The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Classes, Chicago

Stop by the Mysteries of the Marsh to watch our animal experts feed Opal, Onyx and the rest of our box turtles.

Join us in Mysteries of the Marsh as our animal care staff feeds our beautiful salamanders.

Stop by the Mysteries of the Marsh to watch our animal experts feed our water snakes!

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga class in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. Students will leave class feeling energized, balanced, and ready to take their practice off the mat and out into the world.

Stop by River Works to watch our animal experts feed our fish.

Join us for an evening of conversation and exploration, revealing challenges faced by Lake Michigan and opportunities to take action in support of this important natural resource. For the first part of the evening, we will feature scientists and teachers from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Center for Great Lakes Literacy.   They will share...

Join us today as we showcase a surprise critter! Throughout the day we'll be featuring Critter Connections, live feedings and drop-by acitvities, all highlighting this special species.

Explore nature through fun hands-on activities including stories, crafts and live animal interactions.

Where does electricity come from? How does it get where it’s going? Why are coal-fired power plants used even when wind turbines are available? And can we buy greener power? Join us for an afternoon of discussion and learning about the power grid that keeps our lights on and our city running. We’ll talk about alternative energy sources and how...

Stop by Mysteries of the Marsh to watch our animal experts feed our endangered turtles!

Put on your fancy clothes and your dancing shoes, and join us at our very own Valentine’s Day Dance—for the birds! Kids and families are invited to come party with us as we celebrate our favorite feathered valentines. Meet live birds, learn all about their lives and habits, make a birdy valentine, and then come shake your tail feathers on our dance...

Join us today as we showcase some of our favorite native critters - turtles! Throughout the day we'll be featuring Critter Connections, live feedings and drop-by acitvities, all highlighting the variety of turtles in our Living Collections.

Looking for a fun kid-friendly outing? Steer your stroller to the Nature Museum every Thursday this month! Visitors with strollers will enjoy early admission at 8:30 am, complimentary coffee, and early-childhood-focused programming as part of Museum Toddler Time. With a new theme each week, young visitors will interact with favorite exhibits in...

Stop by the Mysteries of the Marsh to watch our animal care staff feed our aquatic animals.

Join Geoffrey Williamson of the Chicago Ornithological Society to explore the spectacular bird life around North Pond. After your exploration, come inside the museum for coffee and discuss what birds were spotted.  Dress appropriately for the weather, and bring your own binoculars