Cultural Artifacts
The cultural collection contains a wide range of artifacts from anthropological artifacts to topical art and historical scientific instruments. Most of the materials were acquired as part of our other natural history studies.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Wonder is in our Nature
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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.