Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

The Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a non-profit organization located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1857, the organization has grown to employ 96 people and generates $50 million in annual revenue. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum offers a variety of exhibits and programs focused on nature and science education. The museum welcomes over 308,000 visitors annually, providing educational contact hours to over 76,000 students through K-12 science education programs. The museum also provides teacher professional development to more than 1,700 teachers each year. The museum's mission is to foster a positive relationship between people and nature through collaborations, education, research, collections, exhibits, and public forums. Their vision is to become a leading voice on urban ecology and sustainability within the Midwest/Great Lakes region. For more information, visit naturemuseum.org.