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The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museumis a leading nature museum in Chicago that focuses on showcasing the natural history of the region.
Founded in 1857, operated by the Chicago Academy of Sciences, and named in honor of Peggy Notebaert, it has an outstanding array of permanent exhibitions and botanic displays, including Butterfly Haven, Wilderness Walk, Water Lab and City Science House.
Displaying the ecological history of the Illinois region, a live butterfly house features more than 200 species of native and exotic butterflies, and a green home exhibition demonstrates the benefits of sustainable living. The museum also offers over 100 educational programs in the natural sciences for adults, students, and children, as well as summer camps, scout camps, and annual community events.
2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, Illinois 60614, Phone: 773-755-5100
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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