The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

4.7$· Inexpensive

Explore urban nature and vibrant butterflies in Chicago's Lincoln Park

Address

2430 N Cannon Dr
chicago, IL 60614

Opening hours

Sunday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Entry fees

Adults	$17.00
Kids	$10.00
Seniors	$12.00

Illinois Teachers, Active-duty service members with ID, and their families get free admission year-round. EBT Cardholders receive highly discounted entry. Visitors can pay whatever they prefer to pay on Suggested Donation Days. Check the suggested donation days calendar here: https://naturemuseum.org/plan-your-visit/hours/ Discount for students and groups of 10 or more.

Located in Lincoln Park, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum offers hands-on environmental exhibits and nature programs for visitors of all ages. Highlights include the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, featuring hundreds of free-flying tropical butterflies, as well as interactive displays on regional wildlife and ecosystems. The museum also features outdoor walkways and nature trails for exploring local habitats.

Quick tip: Don't miss the daily butterfly release inside the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven for an up-close experience with exotic species.

Expert notes

Get up close and personal with the butterflies in the Butterfly Haven. All the exhibits are very engaging and informative for kids. An excellent place for families with kids to visit and learn. Ten or more in the group are required to register in advance: https://forms.gle/c5SH5x61i8H6pLP28 Nature Museum also offers summer/winter camps for the kids; visit https://www.naturemuseumcamp.org/ for more details. Check https://naturemuseum.org/events/ for special events.

Features

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