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Museums Nature STEM

Bugapalooza at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

August 10, 2025 - August 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon Drive

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

Stop by the bug zoo to get up close and personal with native insects and spiders and make sure to visit the petting zoo while you're there. Meet with scientists, watch insect pinning demos and grab a net to discover insects in the pond. For all ages.

Event cost: $30/non-member adult, $25/member adult and child non-member, $20/member child, free/under 3 (tickets includes museum admission)

Event time: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 10, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 773-755-5100

Website: https://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events/0197e511-aa5c-4b8b-3317-6a33e720a194

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Preschool, Toddlers

Neighborhood: Chicago

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