Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

We the People Exhibit

On July 20th, 2011, the Village of Oak Lawn and the Oak Lawn Rotary Club presented two small pieces of beams from the World Trade Center to the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn.

The museum plans to create an exhibit entitled "We the People..." that will focus on the elements of what happened in the days immediately following the 9/11 attacks on our country. "The focus of the exhibit will be what happened on 9/12, 9/13 and the days and weeks that followed," said Adam Woodworth the museum's Executive Director. "The central theme of this exhibit will be centered on friendship, helping others, coming together and patriotism. It was a time when Americans came together... when race, political affiliation and social status didn't matter. It was a time when we truly saw an outpouring of the American spirit throughout our country."

The Oak Lawn Rotary Club has been working with the Village in Oak Lawn to create a monument honoring first responders. The monument will be located by the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn and will include four beams from the World Trade Center and now two pieces of these beams will be located inside the Children's Museum. "Children will be able to touch a piece of history," said Woodworth.  "The exhibit will strive to encourage parents and children to engage in conversations about helping others and what it means to be an American." There will be other aspects of the exhibit, but the World Trade Center beams will be the central component of the exhibit.

Donations are needed to help bring this exhibit to life. To make a donation, click on the Donate Now button on the left and indicate that your gift is "in honor of" the 9/11 exhibit.  Or, send your donation to:  The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, c/o We the People Exhibit, 5100 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn, IL  60453.

Giving Levels

Freedom
$10,000

Constitution
$5,000

Patriot
$2,500

Stars and Stripes
$1,000

Declaration of Independence
$500

Liberty Bell
$250

Sons/Daughters of Liberty
$100

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The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn is a place for families to learn, explore and soar together. It's a place for children to be creative, to role play, and to build.  It's a place for parents to be the teacher in their child's life.  It's a place for discovery, learning, and fun!

The Children's Museum is funded through admissions, birthday parties and field trips.  However, this funding will only account for around 65-70% of our annual operating budget. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to help keep our admission prices competitive with other children's museums and to provide quality, educational experiences for children. 

Please consider supporting the museum in one of the following ways:
 

- Click on the "Donate Now" button on the left and make a donation

- Donate a vehicle (call 708-423-6709 x201 for details)

- Purchase a membership as a gift for someone

- Visit our "how you can help" page (click menu item on the left) for more ways to assist

The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn is a stand alone 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We truly appreciate your support.