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Exploritorium
4.6 ★★★★★ 464 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Skokie, Illinois
Clean, well-kept space for kids featuring slides, rock climbing, water play and a climbing structure.
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $6 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
- Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
- Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
- First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
- Ages families visit with kids 3–10, going by reviews
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (847) 929-7744
- Website exploritorium.org
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What climbers say again and again
“It’s clean, safe, and full of creative, hands-on activities that keep children engaged for hours.”
“My daughter loved exploring the interactive exhibits and learning about science in a fun way.”
“It’s also a great spot for birthday parties and playdates, with plenty of space for kids to explore and have fun while parents relax.”
“At $8 per person since we aren’t residents, it’s very affordable compared to other places.”
From the reviews
This is a fun place to come on rainy days or any day. It is the cheapest place to bring children. $5 per residence and $6 for non-residents. It has a two-story climbing structure where older children expand most of the time.
The Exploratorium in Skokie is such a wonderful place for kids and families! It’s clean, safe, and full of creative, hands-on activities that keep children engaged for hours. The play areas are well-designed for all ages from toddlers to older kids and everything is kept neat and organized.
We went to a birthday party here a few months ago and decided to host my sons 4th birthday party here with all his school friends. It was a blast! The staff was super friendly and helpful. It is very clean and super cute. We had a bunch of kids!
A 4 year old a 2 year old both had a blast. So much that they visited twice in a week. Toddler section and slightly bigger kid slides and soft play accompanied by rock wall and water fun was a big hit. Safe, fun and clean. Not expensive either.
Birthday parties at Exploritorium
Exploritorium hosts birthday parties, going by their listing and visitor reviews. Climbing parties come with staff who handle the harnesses and belaying, so parents can mostly watch. One thing that's different here: every guest needs a signed waiver — send the gym's waiver link to the other parents when you send invites, or check-in day gets slow. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular gyms.
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