Lincoln Park Zoo & Nature Museum

the peggy notebaert nature museum-the museum of the chicago academy of sciences is a nature museum located in chicago. founded in 1857, the museum, which opened in its new facility in october 1999, is located at the intersection of fullerton parkway and cannon drive in lincoln park. the museum focuses on the natural history of the chicago region and child and adult education. in addition, it has a popular live butterfly house. the museum’s exhibits today include displays about the ecological history of the illinois region, a live butterfly house, and a green home demonstration. the butterfly house features more than 200 species of native and exotic butterflies. one of the museum’s ongoing scientific efforts is the study, care, and breeding of native butterflies for species population support in the chicago area. the museum also offers more than 100 educational programs in the natural sciences for adults and children.