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 | 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 | Aug 8, 2019 | Community, Museums for All, News
The Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois (CHOM) has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all...
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...
by admin | Jul 16, 2019 | CHOM, Community, News, Press Release
For Immediate Release Contact: Sarah Flashing Email: [email protected] Freeport, Illinois – July 16, 2019 – A new Sensory Room exhibit will open on Friday, July 26, following a ribbon cutting ceremony facilitated by the Greater Freeport Partnership at noon. “All...
