I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit

Sat Jan 17, 2026 - Sun May 10, 2026
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through May 10, 2026.
10:00am to 5:00pm CT
Age: 2-10
Price: museum admission
Location:
Chicago Childrens Museum
(312) 527-1000
700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611
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I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit explores the flora and fauna of six different habitats, including the Desert, Ocean, Rainforest, Sky, Woods and City. The exhibit invites children and families to discover the diversity and interdependency of life in the natural world, fostering an appreciation for its creatures.

Exhibit Features

  • Interactive Habitat Poster Kiosks – Multi-sensory interpretations of Harper’s iconic posters

    representing each of the featured habitats.

  • The Woodland Ball Run – Play hide-and-seek with different animals and insects found in the

    Woods.

  • Canopy Calliope – Create your own natural soundscape with a musical machine of different bird

    calls.

  • Be Wild Imagination Habitat – Act like your favorite creatures or “be wild” in your own way in

    our interpretation of Charley Harper’s habitats.

  • The Art Studio – Explore art making in Harper’s style of minimal realism

I AM WILD runs from January 17, 2026 through May 10, 2026.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.