Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
About
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Chicago Academy of Sciences natural history museum in Lincoln Park. Family-oriented with hands-on local-wildlife exhibits, butterfly haven, and active children's nature education.
Kids Nature Programs
- Judy Istock Butterfly Haven - 2700 sq ft greenhouse with 1000+ butterflies
- Nature Play Spaces - interactive sensory-friendly exploration zones
- Summer Camps + School Programs - themed weekly tracks
- Drop-in Family Workshops - hands-on local ecosystem learning
- Toddler Programs - early-childhood nature exposure
What Parents Should Know
- Lincoln Park location near Cannon Dr + Fullerton Pkwy
- Free Thursdays for Illinois residents
- Strong indoor option for cold-weather seasons
- Wheelchair + stroller accessible