Flight of Butterflies Lands at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

A kaleidoscope of bright butterflies have landed at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Lincoln Park! 

Coinciding with their recent rebranding efforts, the museum launched Flight of Butterflies at the end of April. The sculpture exhibit tells stories of conservation and local art through 30 beautiful butterflies, each decorated with a unique design by a local artist.

Quick details about Flight of Butterflies

• April 2024-September 2025
• Where: Some of the sculptures are currently on display at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Drive, Chicago. These sculptures will migrate to city parks in July 2024 and will be on display through September 2025. Ten sculptures will be added to The Magnificent Mile on May 20, 2024 and will remain there through September 2025. 
• Cost: Free! 

By August 2024, the sculptures will migrate and take up residency along The Magnificent Mile and in Chicago Park District parks and natural areas across the city. Check out the museum’s interactive map for exact locations and discover a butterfly sculpture near you, or plan a butterfly scavenger hunt! 

If you visit Flight of Butterflies while it is on display at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, be sure to check out the museum’s great programming and exhibits for kids. 

More things to do with kids at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 

• The highlight of the museum is the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, a gorgeous greenhouse that is home to more than 1,000 butterflies. Stop by at 2 p.m. daily to witness newly-emerged butterflies spread their wings for the very first time! 
• The museum’s temporary exhibits teach kids about conservation and local species, and help them develop an appreciation for nature. Some of the current exhibits include A Turtle’s Story, where guests can learn about turtle conservation efforts in DuPage County, and Exquisite Miniatures, an exhibit of miniature paintings of animals and nature scenes. 

Other things to do with kids nearby

• Kids can create their own unique pasta dish at Pasta Fasta, a new fast casual pasta restaurant with its first US location right here in Chicago! 
• For more nature adventures, take a trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Discover hundreds of animals, a treehouse playground and exciting programs for families. The zoo is free and open every day of the year. 
• The beautiful Lincoln Park Conservatory is just a walk away from the zoo. On sunny days, be sure to take a stroll through the gorgeous gardens on the lawn. 
• Walk the yellow brick road at Oz Park, a small park with an Oz-themed playground, Emerald City flower garden and statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and, of course, Dorothy and Toto. 

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