Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (Chicago)

Photo: Bohao Zhao, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The museum building, including the glass Judy Istock Butterfly Haven wing, seen across North Pond from the boardwalk in late autumn (bare branches frame the top of the frame). Note the Commons filename misspells 'Notebaert' as 'Notebaet'.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; Adults $15 (out-of-state $17) · Seniors (60+) $10 (out-of-state $12) · Students $10 (out-of-state $12) · Children (1–12) $8 (out-of-state $10) · Infants under 12 months free; a 10% service fee applies.

Address2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

HoursDaily 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; members' early access 9 a.m. on Sundays and Tuesdays; closed Thanksgiving (Nov 26, 2026) and Christmas Day

PricesAdults $15 (out-of-state $17) · Seniors (60+) $10 (out-of-state $12) · Students $10 (out-of-state $12) · Children (1–12) $8 (out-of-state $10) · Infants under 12 months free; a 10% service fee applies

Price notesPrices as listed by the museum's official ticketing feed. Museums for All $1 admission and Illinois Resident Free Days: see Perks.

Age notesChildren are priced ages 1–12; infants under 12 months are free. The Judy Istock Butterfly Haven is a $5 add-on for non-members (since February 2, 2026).

BookingTickets can be reserved online or bought in person; free-day tickets can be reserved online.

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

ParkingLincoln Park Zoo lot (paid) and street parking nearby; official parking statement not confirmed in text fetched.

Verified perk: Museums for All$1 admission per person with an EBT, WIC or similar benefits card.

Verified perk: Illinois Resident Free DaysFree basic admission for Illinois residents on published free days (2026 dates include Nov 2–4, Nov 30–Dec 2 and Dec 7–8), or a $10 suggested household donation; free tickets can be reserved online or in person. The Butterfly Haven remains a $5 add-on for non-members.

Verified perk: Teacher and Military AdmissionIllinois teachers and active-duty service members with ID, and their families, receive free admission year-round.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum — Chicago, Illinois

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