Whether you want to walk through a tropical rainforest, learn about lions and tigers, enter the world of the butterflies, or learn more about Chicago history, Lincoln Park has what you're looking for. Lincoln Park's cultural institutions, such as The Chicago History Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, The Notebaert Nature Museum, and the Lincoln Park Conservatory are not only entertaining but also educational.

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St. | (312) 642-4600 | View the site

Get lost in Chicago's past at this major museum and research center devoted to Chicago and American history. You will experience the past and gain new perspectives on the present through a wide variety of exhibitions and programs. Located on the corner of Clark Street and North Avenue the Chicago History Museum has new and special events year long for history buffs of all ages.

Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 N. Cannon | (312) 742-2000 | View the site

A treasured oasis in the heart of Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them threatened or endangered. From animal encounters at the Pritzker Children's Zoo to daily programs at the new Farm-in-the-Zoo presented by John Deere, each visit provides a chance to learn about wildlife and have fun at the same time. The nation's oldest, and one of the last free zoos in the country, Lincoln Park Zoo is open 365 days a year, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon | (773) 755-5100 | View the site

Join us as nature comes to life at your fingertips! Stand spellbound as a just-emerged butterfly sees the world outside its chrysalis for the very first time. Squish through wetlands discovering why they are beautiful and important. Discover the power and mystery of rivers. And more! Grab your field journal and your sense of adventure — you are about to take a journey into the secret world of the amazing creatures that inhabit our planet! Special exhibitions and facilitated programming change with the seasons, so come back again and again to discover more.

Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. | (312) 742-7736 | View the site

Ranking among the finest in the horticultural world, the Lincoln Park Conservatory displays exotic palms, orchids and ferns in four glass buildings alongside three acres of magnificent outdoor gardens. Free. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.