Name: I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Start: 2026-05-06T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-06T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Chicago Children’s Museum

I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Chicago Children’s Museum

January 17 – May 10, 2026

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.