# Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum — Lincoln Park

> Place to go for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Daily 10am–4pm (members' early access 9am Sundays and Tuesdays); closed November 26 and…
- Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614
- Ages: All ages (Children 1-12 ticket; infants under 12 months free)
- Price: Adult $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; Butterfly Haven $5 add-on for non-members. Prices listed do not include 10% service fee.
- Schedule: Daily 10am–4pm (members' early access 9am Sundays and Tuesdays); closed November 26 and December 25, 2026. Illinois Resident Free Days: Nov 2–4, Nov 30–Dec 2, Dec 7–8, 2026.
- Organizer: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
- Official page: https://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events/aaa9fcd3-1d9d-a00c-134e-2b9dd0715733
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

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.

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