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Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, Illinois


$4.00 per person
ages 2 & over.

101 E. Beaufort
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 433-3444
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      to Central Illinois Premier Children's Museum located in Normal, Illinois

Free Floor Programs at the CDM

Here are a few free floor programs you can look forward to this spring. Free floor programming requires paid admission of $4 per person ages 2 and above.

National Agriculture Week

Come celebrate National Agriculture Week at CDM! Step into the AgMazing exhibit and experience agriculture first-hand. Meet experts in the field, make and take agriculture projects, visit some furry friends and more! Each day will host a variety of activities, including a bus trip to the Ropp Farm on Saturday, March 22. Look for details on our website.

Dates: March 18-22
Times: TBA - check back soon!

Physics of Toys

A lot of basic science can be found in sports and toys. The ISU Physics Club does more than just study; they also like to play! They will bring some of their favorite toys along, so come and see what scientific concepts there are in their design and use on Physics Day!

Date: Thursday, March 27
Time: 10 to 11 a.m. • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Conservation of Energy

Energy is one of the central ideas in science and has many different forms. Join ISU’s Physics Club and discover how the sun creates its heat and light, how energy is used in our bodies, and why energy does not really disappear when it’s “gone.”

Date: Friday, April 25
Time: 10 to Noon

Motion

From Aristotle to Galileo, many famous scientists had their ideas about motion. Why does it occur, and how do we measure it?? Join us as the ISU Physics Club presents some hands-on demonstrations of all kinds of motion: fast, slow, straight lines, and in circles!

Date: Thursday, May 8
Time: 10 to 11 a.m. • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Little Red’s Day Off

Prairie Fire Theater presents “Little Red’s Day Off,” based on the familiar storyline of Little Red Riding Hood.

Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 6:30 p.m.

FETCH Lab

The Museum’s FETCH!™ Lab activities will take place on the second floor of the Museum daily at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and at 1 p.m. on Sundays. Here is a complete schedule.

Programming Registration Form (PDF)

CDM News

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Fetch Summer Schedule

Chiddix Junior High Compact presents Ruff's Friday Fetch Fest Listen to their Public Service Announcements Here!

Ruff's Friday FETCH! Fest Hosted by CJHS

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Free Floor Programs at the CDM

Sign Up Now for Summer Camps! [PDF]

Registration Underway for 2008 Camp Invention! [PDF]

Where Can You Park to Visit CDM?

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The Children's Discovery Museum is a division of the Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department.