MuseumMid-North District
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Uncover Nature
- 4.72.2k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 4 pm
Bright, hands-on exhibits and a serene butterfly house create an inviting, family-friendly atmosphere focused on local ecology and natural history. Visit to explore interactive displays, seasonal nature programs, riverfront trails, and up-close wildlife viewing — expect engaging learning experiences for all ages.
Right now · 11:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 4 pm
- Best in the morning
56°
Overcast
- Feels
- 56°
- Rain
- 17%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 12pm
57° - 1pm
56° - 2pm
56°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 4 pm- monday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–4 PM
Where and how
- 1 Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
- 2 Lakefront Trail · 7 min
- 3 Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee Shop · 8 min
- 4 Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo · 14 min
- 5 Farm in the Zoo · 17 min
Good to know
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 2.2k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Nature walks
- Wildlife viewing
- Gardens
- Walking trails
The feel
- Casual
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
Around Mid-North District
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowLakefront TrailTrail · 7 min walk
Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee ShopCafé · 8 min walk
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park ZooPark · 14 min walk
Farm in the ZooZoo · 17 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 1 pm. Jacket from 1 pm.
JacketFrom 1 pm
Light layerUntil 1 pm