Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Wonder is in our Nature
Join the club! Our Curiosity Club is diving into bugs, fossils, and more! Young scientists ages 5-9 will get an up-close look at our collections and more through this virtual, interactive experience. Fabulous Frogs Join facilitators Airen and Marjorie to learn all about amphibians! We'll observe some of the museum’s amphibians including frogs and toads. […]
Join the club! Our Curiosity Club is diving into bugs, fossils, and more! Young scientists ages 5-9 will get an up-close look at our collections and more through this virtual, interactive experience. Bugs Up Close Join entomologist Allen and educator Nicole to explore insects up close! Using a special magnifying lens, we’ll observe different features […]
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Join the club! Our Curiosity Club is diving into bugs, fossils, and more! Young scientists ages 5-9 will get an up-close look at our collections and more through this virtual, interactive experience. Turtle Traits Join educators Becca and Nicole as they explore what exactly makes a turtle a turtle! We’ll observe the traits of the […]
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.