Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
BOO-seum Bash October 25, 2026
Trick or Treat! It’s time to have some merry mischief at the museum!
Join us for a morning of animal encounters, crafts, and Halloween fun.
- Step into the BRAND NEW Dark Room and discover how animals adapt to the darkness.
- Slither up with the museum’s spectacular snakes.
- Get curious with some crawly bugs.
- Test your memory with our friends from UIC’s FLAME Lab
- Dissect an owl pellet
- And dig into the boneyard of the Nature Museum’s 169 year old collections!
Costumes are encouraged!
Family and Family+ members benefit from discounted admission; but all levels of museum members can enjoy access to the event an hour early! The members-only hour of BOO-seum Bash begins at 9am!
Event includes access to all museum exhibits including the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. All ages are welcome – this event is designed for families.
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Venue
Museums, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
For over 160 years, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences has served as an urban gateway to nature and science.…
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
One of the city’s most picturesque areas, you’ll find boutiques, museums, dining, a zoo, and plenty of waterfront.
Learn more about the area
Venue
Museums, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
For over 160 years, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences has served as an urban gateway to nature and science.…
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
One of the city’s most picturesque areas, you’ll find boutiques, museums, dining, a zoo, and plenty of waterfront.
