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Animals of Illinois at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago

January 02, 2022 - January 02, 2022 @ 11:00 am

Location

2430 N. Cannon Drive

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

Learn what animals call Illinois home at this event at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. What animals call Illinois home? Features live animal ambassadors and historic collections. Suitable for all ages. Masks are required.

Event cost: $10/adult, $7/child (not including museum admission)

Event time: 11 a.m. Jan. 2, 2022

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 773-755-5100

Website: https://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events/017d7757-2b14-a090-8d97-87293a935c29

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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