonder Works Children's Museum is mentioned for sensory-friendly sessions — typically quieter play times with lights and music turned down. Schedules for these change, so call ahead to confirm the next session before you go.
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