Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum — Lincoln Park

Tickets online or at the front desk; Illinois Resident Free Day tickets reservable online. Groups of 10+ must register two weeks ahead. Fully wheelchair and stroller accessible (no strollers inside the Butterfly Haven).

About this adventure

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, in the heart of Lincoln Park just off Fullerton Parkway on Cannon Drive, is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except select closed days; in this window it is closed on November 26 and December 25, 2026. Basic admission covers all exhibits except the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, which since February 2, 2026 is a $5 add-on ticket for non-members. Basic admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors 60+ and students, and $8 for children 1 to 12 (out-of-state visitors pay $2 more); infants under 12 months and members are free, and a 10% service fee applies to admission. Illinois residents get free basic admission, or can give a $10 suggested household donation, on Illinois Resident Free Days, which this season fall on November 2–4, November 30–December 2 and December 7–8; free tickets can be reserved online or in person. Museums for All visitors pay $1 per person with an EBT, WIC or similar card. All exhibits and levels are wheelchair and stroller accessible, restrooms on every level have changing tables, strollers can be borrowed for $4, and coat check is $1 per item.