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Sensory Friendly Morning at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

February 18 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N Cannon Drive

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

Sensory Friendly Morning offers guests with disabilities and Veterans a calm and welcoming time to explore the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Enjoy modified low sensory exhibits, sensory friendly critter connections and a butterfly release in a relaxed environment designed for comfort and accessibility.

Event cost: Free with registration

Event times: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 18

Additional Information

Website: https://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events/2373ee15-add0-fe29-d3bc-ae36ed2b0d9a

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

Neighborhood: Chicago

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