LINCOLN PARK AND CHICAGO INFORMATION Lincoln Park Conservatory and Gardens Greeter Training 1) Chicago Park District, “Lincoln Park Map” 2) Lincoln Park Zoo visitor information 3) Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum visitor information 4) Chicago History Museum visitor information 5) North Avenue Beach visitor information 6) n.a. “Attractions in Lincoln Park” 7) Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, “Welcome to Lincoln Park” 8) n.a. “Public Transit around Chicago” Reading assignments supplement each week’s lectures. Please read before the lecture. LINCOLN PARK MAP 1 of 4 North Pond “I WILL” MONUMENT Fullerton Pkwy Baseball/Softball Field Lin S ALFRED Basketball Court t o GARDEN GRANDMOTHER’S c CALDWELL ck oln LILY POOL Bike Rental Concession t on P a Building J D r ohn k r LINCOLN W Comfort Station PARK es CONSERV- C annon La t ATORY Dog Park SHAKESPEARE k e Belden Ave MONUMENT Food Concession S D ho GARDENS FORMAL r Golf Facility r e GARDEN GRANDMOTHER’S LINCOLN D Grove (Permittable Space) PARK r ZOO Lagoon/Pond/Lake ELI BATES FOUNTAIN Monument/Statue SCHILLER Nature Area MONUMENT ROWING LAGOON Webster Ave Parking Pedestrian Bridge/Path Pedestrian Underpass C CUMMINGS Pier la PLAYLOT r k Playground S t Service-Related Concession Dickens Ave Soccer Field HANS 6 CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN Tennis Court LP MONUMENT CULTURAL CENTER Volleyball Court HISTORIC CARLSON COTTAGE LP ZOO ADMIN- Armitage Ave SIBLINGS ISTRATION MONUMENT 4 Lin 5 coln A GRANT v La e MONUMENT k FARM e IN THE S ho ZOO South Pond r e D Wisconsin St r HORSE SHOES 3 Wells St Wells 2 C la 2 r NORTH AVE k 3 S SOUTH BEACH t FIELD HOUSE La 4 1 SOUTH k BENJAMIN e FRANKLIN FIELD S ho MONUMENT ATHLETIC deLASALLE AREA r NORTH AVE MONUMENT e BEACH HOUSE Dr 5 D COUCH LINCOLN r Salle TOMB MEMORIAL La MONUMENT & GARDENS LaSalle Dr CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY GREENE VARDIMAN BLACK MONUMENT North Ave Rev 1/07 Lincoln Park Zoo Address: 2001 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60614, USA Phone: 312-742-2000 HOURS Spring Hours Starting April 1 (Friday prior to Memorial Day) Buildings & Farm close at 5:00pm Gates close at 6:00pm Summer Hours May (Memorial Day Weekend) – September (Labor Day Weekend) Buildings & Farm close at 5:00pm on weekdays, 6:30pm on weekends & holidays Gates close at 6:00pm on weekdays, 7:00pm on weekends & holidays September–October 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Gates open 7 a.m.–6 p.m.) November–March 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Gates open 7 a.m.–5 p.m.) ADMISSION OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR & FREE Searle Visitor Center The zoo’s guest and member services are located inside Searle Visitor Center at the zoo's East Gate entrance. Searle Visitor Center provides the following services: • Information Desk • First Aid and Public Safety • Lost and Found • Strollers and Wheelchairs Across from Searle Visitor Center at the Member Center, guests can: • Join the zoo, renew membership, or purchase a gift membership • ADOPT an Animal • Purchase a gift for an animal from the zoo’s Wish List • Make a donation in any amount https://www.lpzoo.org/ Lincoln Park Zoo Discover member benefits like free parking, members-only events, and discounts at retail and on the zoo’s ticketed public events DIRECTIONS Lincoln Park Zoo is located off Lake Shore Drive at the Fullerton Parkway exit, just minutes north of downtown Chicago. From I-94, exit at either Fullerton Parkway or North Avenue and go east. BUSES #151 and #156 stop at the zoo’s West Gate (Stockton & Webster) and near the Farm-in-the-Zoo (Stockton & Armitage) #22 stops near the zoo’s West Gate (exit at Clark & Webster) and Café Brauer Gate (exit at Clark & Armitage) #36 stops near the zoo’s West Gate (exit at Clark & Webster) and Café Brauer Gate (exit at Clark & Armitage) TRAINS The Brown line and Purple line stop at the Armitage station, which is about one mile west of the zoo. Exit and walk east on Armitage, past Clark, to the Café Brauer Gate. CABS Cab fare from downtown Chicago to Lincoln Park Zoo is about $10. Enter at the Café Brauer Gate or West Gate. BICYCLE RACKS Bicycle racks are located near the East Gate, West Gate, Café Brauer and Lincoln Park Conservatory with additional racks along Cannon Drive and Stockton Drive. TROLLEY AND DOUBLE DECKER SERVICE From November 23 through December 23, 208 visit Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company for information on transportation to ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ. Parking The zoo’s parking lot entrance is located at Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive (2400 North Cannon Drive, Chicago IL 60614). Parking fees are typically collected at the lot exit. The parking lot opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m. Parking rates range from $20-35 per day and include applicable parking taxes. Prices are subject to change based on day of the week, seasonality, special events, weather, and other factors. Zoo members receive discounted or free parking benefits during zoo hours. https://www.lpzoo.org/ Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is an accessible and affordable family destination located in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Address: 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago IL 60614 Phone: 773-755-5100 HOURS Monday through Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 5pm The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is open every day except the first Friday in May, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. The last admission ticket is sold at 4:30pm. ADMISSION • $9 for adults • $7 for students and seniors (60+) • $6 for children ages 3 - 12 • Free for children under 3 Members are free every day Thursdays are suggested donation days for Illinois residents. Illinois teachers with a school ID can receive free admission for themselves when visiting alone or with friends and/or family. Teachers visiting as part of a field trip are charged a group rate or admitted for free based on the attendance policies of their registered trip. Group visit discounts are available. Senior group visit discounts are also available. Blue Star Families Active duty service members and their families can enjoy free admission year- round. Click here for additional details. Museums for All We are pleased to offer a discounted admission fee of $1 to individuals and families presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card. Museum visitors who display their EBT Card and a valid form of identification will receive a discounted admission rate of $1 per person, for up to six people in their party. Children under 3 are, as always, free. This admission rate is available during all normal operating hours. http://www.naturemuseum.org/ Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Kids Museum Passports A Kids Museum Passport is good for free on-site admission for two adults and two children. They can be checked out at Chicago Public Library branches. Amenities & Accessibility Coat Check Coat check is available for 50¢ per item. Guests may also check a stroller in coat check. Strollers A limited number of strollers are available for $4 upon request with a picture ID. Strollers are allowed everywhere in the Museum except for the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, where stroller parking is available near the Butterfly Haven entrance. Nursing Mothers are welcome to nurse wherever they are comfortable within the building. Wheelchairs Wheelchairs are available to rent for no charge. We simply ask that a photo ID be left at the Front Desk upon rental. Stairs/Elevators Our passenger elevator goes to all levels of the building, including the third floor Micole Birdwalk. Restrooms All restrooms on all levels are stroller and wheelchair accessible. Two all-gender, single-stall restrooms are located on the third floor near the entrance to the Micole Birdwalk. There are also single-stall family restrooms located on the first floor across from coat check, and on the second floor across from the Extreme Green House. TRANSPORTATION The Nature Museum is located near several CTA stops. Directions to the Nature Museum can be found on the Getting to the Museum page. Additional Resources A social narrative is available to prepare children for their visits and show what it's like to visit the Nature Museum. Please click here to download it as a pdf. Events & Programs Many events and programs are included with the price of admission. To explore daily events, or register for a special class, program or event, visit the Event Calendar page. © 2019 Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum http://www.naturemuseum.org/ Chicago History Museum Address: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60614 Phone: (312) 642-4600 HOURS Monday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Wednesday – Saturday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm RESEARCH CENTER HOURS Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm CAFÉ: Monday – Saturday: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm ADMISSION (Prices subject to change.) ADULTS: $19.00 SENIORS (Ages 65+): $17.00 STUDENTS (19-22): $17.00 CHILDREN (18 & under if Illinois Residents): FREE *Non-Illinois Resident Children 12 and under are FREE City of Chicago residents receive a $2 discount (with valid I.D.) It pays to be a member. Admission is free for members of the Chicago History Museum, DuSable Museum, National Museum of Mexican Art, and National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture. Free admission is granted to the following audiences: • US Armed Services: All active duty military and all veterans (with valid ID) • Chicago Police Department: All active duty (with valid ID) • Chicago Fire Department: All active duty (with valid ID) • Illinois Teachers (with valid ID) • Pre-Registered School Field Trips • Park Voyagers (Must show pass) • Kids Museum Passport Holders (Must show pass) https://www.chicagohistory.org/ Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Discount Days The Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday* from 12:30 to 9:00 p.m.