Nature on Tap: Arachnids!

Grab a drink and enjoy the Nature Museum after dark in this adults-only event.

Meet and greet the Museum's resident snakes, turtles, and other assorted critters. Plus, enjoy all the Museum's exhibits—including the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, The Illustrations of Molly Cranch, and our Sustainability Center—all while refreshing yourself with tasty snacks and great drinks!

This month's event will feature our exciting temporary exhibit: The Art and Science of Arachnids! 

Get ready to meet scorpions, tarantulas, vinegaroons, and other arachnids. Get up close with these fascinating 8-legged creatures through the multimedia, science-based interactive elements throughout the exhibit! Test your web-weaving skills, learn more about silk, get a scientific look through macro photography, dance the tarantella, and more! Plus, have the chance to interact with some of these amazing critters during facilitated animal encounters at 5:30 and 6:30.

It's also your last chance to check out “Interconnected: The Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois”, and we're fortunate to have the artist behind that exhibition, Molly Cranch, with us for Nature on Tap! Molly will be in the gallery on the first floor to discuss her work and answer questions, and she'll cap off our event with an artist talk beginning at 7:00pm.

Don't miss out on both of these incredible exhibitions before they're gone!

It's also your last chance to check out Interconnected: The Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, and we're fortunate to have the artist behind that exhibition, Molly Cranch, with us for Nature on Tap! Molly will be in the gallery on the first floor to discuss her work and answer questions, and she'll cap off our event with an artist talk beginning at 7:00pm.

Ticket price includes one drink and access to all the Museum's exhibits. Additional snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Cash and cards are accepted. Refreshments include a selection of nonalcoholic drinks, beer, wine, hard seltzers, and ciders.

Family and Premier Members enjoy discounted admission! Be sure to log in to your member account to access these tickets.