Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear?

The dress code is Creative Cocktail. Have fun, embrace the glamour!

Please, no jeans. We recommend being thoughtful about your footwear for a fun night of play!

What can I expect?

Each ticket to Hide N Seek: A Night in Monte Carlo includes 3 bars with wine, beer, and a general cocktail list, hearty appetizers, DJ dancing, and play within museum exhibits - all while supporting Chicago Children's Museum's mission!

 

  • Bling Out Jewelry Making in the Art Studio

    Boat Float in Tinkering Lab

    Racing in Zoom Room

    Climbing in Cloud Buster

    Play in Water City

    And more!

  • Luxe Bux are available for a donation of $10 each; Activities vary in cost of Luxe Bux

    Skyline Casino – Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps

    Water City Pearl Toss

    Kendra Scott Color Bar

    Wine Mine

    Flip Cup and Champagne Pong

    Nights-of-Delight Silent Auction

    Rich-Life Raffle

    Speakeasy Winner’s Lounge and Prize Vault - available to anyone who wins a game!

    Other ways to support

    Donate $40 to get the Bottomless Cocktail Tumbler and unlock exclusive access to specialty beverages.

    Nights-of-Delight Silent Auction

    Rich-Life Raffle

 

Do I need a ticket?

Ticket purchase is required prior to the event date and pre-registration is encouraged for expedited check-in. Please be prepared to show a valid photo ID during the check-in process.

*Pre–registration: Attendees who complete pre-registration in our event system prior to the event will be able to check-in with a scannable QR code for quick entry. All attendees are required to fill out registration completely to participate in the event; staff will be available to assist non-registered attendees with completing registration night of as needed.

When should I get there?

Check-in begins at 7 PM. While the gate will be open until the event ends at 12 AM, we recommend arriving between 7-8 PM to experience the entire night as designed!

How do I get there?

Chicago Children’s Museum recommends using a rideshare to make your night smoother. Remember, it's an open bar! When prompted by your ride share app, select “front” as your Navy Pier drop off point and your ride share driver will drop you off on the Streeter Drive front entrance of Navy Pier. Follow signs for Chicago Children’s Museum. If you don’t plan on drinking or have a designated driver, Navy Pier offers indoor parking.

*ART EXPO CHICAGO will be taking place the day of the event until 7PM. Please be aware that parking may be limited if arriving right on time. Please plan for extra time or offsite parking.

Driving and Parking: If you don’t plan on drinking or have a designated driver, Navy Pier offers 1,500 indoor parking spaces. Navy Pier’s East Garage is located closest to the museum. Once parked, follow signage for Chicago Children’s Museum. The museum is on the West side of Navy Pier, near Harry Caray’s Tavern.

City Bus: The CTA provides 7 bus lines with more than 200 buses serving Navy Pier daily.

  • #29 State St

  • #65 Grand Ave

  • #66 Chicago Ave

  • #124 Navy Pier Express (serving METRA lines, Millennium Park/Randolph St., Ogilvie and Union Stations)

  • #2 Hyde Park Express

Metra: The CTA's #124 bus provides convenient and direct service from Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station to Navy Pier. For Metra fare and schedule information visit the Metra page or call (312) 836-7000.


What am I raising money for?

Funds raised during the event support Chicago Children’s Museum’s community access initiatives serving Chicagoland children. Your donations provide playful learning opportunities through programs such as Museums for All, Play for All, Arts Programming, and STEM Hands-On Programming. Learn more below!

 

  • MUSEUMS FOR ALL welcomes families experiencing food insecurity to attend the museum at a steeply discounted price. Museums for All serves an average of 4,000 to 6,000 visitors each month.

  • PLAY FOR ALL programming addresses the unique learning perspectives of children with different abilities, whether those differences are cognitive, sensory, or physical. The program stems from the belief that all individuals, including children, experience the world through a variety of dimensions, identities, and characteristics, all of which enhance a rich and diverse museum experience.

  • ART experiences at the museum are thoughtfully designed to be playful, child-centered explorations that foster creativity, self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving. These experiences include daily art-making opportunities led by museum educators and Chicago based artists; engaging cultural performances that showcase Chicago’s talented and diverse community; and a variety of permanent interactive art installations that shape the museum’s environment into one of imaginative play.

  • S T E M Chicago Children’s Museum’s innovative, hands-on programming fosters an excitement for science with ongoing quality STEM exhibits that cultivate the wonder, observation, and discovery that exist naturally in children. STEM programs are inherent in our Skyline and Tinkering Lab exhibits.

 

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