Did you know that February 2 is World Wetlands Day? We’re celebrating by taking a closer look at our local bodies of water and the amazing animals that call them […]
Can you make a map just using sounds?
We’re creating a map using cool sounds from around the Nature Museum! Take a walk with James and make your own sound map in today’s episode of Curious By Nature. Keep reading to […]
Investigating animal sounds
When you think of animal sounds, what are the first ones that come to mind? Barking? Meowing? There are so many cool and unexpected sounds that animals make and we’re taking […]
What’s that sound?
Chicago is full of sounds all year round, from traffic to tanagers! Chatty squirrels, cooing pigeons and the occasional raccoon are our neighbors, and although we may not see them […]
Mystery Match: Can you guess these animal sounds?
Let’s look for animal clues in the snow!
Squirrels, rabbits, and geese, oh my! Airen’s helping us track animals through the snow in our season three premiere of Curious By Nature. Plus, keep reading to find even more facts and activities about one […]
Go behind the scenes with our insect collections!
We’re continuing our 164th birthday celebration! Today, we’re opening the vault to get a behind-the-scenes look at our entomology collection and more. Click the video above to watch insect expert Allen showcase some […]
Best of Curious By Nature: Creating scratchboard art
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 […]
Best of Curious By Nature: Why do leaves change color?
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 […]
Best of Curious By Nature: Reptiles vs. amphibians
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 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.