DuPage Children's Museum Naperville | Hours, Parking & Guide

DuPage Children’s Museum sits in Downtown Naperville at 301 N Washington St, directly beside the Naperville Metra station, and has spent more than 35 years inviting kids and their grown-ups to be curious, creative and full of wonder. Everything inside is designed for children ages 0 to 10, with hands-on exhibits where learning happens through play across STEM, art and water exploration.

You’ll find building and construction zones, art studios, sensory play areas and water tables where young children can pour, splash and experiment. The reimagined exhibit The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY! lets kids step into the roles of engineer, architect, scientist and artist. Bring an extra change of clothes, because the water play exhibits are a favorite and children frequently get wet.

The museum is open seven days a week, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and getting tickets in advance is recommended. Free on-site parking lots sit next to the building and in front of the main entrance, and the spot beside the Metra station makes it an easy stop for families arriving by train.

Family memberships, birthday parties, summer camp, field trips and school programs round out the calendar, and Adaptive Play Time sessions welcome children who do better in a quieter, lower sensory setting. Bean Sprouts Cafe offers a snack stop, and the building is wheelchair accessible with changing tables, restrooms and a gift shop. Stop by after a walk through Downtown Naperville, or pair a visit with a train ride in for a full family day.

Visitor questions

Where do you park at the DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville?

The DuPage Children’s Museum provides free on-site parking lots located directly adjacent to the building and in front of the main entrance.

How many days a week is the DuPage Children’s Museum open?

The DuPage Children’s Museum is open seven days a week for general admission, member visits, and interactive family programs.

What should parents bring to the DuPage Children’s Museum?

Parents should bring an extra change of clothes for young children, as the museum features popular hands-on water play exhibits where children frequently get wet.