About our programs

Chicago Children’s Museum offers a rotating calendar of programs in the Art Studio, Great Hall, Pritzker Playspace, and Tinkering Lab. Please visit program locations for session times and free passes.

Space is limited. Free passes are available 1 hour before the workshop starts at each workshop location.

Art Studio

Workshop Times
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm

Daring Self Portraits
March 6 - May 6
All Ages
Create a spectacular self-portrait showing you at your most daring! Have you walked a tight-rope, sang a song in front of a crowd or stood up for a friend? Draw yourself loud and proud!

Pritzker Playspace

Session Times
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm

Enchanted Forest
March 22 - June 24
Come join us for a fun adventure in the Enchanted Forest! It's a magical place where children and families can let their imaginations run wild, sharpen their observation skills, and engage their senses in our beautiful woodland garden. See you there!

Tinkering Lab

Workshop Times
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm

Make It Roll
March 13 - May 6
Ages 3 and up
Create your own rolling contraption and test it out on our ramp!

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