The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, offers an immersive experience into the natural world of the Midwest. As you enter, you're greeted by the stunning Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, a glass-enclosed greenhouse where hundreds of free-flying butterflies flutter around you. The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, from the region's wetlands and prairies to urban wildlife and sustainability. Interactive displays, such as the hands-on science lab and the river diorama, engage visitors of all ages. The museum also features a living green roof and a restored wetland outside, demonstrating sustainable practices. With its focus on local ecology and hands-on learning, it's a perfect destination for families and nature enthusiasts looking to understand the environment of the Chicago area.

不容错过

• Walk through the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, a tropical paradise with hundreds of butterflies.
• Explore the hands-on science lab and participate in interactive experiments.
• Visit the restored wetland and green roof to see sustainable urban ecosystems.
• Check out the dioramas of Illinois habitats, including prairies, forests, and wetlands.
• Attend a live animal encounter to meet resident reptiles, amphibians, and insects.

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行前须知

• Allow at least 2 hours to fully enjoy the exhibits and butterfly haven.
• Photography is allowed, but no flash in the butterfly haven to protect the insects.
• Great for kids, the museum has many interactive exhibits and a dedicated play area.
• Check the schedule for live animal shows and guided nature walks in the adjacent park.

历史背景

The museum opened in 1999 as a successor to the Chicago Academy of Sciences, which was founded in 1857. It continues the Academy's mission of environmental education and conservation, housed in a modern, eco-friendly building in Lincoln Park.