Kankakee County's #1
Field Trip Destination!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


a facility of the Bourbonnais Township Park District
 

The first for kids who are going places.

Exploration Station...a children's museum is a hands-on exploration and discovery museum for children and thier families, teachers and care givers. At Exploration Station, children can climb inside the tower of a medieval castle, fly a jet plane, sail on a pirate ship, dig for dinosaurs, become a store clerk, drive a tractor and much more.

 


Up-coming Inter-Activity
Stations:

 

 

April 2nd-30th
That's not Trash!

Did you know that every month, we throw out enough glass bottles and jars to fill up a giant skyscraper, or how about recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours! Learn all about the importance of recycling through this new interactive exhibit.

May 6th-31st
Salute your Troops
Let's celebrate Armed Forces Day for more that 24 hours this month! Come help us salute our troops by learning about life as a soldier. We will visit different time periods in our armed forces history. Sleep in their quarters, wear their uniforms, and even eat some of their food. Get a real understanding of why we celebrate and appreciate the work and lives of our Nation's soldiers.

Up-coming Exhibits:
Alex's Attic
Exploration Station is planning a new exhibit called Alex's Attic where children can dress-up and learn through creative role playing. We are now in the process of acquiring costumes, dress clothes and other accessories and we need your help!
Learn More

 

 

Up-coming events:

Earth Day Awareness Fair!
The Exploration Station is hosting our annual Earth Day Awareness Fair on Saturday, April 19. The fair will include a variety of environmentally friendly activities and educational programs to help preserve and improve the quality of life for future generations.

Date: Saturday, April 19
Time(s): 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Fee: Free with 6 recyclable items
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Meadowfair 2008
Join in the luau themed activities at this years Meadowfair event at the Perry Farm Park. Attractions for the event will include games, hayrides, bounce houses, vendor tent, petting zoo and children's entertainers on our live stage. Tickets for rides and attractions can be purchased for $0.50 each or 25 for $10.00. All proceeds will benefit the Exploration Station...a children's museum.

Date: Saturday, June 7th, 2008
Time(s): 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Event Admission: $1.00 per peson
Learn More

If you have an idea or display item for a children's exhibit please let us know! We would love to hear about them. Please contact us at (815) 933-9905 or send an email to nicole@btpd.org.

New Admission Rates for Live Animal Exhibit

Due to rising costs, the Live Animal Room will have an admission fee starting January 21, 2008.

Admission is $1.00 per person.


Children 12 months and under are free
.
Museum members and birthday party guests recieve free admission to the animal room.

Admission wristbands can be purchased at the Exploration Station front desk during your visit.We want to continue to give our animals the proper care they deserve so all animal room admission fees will directly benefit the Exploration Station's live animals.
Are you planning a field trip for your school or group?

Check out our Group Information Page for admission rates, special group programs and teacher tips.

 


Bourbonnais Township Park District

©2007 Bourbonnais, Township Park District
459 Kennedy Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-933-9905

Exploration Station ... a children's museum is a facility of the