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MUSEUMS + NATURE CENTERS
Aurora
Sci-Tech hands on museum
18 W. Benton Street, Aurora
630) 859-3434
ADMISSION: $10 Adults and Kids, ages 3 and under are free
HOURS: Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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200+ interactive STEAM exhibits
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Pack a lunch!
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Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Address: 53 N. Broadway, Aurora
Phone Number: (630) 256-4140
ADMISSION: $5 per person
HOURS: Thursday + Friday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm**Memorial Day - Labor Day: Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm**
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Variety of hands-on interactive exhibits
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Permanent exhibit includes an antique fire apparatus from the Aurora Fire DepartmentGroup tours available
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Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora
(630) 892-1550
ADMISSION: Ages 1 and under are free, $6/FVPD residents, $9/non-residents
HOURS vary; check the site for specifics
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Regular Season: May 1 - October 28
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Pioneer life structures and artifacts
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Carousel, train, wagon, and pony rides
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Large play park structure
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Pack a lunch!
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Phillips park zoo
1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora
(630) 256-3860
ADMISSION: FREE admission (donations are welcome)!
HOURS: Sunday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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A Reptile House featuring nearly 20 varieties of reptiles
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Several birds and mammals
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Pack a lunch!
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aurora historical society
20 E. Downer Place, Aurora
(630) 906-0650
ADMISSION: FREE admission (donations are welcome)!
HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Exhibition galleries for historical artifacts AND community art
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Aurora Gift Shop on premises!
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