Exploring Imagination at the Children's Discovery Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to the Children's Discovery Museum, start on I-55 N. Take exit 167B for US-51 N toward Bloomington/Normal. Continue on US-51 N for about 5 miles. Take the exit toward US-150 E/Normal. Merge onto E College Ave and drive for about a mile. Turn right onto E Beaufort St. The museum will be on your left at 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761. There is parking available nearby, which may incur a fee depending on the location.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  To reach the Children's Discovery Museum by bus, use the Connect Transit service. Check the local bus routes for the nearest stop to your current location. Take the bus that heads to the Uptown Normal Transfer Center. From there, you can either walk about 0.5 miles or catch the Route 1 bus towards 'Downtown Normal'. Get off at the stop nearest to E Beaufort St, then walk to 101 E Beaufort St. A one-way bus fare is approximately $1.00.

• Walking

  If you are staying in the Uptown Normal area, you can easily walk to the Children's Discovery Museum. Start at the Uptown Normal Transfer Center and head south on N Linden St. Turn left onto E Beaufort St, and continue walking for about 0.5 miles. The museum will be on your left at 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761. This is a pleasant walk through the downtown area.

• Ride Share (Uber/Lyft)

  Using a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft is a convenient option. Simply open the app and set your destination to 'Children's Discovery Museum, 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761'. The cost will vary based on your starting location and demand, but expect to pay around $10-$20 for rides from nearby cities.