Group Visits

Exploration Station...a children's museum and Strickler Planetarium have partnered up to offer a discounted rate to any group wishing to visit both destinations on the same day.  Any group that books a field trip to both the children's museum and planetarium will receive $1 off admission per student from each institution. The Strickler planetarium is just a few blocks away from Exploration Station on the grounds of the Olivet Nazarene University.  The planetarium has shows to fit almost any age group. For more information visit click here. For reservations to the planetarium please call 815-939-5395 or email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Be sure to mention that you are visiting the planetarium as well in order to qualify for your group discount when booking your trip to the museum!

Exploration Station Hours:

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday:        CLOSED

Tuesday:       10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 Thursday:     10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday:           10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:       10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday:        CLOSED

 

Sundays are available for birthday parties or private rentals. Mondays are available for group visits only.