What a fun time!! The staff is very energetic and seem to enjoy their job. I wish there were more…read morerooms to explore but you can eat all the nice cream you want. While the hot dog ice cream was the worst thing I ever tasted, it will be a lasting memory for my family and the laughs we had trying it. This a fun stop to explore for all ages. Signed- Le'Mon Keezy (my ice cream name) . This isn't a spot I'd continually visit but you should definitely give it a try!!

I visited the Chicago location and paid $63 for a single-admission ticket. I was looking forward to…read morethe full experience, including the ability to get any flavor of ice cream I wanted from the main case, as this is advertised and included with the ticket price. Unfortunately, upon arrival I was informed that the main freezer/case had broken, so there was no ice cream available from that location (see attached photo). I was only able to have the ice creams provided in the various rooms. There was no separate line or alternative setup for the main offerings, and the attraction was effectively shut down for the entirety of my visit. This significantly impacted the value of my $63 ticket, as the unlimited/custom ice cream from the main case was a major part of what I expected and paid for. I didn't get to try the flavor of the day or the Chicago hot dog ice cream. I am requesting a full refund for my ticket as a party of one. Upon writing the company I was told that someone would be in touch and it's been over a week with zero communication. I've followed up twice. Zero response.

A neat small place to learn about Chicago architecture and it's development, with short…read more timelines on the walls and miniature model of the city and another ofWrigley Field. I bought a perfect, sturdy canvas bag labeled Chicago Architecture Center.

The museum has great models of Wrigley field and downtown. There is a video that discusses the…read moreevolution of the city. There are interactive displays that describe prominent buildings, architects , and architectural styles in Chicago. A good place to learn about Chicago architecture!

For myself and three kids it was $200. Pretty steep for essentially 20 vats of slime to try and a…read morecouple extra things like walking on slime or making slime. The process was easy. The place seems upkept and clean. Staff was very nice. It's just a short experience. I think younger kids would like it for an hour.

So many feelings. First of all I loved this WAY more than I thought I would. I HATE slime but my…read moregirls love it. So deep breath and who cares if clothes get ruined?! We went on Good Friday, lots of kids were off of school. We got the first time slot! Highly recommend this! The place is self guided and you can always go back to feel some more! If you think about germs and are easily grossed out, there's plenty of hand sanitizer around, or bring your own! But everyone is basically reaching in to feel the same slime you are. There's a small area the kids can take their shoes off and play in. Some squishes and slime they can go into (it's hard and doesn't stick to clothes!). They also have the "get slimed" station. I believe it's $30 and from the looks of it, it's just blue water. Didn't seem worth it to me. But my kids loved watching! The best part is being able to make your own slime! You can pick the consistency, smell and color! And as an added bonus you can pick out 3 charms! There's no food or drinks allowed in and they have a complimentary coat/bag check! Take a picture of your bag in case you drop your ticket! In addition, I find it hilarious that people are complaining about the price. Of course the place raises the price during peak hours. Now do I think $56 for a ticket is steep, yes! But plan ahead and always purchase tickets ahead of time! We paid $135 for 3 and were there almost 3 hours! We only left because we had lunch reservations!

I missed this at our last visit, so I made it mandatory on this one…read more It is a very interactive space, so it is great for kids and adults alike. Front desk staff are polite and helpful. They provided a discount for educators with my wife being a music educator at a prestigious music school. There were numerous authors I am fans of that were featured here. But Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett are my favorites. I have read essayist EB White's work as well. Of course, Roger Ebert material is here too. You could try to write a story with fill-in blanks and see how close you are to the original. You can use an old skool typewriter for "fun and games" of the technology of the past. It is fairly priced for what it is and should take you about one (1) hour or less. I even got a complimentary book marker for a cool author.

This was my first time visiting the American Writers Museum, and I came here as part of a field…read moretrip. The museum is quite large and well laid out, with a lot to explore. If you enjoy reading or writing, this is a museum you'd likely appreciate. It's a good place to spend time learning and getting inspired by different writers and literary works.

Miana, was amazing. She took pictures. She gave us some good feedback and a lot of education. She…read moremade the experience one notch above other experiences!! Thank you Miana!!!! Carla Work

This was a super quick experience... 30-45 minutes max... but it was pretty neat if you like this…read moresort of thing. Basic illusions with some neat instagram moments. If you're expecting an afternoon of experiences you'll probably be disappointed. I think if you know what you're getting you'll probably have a swell time. Staff was friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and was in working order.

This was the most wonderful experience! I highly recommend it if you're in Chicago. It's located in…read morethe Willis Tower, so if you're going to the Skydeck it's a quick little jaunt over before or after. I wasn't sure what to expect, and it ended up being so much better than I imagined! All the people working were friendly, knew what they were doing, and helped us have the best experience we could have. I loved every part of it, and it was awesome tying in all the senses to color! The tasting one was so fun, I ended up guessing mine right! I think my husband and I had the most fun with the partner drawing activity, that's a keepsake for sure, haha! Other faves were the poem and balloon exhibit and of course, the ball pit. We came with our 6 year old nephew but I think the adults had more fun than he even did! It was fun to let loose and be a kid again. I was thankful for all the fun photo ops, it made it easier to get great pics without having our phones out the whole time. The only bummer was the ice cream. We paid $1 per person for it and it was just one tiny little ball with a wooden spoon, and I could taste the spoon more than the ice cream.

When we first visited Color Factory two years ago, my daughters did not want to leave. On our most…read morerecent trip back to the city, they wanted to see it again. We still had a good time, but the venue was pretty much the same, so there was nothing new for them to get as excited about. We still enjoyed walking through the rooms, etc. Hopefully, the CF team can develop some new experiences in the space to get us to go back on our next visit to the city.

We visited the Field Museum with one special goal in mind: our youngest son's favorite dinosaur is…read morethe Spinosaurus, and this is the only museum in the United States with a mounted Spinosaurus skeleton. That alone made the trip worthwhile for our family. The museum itself is absolutely outstanding. We started in the lower level, where the Underground Adventure exhibit was one of our favorite experiences. From there, we worked our way through each floor, and every exhibit seemed to impress us more than the last. Whether it was dinosaurs, ancient civilizations, gems, wildlife, or natural history, there was something fascinating around every corner. The exhibits are beautifully designed, informative, and engaging for both children and adults. We could have easily spent two full days exploring everything the museum has to offer and still found more to see. If you're visiting Chicago, the Field Museum is an absolute must-see. Whether you're a dinosaur enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for an incredible museum experience, there truly is something here for everyone.

The Field Museum is an iconic Chicago landmark. And we were excited to get to bring our kids here…read morefor the first time -- especially since the big exhibit was the Pokemon Fossil Museum. My kids are nuts for Pokemon! We ordered tickets ahead of time -- a must if you want to see the Pokemon exhibit. The admission was a little steep IMO at roughly $50 per person ($13-$18 just for the Pokemon exhibit). But visiting the Field is not something you do often, so we went with it. I love walking up to the Field. The view and taking in the lake is quintessentially Chicago. Before getting to the Pokemon, we took in a few of the exhibits. We had to see Sue and the fossils, as well as some of the older gems and other exhibits along the hallways upstairs. And I appreciate what they are trying to do with the Pokemon exhibit. It mixes the Pokemon my kids love with education on fossils and archeology. We even learned about a real-life fossil we have at home. Plus we all got a special Pokemon card when we entered. (My husband looked up the card afterward, and it sells for $70 online.) Then, when we were done, we made our way to the special Pokemon gift shop. You have to have a ticket to the exhibit even to enter, and there is a strict limit on how many items you can purchase, as well as a limit of one "Archeologist Pikachu" per person. The items were pretty expensive. I would like to take our kids back one day when we can spend more time at the exhibits. It just felt great to take this in and appreciate what an institution it is.

Free and interactive museum! Can take pics and learn about our financials. Got take take home…read morepictures and some shredded money Fun fact: Cash is made of 75%cotton and 25% linen Best of all free admission, need to scan your bag before going in through security

As a Houstonian who was tired of paying extra non-residential fees to museums, I appreciated that…read morethis museum was FREE! This museum is super neat and more interesting than I thought. Not only can you see what one million dollars look like physically in different denomination of bills, they had different interactive stations. There was a game where you try to spot of a bill was fake or not, a station to place money under a special light to see the unique features on the bill, a short video to learn about how the cash gets received and processed, and much more! In addition, there is a section about the history of money and other interesting facts. I love seeing the old money and how it has progressed over time. The place have several cool photo opportunities. Before you leave, you can also grab a bag of shredded money as a souvenir. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this place! It's not big, but it's enough to enjoy after lunch or if you're bored and wanted something to do. This museum feels like a hidden gem. Don't overlook this place! I highly recommend giving this place a visit. *Adults need to bring a valid ID to enter.*