Over the last 20 weeks, we’ve been able to share amazing facts, fun crafts, informative videos, and more to help bring wonder to your home. Please enjoy some of our […]
Do plants die in the winter?
That’s one of the most common questions that visitors ask Seth, our manager of horticulture. So, we’re answering that question, and taking a closer look at plant life cycles, in today’s […]
Preparing for winter!
Do you feel that chill in the air? That means it’s time to get out our winter clothing! Did you know that some animals have a similar way of dealing with the […]
Making scratchboards!
If you’ve explored our exhibit Crocodilian Scratchboards, you’ve seen the incredible artwork you can make using just a few tools! Learn how to make your own scratchboard, with multi media exhibit designer […]
Back to Nature Friday
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We’re so excited that you’re spending Black Friday celebrating nature and discovering amazing animals with us. Get started by checking out our welcome message above or by clicking here. Then, […]
Happy Thanksgiving
While Thanksgiving looks and feels very different this year, the Nature Museum team has compiled some of our best resources to help you have a sustainable holiday. Keep reading to discover […]
Meet the beetles
Did you know that beetles go through complete metamorphosis in much the same way as butterflies? Learn more about darkling beetles, with scientist Allen as your guide, in today’s Curious By Nature! Then, […]
Investigating insects
We’ve got a challenge for you! We’ve looked through our natural history collections and found some very cool insect specimens. But here’s the twist, we’re only going to show you […]
Mystery Match: Investigating Insects
Let’s go on a bird walk!
Even though the weather is getting colder, there are a lot of birds you can spot in your local park, in your backyard, and around the Nature Museum. Marjorie and […]
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.