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Plan a Group Visit

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is the perfect destination for group visits. Enjoy great discounts for your group of 10 or more. You’ll be dazzled by beautiful wildflowers and exotic butterflies that will land right on your shoulder - even in December! Enjoy an array of outstanding permanent and special exhibitions.

 

For public programming information, please check our Calendar of Events

 

Group rates are given for groups of 10 or more seven days a week; including Thursdays -- suggested donation day. A group of 10 or more wishing to visit on a Thursday will be given the group rate and must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. We recommend scheduling your group four weeks in advance. For more information please click on the links below.

 

 

Visit Information and Rates

Groups rates:

Adults $7

Children (ages 3–12) $4.50

Students (ages 13–22) $5.50

Seniors (60+) $5.50

 

Special exhibition is included with admission fee.

 

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Payment Policies and Procedures

All group visits are self-guided.

 

  • A 50% non-refundable deposit is due two weeks from the date reservation is made, unless prior arrangements have been made.
  • The Museum accepts cash, check, or credit card. We accept MC, VISA, American Express, and Discover.
  • Final guarantee of group numbers are due two weeks prior to group arrival date. Groups may increase their guarantee prior to arrival based on availability.
  • Cancellations must be made two weeks prior to reservation date to receive a refund.
  • Group rates are given for groups of 10 or more seven days a week; including Thursdays. Groups of 10 or more wishing to visit on a Thursday will be given a group rate and must book at least 2 weeks in advance.

 

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Bus Passenger Drop–off and Pick–up Instructions:

  • Group bus access to Museum is permitted at the second entrance on Cannon Drive [NW].
  • No drop–offs or pick–ups are permitted anywhere on Stockton Drive.
  • Passengers are not to disembark until bus reaches a designated drop–off area.
  • There is a 20–minute time limit for buses waiting on Cannon Drive. Double–parked buses and buses exceeding the time limit will be ticketed by the Chicago Police.

 

 

Bus Parking:

  • FREE bus parking is available at Montrose Harbor, approximately two miles directly north of the Nature Museum.
  • No bus parking is allowed anywhere on Cannon or Stockton Drives, between LaSalle Drive, Fullerton Parkway, or any streets or areas surrounding Lincoln Park Zoo.
  • Vans and cars may park in the Museum’s lot on Cannon Drive, just south of Fullerton or at Lincoln Park Zoo for a daily fee.
  • PLEASE NOTE: The Chicago Police will issue parking and moving violation tickets to bus drivers not adhering to the above–listed policies.
  • We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring safe and enjoyable experience for our Museum guests.

 

For questions regarding available motor coach parking, please contact the Illinois Department of Transportation Hotline at 800-452-4368.

 

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For School Field Trips,Home Schools Park Districts, or Special Events such as a Birthday Party or Wedding, please click the appropriate link below.

 

 

 

For more information about group visits, please call 773-755-5111 press 3 to leave a message; complete the Group Inquiry Form. or email: groups(at)naturemuseum.org.

 

 

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