Children’s Hands-On Museum Celebrates 1 Year in Lincoln Mall, Open Monday through Sunday During Spring Break

by admin | Mar 11, 2020 | CHOM, Community, Events, News, Press Release

CONTACT: Sarah Flashing, Executive Director (630) 484-1855 sarah@chomnwil.org Freeport, Illinois – March 11, 2020 –The Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois (CHOM) marks 1 year at Lincoln Mall location throughout Spring Break Week beginning March 23 with a...

For Immediate Release: Tickets Available for Children’s Hands-On Museum Frosty Ball Fundraising Gala Scheduled for February 8

by admin | Jan 13, 2020 | CHOM, Events, General, News, Press Release

CONTACT: Sarah Flashing, Executive Director (630) 484-1855 sarah@chomnwil.org 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...

CHOM appoints Sarah Flashing as the museum’s new executive director

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...

Press Release: New Sensory Exhibit to Help Children with Disabilities Opens July 26th at the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois

by admin | Jul 16, 2019 | CHOM, Community, News, Press Release

For Immediate Release Contact: Sarah Flashing Email: SarahFlashing@gmail.com 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...

Press Release: Children’s Hands On Museum of Northwest Illinois Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

by admin | Jul 15, 2019 | CHOM, News, Press Release

For Immediate Release Contact: Sarah Flashing Email: SarahFlashing@gmail.com Children’s Hands On Museum of Northwest Illinois Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Freeport, Illinois – July 15, 2019 – This week the world marks the 50th anniversary of...

Children’s Hands On Museum of Northwest Illinois Offers Explore Science Program in May

by CHOMNWIL | Apr 30, 2019 | Explore Science, Press Release

For Immediate Release Contact: Sarah FlashingEmail: SarahFlashing@gmail.com Freeport, Illinois – April 30, 2019 – The Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois is hosting The Explore Science: Earth & Space hands-on learning programs on...

Annual Membership

Family

$80: Good for 2 adults and all children under the age of 18 in the same household. Free admission for one year.

Family + 1

$100: Includes family membership plus a named caregiver (such as a grandparent, baby sitter, older sibling)

Grandparent

$80: Good for two grandparents living in the same household and all grandchildren under the age of 18. Free admission for one year.

Large Group Rates

Schools and non-profit groups pay $3 per person and require one adult for every 10 children visiting CHOM. Schools must schedule their trip 2 weeks prior to their event. Contact us to schedule your group visit.