HQ Function

Serves as the primary public-facing facility, housing all interactive exhibits, the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, educational programming spaces, administrative offices, research labs, and the collections of the Chicago Academy of Sciences.

Notable Features:

The Judy Istock Butterfly Haven (a 2,700 sq. ft. greenhouse with over 1,000 free-flying butterflies), Micole Birdwalk, hands-on exhibits like the RiverWorks water play area, sustainable building design including a green roof, and picturesque views of North Pond and the city skyline.

Work Culture:

A mission-driven and collaborative environment where staff are passionate about nature, science education, and conservation. The culture encourages curiosity, learning, and community engagement, with a focus on hands-on experiences.

HQ Significance:

As Chicago's urban gateway to nature and science, the museum plays a crucial role in environmental education for all ages. It is a key institution for understanding regional biodiversity, promoting conservation science, and connecting urban communities with the natural world.

Values Reflected in HQ: The museum's architecture, location, and programming reflect its core values of education, conservation, community, sustainability, and fostering a connection between people and the natural world.

Location:

While the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum's primary operational focus is on the regional ecology of the American Midwest and serving the Chicago metropolitan area, its research, collections, and conservation initiatives contribute to global biodiversity knowledge. The museum collaborates with national and international scientific organizations and shares its innovative educational models, though it does not maintain physical offices outside of its Chicago location. Its work on issues like urban ecology and species conservation has relevance and impact beyond its immediate geographic vicinity.

Street Address:

2430 N. Cannon Drive

City:

Chicago

State/Province:

Illinois

Country:

USA