Kidzeum of Health and Science

06/01/2026

The former Buzz Bomb Brewing property is now for sale, directly next door to Kidzeum in downtown Springfield. With thousands of families passing through our doors each year, this location offers built-in visibility and a ready-made audience for the right neighbor. We'd love to see a family-friendly venture take root here.

Know someone who might be interested? Share this post and help us find Kidzeum's next great neighbor!

FOR SALE | Downtown Springfield Opportunity
"Tap" into the potential at 406 E. Adams St. 🍻 This 3,740 SF former craft brewery & taproom is primed for its next chapter in the heart of the Adams Street corridor.
With a fully built-out bar, production space, walk-in cooler, dual-level seating, and key infrastructure already in place, this property is ideal for a brewery, bar, or hospitality concept looking to hit the ground running.
💲 $260,000
📍 Springfield, IL
🏢 3,740 SF
Renovated, versatile, and full of character—don’t miss this unique opportunity.
Contact Blake Pryor today! 📱217.725.9518

06/01/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible Toddler Time educator, Amethyst Hamm, for leading another month full of curiosity, creativity, and discovery! 💙

With their expertise in early childhood education and passion for learning through play, Amethyst thoughtfully designed each Shape Detectives activity to help our youngest learners explore, create, and grow. This collaborative masterpiece is the perfect celebration of all they accomplished together this month.

Thank you, Amethyst, for helping children feel seen, supported, and excited to learn every week at Kidzeum!

And the fun continues! Join us in June as we head to the farm for Farm Friends, a month of sensory play, art, stories, and hands-on exploration inspired by all our favorite barnyard animals. 🐷🚜🌾

05/29/2026

We are thrilled to share that our Executive Director, Leah Wilson, has been nominated for Not-For-Profit Director of the Year at the 2026 Small Business Awards! Leah's leadership, passion, and dedication have helped shape Kidzeum into a place where children and families can learn, explore, and grow together. We are incredibly grateful for her vision and commitment to our mission.

Congratulations to Leah and all of the outstanding nonprofit leaders being recognized this year. We are honored to see her among such an inspiring group of nominees:

Carolyn Austin - Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland
Tiffany Mathis-Posey - Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Lee-Ann Burgener - Dana-Thomas House Foundation
Penny Powell - Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center
Gus Gordon - Hoogland Center for the Arts
Jarod Ingebrigtsen - Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation
Trevor Orthmann - Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Leah Wilson - Kidzeum of Health and Science
Chriss Wilson - Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery
Amber Kaylor - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois
Marscia Anderson - Solid Rock Youth Transitional Services

The 2026 Small Business Awards Luncheon, presented by Hickory Point Bank & Trust will be held Tuesday, June 23 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Ctr 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Photo by Studio Bliss Photography

05/29/2026

A big thank you to Heartland Credit Union for sponsoring the For the Kids Awards Dinner as a Friends of Kidzeum sponsor! Their commitment to this community shows up in so many ways, and we're proud to have them with us on September 10 at The Dove Center. Tickets and info at forthekidsawards.org.

05/28/2026

School’s out. Summer hours are in! ☀️

Kidzeum is now open 7 days a week from 9 AM to 4 PM all summer long!

From splashing at the water table to making new friends in the Route 66 Tire Shop, every visit is packed with hands-on play, discovery, and memory-making. Whether you stay for an hour or spend the whole afternoon exploring downtown, we’re here every day for summer adventures 💚

📍412 E. Adams St. Springfield, IL. See you soon!

05/22/2026

Just a reminder that Kidzeum of Health and Science will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

But starting Tuesday, summer hours officially begin! ☀️

Beginning May 26, Kidzeum will be open:
🗓 7 days a week, 9 AM to 4 PM

More days to play, explore, climb, build, imagine, and make summer memories together. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you!

05/21/2026

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for Kidzeum's inaugural For the Kids Awards Dinner, September 10, 2026 at the Dove Center.

This event is an opportunity for Springfield’s business community to put their name behind something that truly matters. A sponsorship isn’t just visibility, it’s a statement that your organization believes every child in this community deserves to have someone rooting for them.

Learn more at forthekidsawards.org or reach out to [email protected]

05/19/2026

We are SO excited to announce Kidzeum's inaugural For the Kids Awards Dinner — an evening dedicated to celebrating the individuals who show up in extraordinary ways for the children of Sangamon County.

Join us September 10, 2026 at the Dove Center in Springfield, IL for a night of inspiration, recognition, and community. Tickets, sponsorships, and nominations are all open now. Head to the link and spread the word — there are so many people in this community who deserve to be celebrated.

Know someone who deserves to be in the spotlight? Nominations are open now and we want to hear about them! forthekidsawards.org

05/14/2026

Every day in our STEAM After-School Program looks a little different -- and today, it looked like this! Meet three new planets: Crisweli, Yario (complete with rings!), and Diawell. Named and made by our very own After-School Scientists! 🚀

05/12/2026

Big summer experiences should be for every kid. 💚

This year, Kidzeum is proud to offer financial assistance for our full-day STEM / STEAM Summer Camps, helping more children spend their summer building, experimenting, exploring, creating, and making new friends.

From rockets and volcanoes to composting, magic tricks, survival skills, and 3D printing, every camp is designed to get kids learning through hands-on play and real experiences they’ll remember long after summer ends.

☀️ Full-day STEM / STEAM Summer Camps
💚 Financial assistance available. Visit illinoiscaresforkids.org for an application
🧪 Hands-on learning through play
🌱 Now enrolling! Visit Kidzeum.org for more info!