Glenview, Ill – On June 18 and 19, the Kohl Children’s Museum will hold a variety of special events to celebrate the return of their popular “Chagall for Children” exhibit which aims to introduce children to art by providing an opportunity for hands-on exploration of the works of Marc Chagall. The festivities begin on Monday, June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. when families are invited to participate in the museum’s biggest art project ever by creating their own 4 x 4 sections of a sidewalk chalk collage inspired by the works of Marc Chagall.
On Tuesday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lambs Farm will visit the museum to give children the opportunity to interact with real baby goats in honor of the animals that inspired many of Marc Chagall’s works.
About Chagall for Children
“Chagall for Children,” is a world-class exhibit that showcases 14 multi-sensory exploration stations, each incorporating a high-quality reproduction of one of Marc Chagall’s works. Developed by Kohl Children’s Museum, the exhibit features interactive components that offer hands-on activities and an audio description of each work specifically geared to children. Following its debut at Kohl in 1996, the exhibit has been on continuous tour, visiting children’s museums throughout North America.
The exhibit is designed to engage children in the exploration of both art and the artist through interactive, multi-sensory components and many stations are accompanied with audio descriptions. An extensive selection of books about Marc Chagall is provided to encourage further exploration and to stimulate literacy learning.
“Chagall for Children” opens June 18 and runs through September 2.
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About Kohl Children’s Museum
In recognition for its outstanding exhibits and impact on Chicagoland families, Kohl Children’s Museum was recently named one of the country’s Ten Best Children’s Museums by Parents Magazine. The Museum was ranked sixth out of more than 300 children’s museums nationwide and was the only Chicago area museum recognized.
Offering 17 interactive, hands-on exhibits for children ages birth to 8, the Museum’s mission is to encourage young children to become effective learners through self-directed complex play. Kohl Children’s Museum is located at 2100 Patriot Blvd., in Glenview, Ill. at the corner of Patriot Blvd. and W. Lake Ave. in the newly redeveloped area known as The Glen. The Museum can be easily reached by public transportation, including Pace bus and Metra trains.
For more information, visit the Museum’s website at www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org or call (847) 832-6600. The Museum is open on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Special members-only hours are from Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Admission prices are $9.50 for children and adults and $8.50 for senior citizens. Children under 1 year old and members are free.
