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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

Toddler Time at the Children’s Discovery Museum!

It’s time for you and your toddler to play and learn together! This program is designed for children 18-36 months old and their adult partner. Cost includes program, snack and Museum exploration for one child and one adult. Program cost: Museum passholder $7/non-passholder $10. Payment must accompany registration. 24-hour cancellation required for credit. MIN/MAX: 5/15

Elmo Loves Babies!

Babies and toddlers love Elmo! We will play “I Spy Red” and blanket games. We will make a “Who Loves the Baby” book and a special valentine. Children may bring a baby or Elmo doll to class, as well as a baby blanket.

Date: Wednesday, February 27
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Activity # 902100 Section # 01

Date: Wednesday, February 27
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activity # 902100 Section # 02

Date: Thursday, February 28  FULL
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 902100 Section # 03

Blue’s Big Blue Day

Follow the clues to Blue’s Big Day at the Museum. Blue and his friends will help us explore water, cylinders, and taste blueberries. We’ll even make a Blue puppet and paw prints to help you play Blue’s Clues at home. This will be a splashy day, so dress appropriately.

Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Activity # 903100 Section # 01

Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activity # 903100 Section # 02

Date: Thursday, March 20 FULL
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 903100 Section # 03

This Little Piggy Goes to the Farm

Can you find the eggs? Can you find the hen? Let the farm fun begin! We’ll paint with our piggies and be animals in a barn. We’ll even be kitties that like to chase yarn. How many critters do you see? Come and help us count: 1-2-3!

Date: Thursday, April 10
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 904100 Section # 04

Date: Wednesday, April 23
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Activity # 904100 Section # 01

Date: Wednesday, April 23 FULL
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activity # 904100 Section # 02

Date: Thursday, April 24 FULL
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 904100 Section # 03

Ring Around a Rosie… Mommies Love Posies

All mothers love flowers, especially if they are from their little one. We will explore all our senses while we admire the beauty of flowers, and we will make a special gift for mom. But, we can’t forget the dirt and water that all plants need to grow, so plan to get a little messy.

Date: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Activity # 905100 Section # 01

Date: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activity # 905100 Section # 02

Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 905100 Section # 03

Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Activity # 905100 Section # 04

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