In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking a closer look at the life and work of some of the women who were important figures in the history of the […]
Happy Learn About Butterflies Day!
Did you know that today, March 14, is Learn about Butterflies Day? That’s why we’re going all out with a very special edition of our biweekly wonder newsletter! First up, we’re […]
Wings Transformed
In honor of Learn About Butterflies Day, we’re revisiting one of our past exhibits —Wings Transformed by Amy Perlmutter. This astounding exhibit featured photographs of monarch and morpho butterflies in […]
Exploring butterfly patterns
Let’s explore butterfly patterns together! By using our material list, images, and template alongside the guiding questions this project can be a fun and colorful way to think about the […]
Exploring Weather and Climate!
We’re exploring weather, climate, and more in today’s episode of Curious By Nature! Grab a pencil and a piece of paper and let’s learn how to make observations of changing seasons […]
Mystery Match: Chrysalises and cocoons
Anna Pedersen Kummer
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking a closer look at the life and work of some of the women who were important figures in the history of the […]
Without a Trace
As we mark the year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to bring special attention to our most recent art show, Without a Trace. Featuring a selection of works by photojournalist […]
Learning about endangered and extinct species
We’re continuing the theme of World Wildlife Day into today’s episode of Curious By Nature. Our senior director of collections, Dawn, is showcasing some special extinct and endangered species. Click the […]
Peregrine falcons in Chicago
It’s important to recognize successes in the area of endangered species, and we’ve got an inspiring story of a species right here in Chicago! Through diligent work and coordinated efforts […]
Do you ever wonder how a butterfly gets its colors? Or how turtles hibernate? Do you wonder how birds know where to migrate each year? For over 160 years, the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has served a unique role in the city of Chicago connecting children of all ages to nature and science through immersive exhibits, fun family events, important conservation research and in-depth education programs, inspiring the wonder in all of us.