New Dinosaur Exhibit is Here!
Paleontology includes a dig site, Footprint Display, Reading Nook, and an Expedition Tent that houses a Rubbing Table, Fossil Display Chart New Zealand Dollar to Swiss Franc, Diorama Play Table, a Build-a-saurus Table, and a Dinoscape Light Box Drawing Table.
Children can learn what paleontology is and get to role play the duties of a paleontologist.
These activities will incorporate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning into your child’s play. This STEM learning is a step toward readying children for the Next Generation Science Standards that will be implemented in public schools.
This exhibit is being partially funded by a $6,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley. The Bourbonnais Township Park District is very proud and excited to offer this new exhibit to the community with the help of the foundation. |
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Explore & More |
Included with admission these activities take place daily and are educational opportunities for you and your children. they are on a first come first serve basis, so please sign up at the front desk. Some favorites are Kristi's Craft Corner, Story Book Tuesdays, and Science Fridays. Dates and times vary. Calendars are available at the museum or check our face book page.
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Donation Afternoons |
Free afternoons are offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays after 1:30 p.m. for Illinois residents. Proof of residency required.
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Every 4th Tuesday
of the Month
from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Your children can discover the love of reading, improve their reading skills, or even boost their self-esteem by reading with a trained, licensed & certified therapy dog.
Pre-registration is required.
Please call (815) 933-9905 ext. 2 for details.
New
Birthday Party Monthly Specials
We have updated our birthday party packages and party times! We are also offering special deals for birthdays each month. For more party details check out our Birthday Party
Pages! Learn More
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Special Families with Special Needs Night |
Don't Forget! The first Thursday of every month the Exploration Station holds an Evening “Special Families with Special Needs”; a night where families can come together to connect and play!
When:
1st Thursday of Each Month
Fee: Residents: $2 per person/ Non-Residents: $3 per person.
No pre-registration needed!
Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Please contact us (815) 933-9905 for more information!
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Museum Holidays |
The Exploration Station will close on the following dates:
Christmas Eve, Christmas, The day after Christmas (Dec 26), New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Annual Fall Shutdown. |
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