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Location

301 N. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 637-8000
Find it on the map!

Free Parking Available! or take the Metra BNSF Aurora line to DCM in Naperville! (Directions from Train Station to DCM )

What else can you do in Naperville?

Hours

Special School Holiday Hours:

Open Monday, Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open Monday, Mar.  1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday 

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (See *NOTE)
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Noon to 5 p.m.

*NOTE: On the third Thursday of every month, Museum will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Click here for upcoming Family Fun Friday Nights schedule.

Hours are subject to change due to school holidays or special events. Please check our calendar for a complete listing of programs, events, closings and school holiday or special event hours. Click here for emergency closing information that may affect our area on stormy days.

Admission prices

General Admission: $8.50 per person (ages 1 to 59)
Seniors: $7.50 per person (ages 60 plus)

Members are always FREE!  Members can join or renew online.

Admission is never required to shop in the Explorer Store.

We offer pre-registered group visit rates for 15 people or more.  For the safety of all our visitors, we require at least one adult for every six children in your group.  If you have questions, please call 630-637-8000.

Please Note: Member free admission and discounts do not apply to group visits, including field trips, learning labs and birthday party guests.

Complimentary and discounted admissions or memberships are available through area social service agencies partnering with the DCM Community Access Network.

Visiting with special needs?