Museum of the Grand Prairie — Attraction in Champaign

I attended this museum as a chaperone for my child’s field trip. The museum in of itself is very informative and well supplied with historical artifacts but the staff is utterly terrible. Their distain for children and their life in general is grossly apparent in every interaction. Their attitudes made what could have been an exciting opportunity to learn more like being trapped in a totalitarian state. Kids are exhausting and the staff wants to protect the artifacts, I get that, but these children we’re perfectly behaved and there was no need for their terrible attitudes. Lighten up and engage and don’t act like it’s a bother for you to teach these kids. I would go back but not if we have to listen...

The Museum of the Grand Prairie has excellent exhibits that will teach you about the Native American people of the region and tell the story the westward movement of settlers and the tension within Illinois over the Civil War. The museum also hosts classes and workshops. I took one on botanical drawing that I really enjoyed (just be prepared for a clunky interface when you sign up). Ans, of course, it's right next to the small but lovely botanical garden, part of Lake of the Woods, and across the street from Buffalo Trace, so you have walking and...

This is a great gem! I didn't expect much as this is a small town and the building looked small from the outside. But, I was oh so wrong! There is PLENTY to do, even without the special events, programs, etc. ALL the staff is friendly and seem to really enjoy children! The camps are fun! The interactive exhibits are great. My 1 and 5 year old enjoy it all. They have one section that changes every time I've gone, so it's nice that there is always something new. The garden and botanical gardens are fun to explore, pretty and...