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 | 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 | Aug 7, 2019 | News, volunteer, Volunteer of the Month
Special thanks to Mary Ware for her hard work and commitment to the mission of the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois, serving as one of our Volunteers. Thank you to Culver’s of Freeport for their recognition of the work of CHOM and...
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...
