Play Street Museum South Loop
South Loop, Chicago, IL
South Loop children’s museum with reserved play sessions, imaginative exhibits, parties, and a strong fit for younger kids.
The museum is designed for pretend play and younger-child exploration.
Photo 1 of 2. The museum is designed for pretend play and younger-child exploration.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong choice for toddlers and preschoolers when you want a polished indoor play outing without the chaos of a trampoline park.
Good fit
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Families who like timed sessions and a smaller space
- Birthday parties for younger kids
Consider another option if
- Older kids looking for high-energy physical attractions
- Families who prefer fully spontaneous drop-in play without reservations
Know Before You Go
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Museum exhibits
- Pretend play
- Toddler area
For caregivers
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- timed session
Read more about this location
Play Street Museum South Loop is a small-format children’s museum designed for imaginative play, sensory-friendly exploration, and shorter reserved sessions for younger children. Located inside Roosevelt Collection Shops, it is especially well suited to toddlers and preschoolers who enjoy pretend play more than big-ticket active attractions. Birthday parties, private events, and special programming are also part of the venue's current setup.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (timed reservation sessions) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (timed reservation sessions) |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (timed reservation sessions) |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (timed reservation sessions) |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (timed reservation sessions) |
| Saturday | Hours vary for weekend play sessions and private events |
| Sunday | Hours vary for weekend play sessions and private events |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
Official booking pages list weekday play at $22 per child, with some weekend or special-event sessions varying.
Accessibility
Notes
Sensory-friendly programming appears in the booking flow on select offerings.
Location
1119 South Delano Court East, Space F124
Chicago, IL, 60605
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 8, 2026 against 3 public sources
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- Last check on record
- Apr 8, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Official home pagesouthloop.playstreetmuseum.com
Checked: location, venue description
- Official weekday booking pagebook.playstreetmuseum.com
Checked: weekday session schedule, pricing
- Official birthday pagesouthloop.playstreetmuseum.com
Checked: party pricing, party format
What changed
April 8, 2026
Rewrote editorial copy, filled planning fields, corrected factual details, and cleaned links and media.