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DuPage Children's Museum takes pride in providing the latest news to the press and their audiences. Discover the latest exhibit and event announcements and Museum news below,
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If you're a member of the media and need a fact, a press kit, a photo, an interview or any other information, feel free to contact us:

Alison Segebarth
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630-637-8000 ext. 2600
asegebarth@dupagechildrensmuseum.org

2011 Releases: Click on (more) to read the full release in a printer friendly format.

12/8/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum proudly announces that an anonymous donor has offered to match up to $15,000 in donations received by December 31, 2011, doubling the impact and investment in early learning from now until the end of the year. As a nonprofit organization, DuPage Children's Museum depends on the generosity… (more)

 

11/23/2011

 

Investigate, explore and analyze hands-on science at DuPage Children's Museum’s (DCM) Science Saturday on December 10 from 9:30 a.m. – Noon. Museum visitors and members will discover the science of biofuels and alternative energy sources that can be… (more)

 

11/10/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum (DCM) announced today that it has received a $1,500.00 CVS Caremark Community Grant. The Museum’s mission is closely aligned with CVS Caremark All Kids Can, the company’s signature philanthropic program… (more)

 

11/10/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum announces its winter line-up of activities, performances and classes that will be happening in the Museum and in the community for the month of December.… (more)

 

11/10/2011

 

Heat up winter break with DuPage Children's Museum’s Kids Design Engineering camp for 7-10 year-olds. Discover, design and build a project that utilizes engineering principles and the power of air to move across land, air or water. Don’t miss the opportunity to save $10… (more)

 

11/2/2011

 

3, 2, 1…Countdown to noon this New Year’s Eve at DuPage Children's Museum’s annual family-fun event, Bubble Bash 2011 All Aboard! Next Stop 2012. From 9:00 a.m.-Noon, the Museum will be full of live music, train-themed activities,… (more)

 

10/21/2011

 

More than 200 visitors accompanied CenterPoint Properties as they rolled into DuPage Children's Museum on Thursday, October 13 to celebrate their lead sponsorship of the Museum’s latest exhibit, Trains – Get on board!… (more)

 

10/17/2011

 

Over 15,800 votes are in! DuPage Children's Museum is happy to announce the winners of the We Love DCM video contest, which took place from July 5 – September 12, 2011. To enter the contest, participants submitted original, creative videos between 30 seconds and… (more)

 

10/14/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum announces its fall line-up of activities, performances and classes that will be happening in the Museum and in the community for the month of November. Tiny Great Performances, Family Fun Friday Nights and… (more)

 

10/11/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum welcomed a patch of decorated pumpkins to the Museum on Thursday, October 6. The pumpkins are part of the 15th annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest sponsored by BrickKicker Home Inspection Company in Naperville. Each year local real estate… (more)

 

10/7/2011

 

On Friday, October 7, 2011 DuPage Children's Museum welcomed cast members from Broadway in Chicago presentation of the Emerald City Theatre’s production of Pinkalicious: The Musical! for a musical preview of selections from the show and some special interactions staged… (more)

 

9/28/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum announces its fall line-up of activities, performances and classes that will be happening in the Museum and in the community for the month of October… (more)

 

9/22/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum invites families to join in the fun on Saturday, October 8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and experience Jim Gill’s Family Room Tour at Washington Jr. High School auditorium in Naperville. Through energetic music, rhythms and performance, Gill gets the audience… (more)

 

9/13/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum announced that it has received a grant of $100,000 over the next two years from the Tellabs Foundation to launch the development of an innovative new science-focused exhibit that will explore… (more)

 

8/16/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum announces its fall line-up of activities, performances and classes that will be happening in the Museum and in the community for the month of September.… (more)

 

8/12/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum has been awarded a $35,249 Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) that will support its Teaching Science Right from the Start program. The Museum’s program offers… (more)

 

7/22/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum proudly announces that the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation has made a $1 million donation pledge to be received over a five year period beginning in 2013. The financial stability that this generous gift… (more)

 

7/22/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum visitors were treated to a youth yogi demonstration of Bikram Yoga on Friday, July 22. After the demonstration of poses, visitors were invited to participate in a short yoga class. The appearance was made possible… (more)

 

7/15/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum announces its summer line-up of activities, performances and classes that will be happening in the Museum and in the community for the month of August.… (more)

 

7/6/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum announces the We Love DCM video contest to take place beginning July 5 through September 5, 2011. Members and visitors can submit a short video entry on why they love the Museum via YouTube. All approved entries receive… (more)

 

7/5/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum proudly announces Graphic Designer Daina Buchner has received a 2011 American Inhouse Design Award for her work on the 2009-2010 Annual Report.… (more)

 

6/27/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum (DCM) received a $10,000 grant from Newell Rubbermaid’s Investing in Community corporate philanthropy initiative to support bringing math- and science-focused Learning Labs to schools… (more)

 

6/24/2011

 

On Friday, June 24, with more than 2,100 visitors in attendance, DuPage Children's Museum hosted an extra special Golden Birthday celebration commemorating 24 years of learning, playing and having fun. Museum admission, normally $8.50, was reduced to… (more)

 

6/17/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum announces its summer line-up of activities, performances and classes that will be happening in the Museum and in the community for the month of July. Creativity Classes are designed to foster children’s joyful learning about… (more)

 

5/31/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum announces its participation in Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 1,300 museums across America to offer free admission to all active-duty military personnel and… (more)

 

5/26/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum received the 2011 MetLife Foundation and Association of Children’s Museums Promising Practice Award for the Kindergarten Math Initiative (KMI) grant program. The award includes a grant of $5,000 and was given to the Museum on… (more)

 

5/23/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum announces its spring line-up of activities, performances and classes that will be happening in the Museum and in the community for the month of June. Creativity Classes are designed to foster children’s joyful learning about… (more)

 

5/20/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum welcomed students and families from Brady Elementary School in East Aurora for the grand opening of the Good Show! Gallery on Friday, May 13. The Good Show! Gallery is an arts-based program sponsored by Harris Bank.… (more)

 

5/20/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum volunteer Jamie Randell, age 15, won the Viral Video Competition at the Volapalooza event on May 10 at College of DuPage. She took home first place for her video which encouraged others to get out in their community and… (more)

 

5/16/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum will host a performance by the Treble Ensemble of the Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago on Friday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. The performance is part of the evening’s Family Fun Friday Night activities. Family Fun Friday Nights provide families… (more)

 

5/3/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum honors Mother’s Day with free admission for moms all day on Sunday, May 8. Visitors and members can explore each of the Museum’s six neighborhoods, participate in a Studio Drop-in and… (more)

 

4/27/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum’s (DCM) Board of Directors announces the election of four new community leaders to their board. The Museum and its board are happy to welcome each new member.… (more)

 

4/18/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum hosted its annual Champions for Children Benefit Ball on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre in Naperville. The evening celebrated the Museum and its mission, and served as a top fundraiser… (more)

 

4/18/2011

 

DuPage Children's Museum will be the site of two new engineering with LEGO® camps that will be offered by Play-Well TEKnologies this summer. The project based programs teach principles and methods of engineering to… (more)

 

4/15/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum announces its spring line-up of activities, performances and classes that will be happening in the Museum and in the community for the month of… (more)

 

3/24/2011

 

DuPage Children’s Museum will host their annual “Champions for Children” Benefit Ball on Saturday, April 16 at Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre in Naperville. The black-tie optional benefit partners delicious food with dancing, live music… (more)

 

3/21/2011

 

Children will explore science this summer at DuPage Children's Museum’s Summer Mini-Camps. Starting Monday, June 20th, the Museum will offer three different science camps giving children ages 7-10 the opportunity to learn basic chemistry, carpentry… (more)

 

3/21/2011

 

Camp is in session again this summer as DuPage Children’s Museum opens its doors for the second year of Preschool Summer Camps. Starting Monday, June 20, the Museum will offer eight different weekly programs for 3-5 year-olds designed to explore art, math… (more)

 

3/17/2011

 

Put on your pajamas, slide into your slippers and head out to DuPage Children's Museum on Friday, March 25 for an extra special Family Fun Friday Night. The Museum will host a Bedtime Story Pajama Party featuring special guests from… (more)

 

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About DuPage Children’s Museum

DuPage Children's Museum helps develop curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving in young children via interactive exhibits and programs that make learning fun for children and adults playing together.

The Museum is located at 301 N. Washington Street in Naperville, Illinois, a quick walk from the Naperville Metra train station. Parking is free, and the building is wheelchair accessible.

DuPage Children’s Museum is a top Chicago area cultural attraction where learning comes in to play™! For information about hours, museum admission, and membership packages, visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org or call (630) 637-8000.


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