Bourbonnais Attractions
One of the first settlements along the Kankakee River, Bourbonnais was established as a French trading post in 1832. The village was named after Francois Bourbonnais, Sr., a fur trapper and hunter who arrived in the area in 1830.
The annual summer training camp of the Chicago Bears takes place at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais.
The annual summer training camp of the Chicago Bears takes place at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais.
Exploration Station
Interactive displays at the Exploration Station include a mock airplane cockpit, fire truck, farm and medieval castle. The Community Room has hands-on exhibits, and an arts and crafts table. The Space exhibit is one of the most popular rooms at Exploration Station with its glow in the dark exhibit.
All values are in United States Dollars
Exploration Station-A Children's Museum
1095 West Perry Street
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
United States
1095 West Perry Street
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
United States
Phone 1 (815) 933-9905
Fax 1 (815) 928-6054
Hours
April 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Senior over 55 | $ 4.00 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Tuesday
Facilities
Restaurant or food service