BOO-seum Bash

Trick or Treat! It's time to have some merry mischief at the museum!

Join us for a morning of animal encounters, crafts, and Halloween fun.

• Step into the BRAND NEW Dark Room and discover how animals adapt to the darkness.
• Slither up with the museum's spectacular snakes.
• Get curious with some crawly bugs.
• Test your memory with our friends from UIC's FLAME Lab
• Dissect an owl pellet
• And dig into the boneyard of the Nature Museum's 169 year old collections!
• Costumes are encouraged!

Family and Family+ members benefit from discounted admission; but all levels of museum members can enjoy access to the event an hour early! The members-only hour of BOO-seum Bash begins at 9am!

Event includes access to all museum exhibits including the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. All ages are welcome – this event is designed for families.