Nature is only steps away from busy Lake Shore Drive in Chicago's Lincoln Park. This is where you will find a natural oasis and a family friendly nature museum conveniently located downtown.

Specialty: Nature museum, environmental awareness

Location: Lincoln Park

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cost: Adults - $7.00
Seniors (60 +) - $5.00
Students (13-22) - $5.00
Children - $4.00

Parking: Limited street parking, Lincoln Park Zoo lots

Museum Highlights:

• The region's only year-round butterfly haven
• One of the city's best examples of eco-friendly building technology with more than 17,000 square feet of rooftop gardens and an extensive water conservation system
• A two-story house in the middle of the Museum that explains how everything we do is connected to nature
• The Museum welcomes 65,000 students on award-winning field trips each year
• It offers 100 science and nature programs to teachers, students and visitors