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!"
Coming
events and
attractions:
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!