Wonder Works, a Children’s Museum in Oak Park, Illinois, provides a hands-on, multi-generational learning environment intended to strengthen the social, emotional and intellectual development of children all over the Chicago area
A Children’s Museum in Oak Park, Illinois

Wonder Works is 6,400 square feet of fun and exploration. We are a perfect place for your next Field Trip of children in day care, pre-school, Kindergarten, first or second grade. If you would like to book a Field Trip day, night or weekends, call us at 708.383.4815, fill out the Field Trip Registration Form below or e-mail us.

Choose the Field Trip option that best fits your needs


Child Count 10-30
    Cost
  • $4.00/child


  • Includes
  • Admission to the museum during our normal
    hours of operation
  • One adult for every four children is free,
    $4.00/adult thereafter
  • Private Snack room use available for a $10.00
    fee, seating for 24 children

Child Count 31-60
    Cost
  • $4.00/child


  • Includes
  • Admission to the museum on most Mondays
    or Tuesdays when the museum is not open
    to the public or Wednesday-Friday after 12:00pm
  • Up to three hours to explore the museum
  • One adult for every four children is free,
    $4.00/adult thereafter
  • Snack room use available at no charge,
    seating for 24 children

Child Count > 60
    Cost
  • $4.00/child


  • Includes
  • Admission to the museum on most Mondays
    or Tuesdays when the museum is not open
    to the public
  • Up to three hours to explore the museum
  • All adults are free
  • Snack room use available at no charge,
    seating for 24 children

Options
  • Gift Bags $2.00/child
Interested in a field trip, learn more below


Scheduling
  • Must be scheduled at least 5 business days in advance
  • Field Trips may not begin before 10:00am
  • Snack room becomes available at 11:00am
  • Can be scheduled over the phone, by (e)mail, or fax
  • No deposit is required to schedule
  • Payment is due day of, but may be made previous to trip
  • No more than one Field Trip will be booked for a given time
  • Field Trip is charged for attending children, not for scheduled children
Arriving
  • Parking for cars and vans available in rear of building, on Elmwood (side street) or North Ave (metered)
  • Bus parking is limited and is available on Elmwood next to Wonder Works
  • Entrance is in the rear of building
  • A coat room is available upon entering Wonder Works
  • Sign in at desk upon entering, payment is due at this time. Wonder Works will accept cash, business/personal checks and Visa or Master Card for payment
  • A brief orientation will be given by museum staff at the beginning of your trip
Amenities and Responsibilities
  • Attending adults are responsible for all members of the Field Trip
  • Refrigerator/freezer and microwave on site
  • Wonder Works offers no food, all food must be brought in or delivered
  • Maximum seating in the snack room is 24 children
Special Circumstances
  • Wonder Works is universally accessible and welcomes children of all abilities. We offer free admission to adult caregivers for children of special needs in addition to required adults for Field Trips. Please ask for further accommodations if needed.
  • Due to a generous donation by GE, and many private funders, Wonder Works can offer discounted or waived admissions for qualifying organizations. Please ask for details.

 

Wonder Works Field Trip Reservation Form

Complete then print this form and mail it to Wonder Works at 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302, or fax it to 708.383.5730.   A Field Trip coordinator will contact you to verify your reservation.  If you have any questions please call us at 708.383.4815, or email us.
   
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