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Museums + Nature Centers

Cosley Zoo

LOCATION:  1356 N. Gary Avenue, Wheaton
(630) 665-5534

 

FEE:  FREE for children 17 and under + FREE for Wheaton Park District residents, $10 for non-resident adults

HOURS: 

January 1: CLOSED
January 2-March 31: 9A-4P daily (last admission 3:15)
April 1-October 31: 9A-5P daily (last admission 4:15)
November 1-day before Thanksgiving: 9A-4P daily (last admission 3:15)
Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
Day after Thanksgiving-December 23: 9A-9P daily
December 24: 9A-12P
December 25: CLOSED
December 26-30: 9A-9P daily
December 31: 9A-12P

  • Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited facility

  • Native Illinois wildlife and domestic farm animals

  • Concessions and picnic area available

  • Pack a lunch!

Wheaton

Cantigny Park

LOCATION: 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
(630) 668-5161

FEE: $5/car parking on weekdays, $15/car parking weekends, Sundays and Event Saturdays and Holidays

HOURS: November - April: 9:00am - 5:00pm | May - October: 7:00am - 7:00pm

  • Once was a DuPage County working farm, now boasts beautiful gardens, family activities, and outdoor concerts

  • Pack a lunch!

Wheaton

First Division Museum

LOCATION:  1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton
(630) 668-5161

FEE: $5/car parking on weekdays, $15/car parking weekends, Sundays and Event Saturdays and Holidays

HOURS: 

February 1 - 28 Friday - Sunday 10am - 4pm

March 1 - April 30 Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm

May 1 - October 31 Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm

November 1 - December 30 Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm

December 31 - January 31 Closed

  • Museums for All is a cooperative initiative between the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) to encourage increased and regular museum attendance by low-income and underserved families.

  • Museums for All allows any visitor with a state-issued Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Link card or WIC card to enter the park for $1.

Wheaton

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