Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60614 USA

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“urban gateway to nature and science”

The Chicago Academy of Sciences was founded in 1857 as Chicago’s first museum, dedicated to the preservation and display of native specimens. Today the Academy’s collection, due to its age and type, places it among the most important in the world. In 1999, the Academy opened the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Lincoln Park. It has welcomed more than 1.5 million visitors and is a unique venue for the public, especially urban dwellers, to find new ways to reconnect with the natural world.

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Karina W.

December 11, 2023

What a delightful experience in between college visits! It is geared as educational for kids, but we enjoyed it as well. We can find that inner sense of aww at the beautiful diversity of nature... Read more

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Steve A.

July 31, 2023

Cool museum in Lincoln Park good for teaching kids or anyone. It's about nature, and there's not any better place in Chicago to learn about it. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is located by the... Read more

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Savanna B.

September 12, 2023

This place is seriously perfect for some kid friendly fun! My toddler had a blast here this morning- both exploring the beautifully maintained garden paths outside and playing with all of the... Read more

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