Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

🌈 Be true to your nature. 🪻🌼

For over 169 years, we've been dedicated to inspiring nature champions and connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to the wonders of nature and science. We are proud to be a space where everyone can come together to learn, explore, and be inspired by the natural world.

Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, including the range of genes, species, and ecosystems. Just as our exhibits celebrate and inspire us to protect the rich tapestry of life that makes our world so vibrant and beautiful, we celebrate the diversity of our community.

We’re also excited to show a sneak preview of our upcoming exhibit, From Seed to Sanctuary: Native Gardening in the Midwest. Opening on July 11, this exhibit was created by our incredible in-house graphic designer and exhibit developer Flip City Design. This interactive art exhibit invites guests to discover the power inside every seed. Whether you're curious about helping monarch butterflies, or looking to transform your own backyard into a floral sanctuary, this exhibit shows how small seeds can grow into big change for both people and nature.

We hope you'll stop by the museum next month to experience From Seed to Sanctuary, get inspired to preserve and nurture the biodiversity all around us, and see how small actions in our own backyards and communities can grow big change.

Happy Pride from the Nature Museum!

Looking for programs and workshops for all ages? We've got you covered! Check out what's coming up in June, and then head to the links for more information and to register!

🦆 Creature Connoisseurs Day Off Camp - 6/5 - How does a heron catch its food? What tells a squirrel where to hide its nuts? Campers ages 4-8 will explore into these questions, and more, during this one-day camp! https://naturemuseum.org/camps

🧘 Family Storybook Yoga - 6/14 - Join our friends Brain to Belly Kids Yoga for a cozy storybook yoga class with your family! This imaginative yoga class will flow through a sequence of fun & creative poses that embody the story. Perfect for kids 2-8 & their caregivers. https://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events/017dfdf1-d860-e781-31d8-9db64b0f9a7e

🏛️ Taxidermy 201 - 6/14 - Ready to take your taxidermy to another level? Join us for an intermediate class where you will get to take home your work! Receive one-on-one guidance from museum collections professionals while completing the preparation of a life-mounted specimen. https://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events/019dac37-caf1-bbfc-6a65-0d57bbb03f23

⭐ Sensory Friendly Morning - 6/17 - Join us for a sensory friendly morning event for guests with disabilities and Veterans. Guests will explore our exhibits and experiences in a relaxed and accepting environment with their family members and companions. https://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events/2373ee15-add0-fe29-d3bc-ae36ed2b0d9a

🌱 C3 Explorer Volunteer Workday with Just Roots - 6/27 - C3 is hosting an Explorers volunteer day! We're partnering with Just Roots and will be helping with maintenance at Saint James Community Farm. Additional details will be provided upon registration. https://naturemuseum.org/events/volunteer-workday-5

We're turtle-y excited for Nature Night Out this Thursday! 🐢 🍺

Join us starting at 6pm to enjoy paint-and-sip activities, adults-only access to our exhibits, live music in the Butterfly Haven, and the chance to enjoy Golden Chin Pale Ale! Brewed by our friends at Pig Minds Brewing Co., this pale ale is crafted with Michigan-grown Bergamot™️ hops! Plus, a portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting the museum!

Head to the link to grab your tix 🎟️ : https://bit.ly/467V5oQ

📸 : Pig Minds Brewing Co.