Lincoln Park Cultural Institutions

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, The Lincoln Park Zoo, The Notebaert Nature Museum, and the Lincoln Park Conservatory are not only entertaining but also educational. For more information, read on.

Chicago History Museum

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. Learn about new and special events going on at the Chicago History Museum at www.chicagohistory.org/programs_events.html. Located on the corner of Clark Street and North Avenue.

Lincoln Park Zoo

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 zoo 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 Notebaert Nature Museum

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

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