The Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum connects people to the world of nature and science.
We rely on the generosity of donors like you to support our innovative science education and conservation research. Please give today!
Make a Gift
When you donate to the Nature Museum, you are supporting:
- Hands-on science education in schools in every part of Chicago
- Dynamic exhibitions that inspire, entertain, and stimulate curiosity
- Ground-breaking conservation research
- Compelling citizen science projects and more!
Donors at the $250 level and above will enjoy membership in one of our membership clubs or donor circles. For more information about how you can join this select group of people who care deeply about science and the wonderful work of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, please visit the Club and Circle page.
For more information on making a gift, please contact the External Affairs office at 773-755-5140 or donations@naturemuseum.org.
Gift of Stock or Wire Transfer
Gifts of stock and appreciated securities are a great way to support the Nature Museum and realize significant tax savings at the same time. To make a stock or wire transfer, please contact our giving department at 773-755-5140 or at donations@naturemuseum.org.
Amazon Smile
You can support the Nature Museum with your Amazon purchases. Simply click the logo below to visit our AmazonSmile page, and make your purchase. When you do your shopping at Amazon Smile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Bookmark the link and support us every time you shop.
Make a Bequest or Planned Gift
To strengthen your lifetime impact, consider a bequest or other planned gift. For more information, please contact the External Affairs office at 773-755-5140 or donations@naturemuseum.org.
Become a Corporate or Foundation Partner
Corporate sponsorships are a wonderful way to align your company with the Nature Museum’s strong reputation, demonstrating your support for natural science education, local families, sustainability, and the environment. With exposure to thousands of local families through extensive marketing campaigns, companies can enjoy unique hospitality benefits including tickets, private event space, behind-the-scenes tours, and more!
Corporate sponsorships are a wonderful way to align your company with the Nature Museum’s strong reputation, demonstrating your support for natural science education, local families, sustainability, and the environment. With exposure to thousands of local families through extensive marketing campaigns, companies can enjoy unique hospitality benefits including tickets, private event space, behind-the-scenes tours, and more!
For more information, please contact the External Affairs office at 773-755-5140 or donations@naturemuseum.org.
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.