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MUSEUMS + NATURE CENTERS
BATAVIA
LEDERMAN SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER AT FERMILAB
Pine Street and Kirk Road, Batavia
(630) 840-8258
ADMISSION: FREE!
HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm | Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Lots of hands-on science exhibits
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Designed for middle school students (ages 10+)
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Groups of five or fewer can walk-in, but any larger need to schedule ahead
BATAVIA
RED OAK NATURE CENTER
2343 S. River Street, Batavia
(630) 897-1808
ADMISSION: $1 suggested per patron
HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm | Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Forest Preserve on the Fox River
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Home to the ONLY cave in the Chicagoland area!
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Live animals in the wildlife room, including a 500 gallon turtle pond
BATAVIA
BATAVIA DEPOT MUSEUM
ADMISSION: $1 suggested per patron
HOURS: March - November on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - Sundays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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1854 Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Depot that houses several exhibits
BATAVIA
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