by admin | Nov 3, 2019 | CHOM, Community, Events, Holidays, News
Bring the kids to CHOM during our regular hours between November 21 and November 24. Each child will be provided all the supplies needed to make a Christmas tree ornament to be placed on the CHOM Christmas Tree for the FHN Festival of Trees. If you have questions...
by admin | Oct 30, 2019 | CHOM, Community, Events, General, Holidays, News
Check out CHOM for Halloween! Bring the kids in costume (or not!) and have some fund with the scavenger hunt and pick up some treats before it’s time to go home! Open 2 – 6 PM (normal hours!) on Thursday. Standard admission $6 fee applies to non-members....
by admin | Sep 24, 2019 | CHOM, Community, News, Press Release
Freeport, Illinois – September 23, 2019 –The Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois (CHOM) has appointed Sarah Flashing as the museum’s new executive director. In the last 15 years, Flashing has served in various roles in non-profit organizations...
by admin | Sep 16, 2019 | CHOM, Events, News
Uncle Mike from Pint Size Polkas helps families at CHOM celebrate the fantastic European tradition of Oktoberfest. Learn a little bit of the German language, a craft, and learn about the history of polka music. Join us for this fun musical program that’s fun for...
by admin | Aug 12, 2019 | CHOM, Community, Events, News
Visit CHOM from 10 am til 2 pm on September 21 to “LEAVE” your mark on our CHOM tree! Join the fun! Bring your whole family to place your hand print on our CHOM Tree. Make a donation and enjoy refreshments and add to the new fall colors of CHOM! Take home...
by admin | Jul 31, 2019 | CHOM, Community, Events, General, Museums for All, News
If you’ve never visited CHOM or just wondering what we’re about, come out on Saturday, August 17 and enjoy free entry into the museum. Before you leave, consider an annual family membership. Donations are always welcome! We are open 10 AM – 2...
