The Children's Museum of Illinois is a hands-on, interactive museum for children ages three to twelve! Its exhibits and activities complement and enhance children's educational opportunities, particularly in the arts and sciences. The museum contributes to the community's quality of life as an educational facility, visitor attraction, family activity, and a site for volunteerism. "Where children play to learn,and adults learn to play!" |
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| Thanks to our 2009 Sponsors! |
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| Marvel Jerger Pediatric Dentistry Jim and Deana Smiley Yellow Book Wonder Associated Anesthesiologists of Decatur, Ltd Brooks Kids: Dr. Benjamin Brooks DCC Marketing Group The Jim Livasy Family The Kelly Group PPG Industries Tate & Lyle Texas Road House Visionary Ameren Brechnitz Group of Raymond James CEFCU Fast Impressins/Dynagraphics Lindsay Marie Sparks Foundation McDonalds Soy Capital Bank/J.L. Hubbard Busey K.M.B. Service Corp St. Mary's Hospital Wal-Mart |
| 55 South Country Club Road Decatur, Illinois 62521 217.423.5437 www.cmofil.com info@cmofil.com |
| Museum Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 9:30 am-4:30 pm Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Closed Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving. Closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 for the Holidays. OPEN for HAPPY NOON YEAR: Museum open 10:00-1:00 on Thursday, December 31 |
| Admission prices: Ages 2 and over: $5.00 CMI Members: FREE! Ages 1 & Under: Free UPCOMING FREE DAYS: Thursday, January 28, 2010 Saturday, May 1, 2010 |
| Pavement of Memories Commemorate a special day, honor a loved one, or pay tribute to a favorite person. Pavers still available. Makes a Great Gift |
Decatur Legacy Remember your favorite nonprofit organizations in your will or estate plan. every dollar you leave behind benefits the decatur area. Give back to the community and help support the Children's Museum of Illinois by donating a charitable gift that will benefit the community for generations to come. For more Information Please Visit: www.dosomethinggreat.org or please call: 217.429.3000 Helping make a difference in the lives of tomorrow Decatur Area P.O. Box 1242 Decatur, IL 62525 |
| Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 5th 8:30 a.m. Give Santa your list and enjoy a yummy breakfast. Meet Mrs. Clause, make a decorative holiday craft, and explore the museum! Preregistration and prepayment are required for this event. Children must be accompanied by paying adult. CMI Members: $6 per person Nonmembers: $9 per person |
| Gingerbread House Workshop Saturday, December 5th 10:00 a.m. You're invited for this fun family event! Come decorate your very own Gingerbread House to take home! Preregistration and prepayment are required for this event. CMI Members: $12 per house Nonmembers: $16 per house |
| Happy Noon Year! Celebrate the New Year with a special craft, loads of fun, and a SHOWER of CONFETTI! Museum open 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED CMI Members: $1 Nonmembers: $6 |
| PLEASE NOTE ! MUSEUM WILL CLOSE EARLY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12th at 3:00 p.m. due to a special event! |