by admin | Mar 16, 2020 | CHOM, Community, Events, General, Social Distancing
The Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois is temporarily closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we know of no confirmed cases with museum staff, volunteers or guests, the museum is closing out of an abundance of caution, in...
by admin | Jan 13, 2020 | CHOM, Events, General, News, Press Release
CONTACT: Sarah Flashing, Executive Director (630) 484-1855 [email protected] For Immediate Release: Tickets Available for Children’s Hands-On Museum Frosty Ball Fundraising Gala Scheduled for February 8 Freeport, Illinois – January 13, 2020 –The Children’s Hands-On...
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 | 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 CHOMNWIL | Nov 8, 2018 | General, News
On October 27, CHOM received the keys for a new, permanent location at Lincoln Mall in Freeport. Way back in the day these locations were Stone’s Hallmark and Payless Shoes. Renovations have already begun, including cutting a hole in the wall to join the two store...
