- Saturday - Sunday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Phone
(773) 755-5100 - 2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
Children & Family Programs
Register for all Early Childhood program classes by clicking the corresponding PayPal link. Registration forms are also available to submit via mail or fax. For all programs, space is limited and registration is required. Payment is due at the time of registration. For additional questions, please email familyprograms@naturemuseum.org or call 773-755-5100, Ext. 5045.
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10:30 am-4:00 pm
February 9, SaturdayYear of the Snake Celebration
Description
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Nature Museum is hosting a special venomous snake exhibit! Snakes in attendance are the Timber Rattlesnake, Cottonmouth, Southern Copperhead, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eyelash Vipers, Gaboon Viper and a Chinese Banded King Cobra. Our Year of the Snake partner, the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago will also give a brief presentation on the significance of the snake in Chinese culture. In addition to the exhibit, we will have:
- A daily snake critter connection at 11 a.m.
- “Rattlesnake crafts” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7 and Feb. 9 at 11 a.m.
- At 11 a.m. Feb. 9, there will be a special Lion Dance by Master P.C. Leung.
Venomous snakes provided by Rob Carmichael from the Lake Forest Wildlife Discovery Center.
Registration Information
Exhibit is free with price of admission.
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5:30 pm-7:30 pm
February 9, SaturdayI Love Nature Valentine's Day Dance
Description
Get dressed up and join us for our first annual Family Valentine’s Day Dance! Experience exclusive after-hours access to the Museum, enjoy dinner and mocktails by Berghoff Catering and dance the night away to our DJ’s beats. Visit the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, get up close with all our friendly creatures, create Valentine’s Day cards, decorate cookies, enter the raffle to win fabulous prizes and much more! Activities for all ages, swag bags for all kids! All proceeds benefit the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Cost: $40/adult member, $45/adult non-member,
$15/child 4-18, $5/child 3 and under.
Price includes dinner, mocktails, all activities, child’s swag bag and two raffle tickets.Registration Information
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8:00 am-10:00 am
February 17, SundayBreakfast with the Butterflies
Description
Move, play and explore nature in a safe, friendly museum environment specially adapted to support young children with developmental differences. Transition into a quiet, low stimuli breakfast room offering gluten and dairy free treats for everyone in the family. Continue your morning with a self-guided tour of the Museum’s exhibits using our newly created visual support map and activities guide. Finally, experience the wonder of the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven like never before with specialized song and floor time activities aimed at supporting a positive encounter with these incredible animals! Space is limited and registration is
required.
Cost: $15/member caregiver and child, $20/non-member caregiver and child, $10/each additional family member.Registration Information
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8:00 am-10:00 am
March 17, SundayBreakfast with the Butterflies
Description
Move, play and explore nature in a safe, friendly museum environment specially adapted to support young children with developmental differences. Transition into a quiet, low stimuli breakfast room offering gluten and dairy free treats for everyone in the family. Continue your morning with a self-guided tour of the Museum’s exhibits using our newly created visual support map and activities guide. Finally, experience the wonder of the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven like never before with specialized song and floor time activities aimed at supporting a positive encounter with these incredible animals! Space is limited and registration is
required.
Cost: $15/member caregiver and child, $20/non-member caregiver and child, $10/each additional family member.Registration Information