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The Children's Museum of Illinois, makes learning fun through playtime | Community Voices

The Children's Museum of Illinois is located in Decatur, Ill.
The Children's Museum of Illinois
The Children's Museum of Illinois is located in Decatur, Ill.

Rikki Parker is the executive director of the Children’s Museum of Illinois in Decatur, Ill. She talked to Community Voices about how kids can play and learn from the many exhibits at the museum. She also described the various exhibits, which include a pizzeria, a crime lab, and a full-sized police car. She also shared details about the upcoming Mardi Gras fundraiser.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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