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Amazing Amphibians & Nature’s Puzzles

June 21, 2018 - June 21, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon Drive

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

Leap into the world of frogs, toads, newts and salamanders, and immerse yourself in the mathematical designs of nature with two new exhibits. In Amazing Amphibians, walk through a colorful maze with a zipline and live frogs, toads and salamanders. In Nature's Puzzles, learn about math in the natural world with repeating patterns, shapes and sizes, designs in nature and mathematical inquiry.

Event Cost: $6 and up, free for children under 3.

Event Times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Additional Information

Website: http://www.naturemuseum.org

Neighborhood: Chicago

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