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Turtle Takeover at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago

May 21, 2022 - May 21, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

2430 N. Cannon Drive

Chicago, IL 60657

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Description

Celebrate World Turtle Day at the Nature Museum with this family-friendly event! Get up close and personal with all of their resident turtles as well as several special guest species. Also, make your own turtle-y awesome craft to take home. For ages 2-10.

Event cost: $15/child, $20/adult

Event time: 2-4 p.m. May 21, 2022

Additional Information

Website: https://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events/a0fd8f71-7fa9-769a-e267-6767c7badd12

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

Neighborhood: Chicago

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