Sycamore, Illinois
Upcoming Events in Sycamore Illinois
January
| 18 |
Safari Sprouts
- Spend a morning discovering nature at the Museum through games, crafts, stories, songs, and occasional live animal visits! Designed for ages 3-5 with an adult, but all ages are welcome. No registration required Every Thursday, 10:15-11:15 am Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
| 24 - 14 |
Snake Feeding
- Guests can learn all about our live snakes while watching our staff feed them! Every Sunday 1:00-1:15 pm Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
February
| 22 |
Groundhog Gala
- Enjoy a unique night out at the Midwest Museum of Natural History's Groundhog Gala fundraiser! Join us for food, a silent auction, and a cash bar. More information coming soon. Thank you to our generous sponsors: Yvonne Johnson; Mrs. John W. Ovitz; The Suter Company, Inc; Klein, Stoddard, Buck, & Lewis, LLC; Bill Nicklas; Terry & Sherrie Martin; Ronald G. Klein; Sycamore Integrated Health, Anonymous Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
March
| 13 - 4 |
Safari Sprouts
- Safari Sprouts Every Wednesday, 10:15-11:15 am $8/child (or purchase a 4-class card for $28), adults free Members $6/child No registration required Spend a morning discovering nature at the Museum through games, crafts, stories, songs, and live animal visits! Designed for ages 3-5 with an adult, but all ages are welcome. Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
April
| 30 |
Spring Babies Petting Zoo
- Spring Babies Petting Zoo Saturday, April 13 , 1-3:00 pm $3/person (child or adult)/15-minute visit, PLUS Museum admission Space is limited, payment due at time of registration: 815-895-9777 Stop by for a visit with some spring babies and be sure to bring your cameras! We'll be hosting baby chicks, bunnies, ducklings, goats, and lambs. Tickets to visit with the animals are $3 each, plus Museum admission and are sold in 15-minute increments (1-1:15, 1:15-1:30, etc.). This event sold out last year so reserve your spot today: 815-895-9777. Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
| 11 |
Eye Dissection
- We've got our eye on you! Learn about your sense of sight as we dissect cow eyes. This class is designed for children or adults, suggested for ages 8+ (under 12 must have an adult present). Please register by 4/16. Thursday, April 25, 7-8:30 pm Space is limited, payment due at time of registration: 815-895-9777 Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
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Training & Enrichment with LIVE Animals featuring Cosley Zoo
- LIVE ANIMALS are coming to the Midwest Museum! Cosley Zoo will show guests how they train their animals, and keep them stimulated, including showcasing a trained chicken! This event is great for visitors of all ages, and will be a huge hit! Don't forget your cameras! Seating is limited to 30 guests/presentation; call 815-895-9777 to reserve your seats today! First Presentation: 10:45-11:30. Second Presentation: 11:45-12:30 Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
May
| 18 |
Family Trivia Night
- Show off your family's nature knowledge at this game show-style trivia night just for families! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Families will answer trivia questions about animals, plants, and more to win prizes. Recommended for ages 7+. Trivia questions will be age-appropriate for each family. Space is limited to 8 families; register today: 815-895-9777 Thursday, May 2, 7-8:30 pm Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
| 23 - 13 |
Snake Feeding
- Guests can watch staff feed our live snakes! Every Tuesday, May 14-August 27, 1-1:15 pm Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
| 28 |
Mother's Day
- Free admission for mothers and grandmothers today! Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
June
| 24 - 16 |
Storytime
- Join us in the Discovery Den children's area every Friday through the summer for storytime! Every Friday, June-August, 11:00 am Free with Museum admission Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
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Rockin’ for the Reptiles
- Join us for an afternoon of rockin’ family fun! Enjoy games, live music, food, face painting, crafts, moon bounce, and of course... lots of live reptiles. Music by Garage Orchestra, the Fishback Boys, and Buffalo Jump. Fee covers all activities; additional fees apply for food and souvenirs. Event is held in the parking lot at the corner of Elm St. and Somonauk St. in Sycamore (rain location is in Museum) Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
| 15 |
Science Saturday: Do-it-Yourself!
- What do all these have in common: lava lamps, invisible ink, slime, and duck calls? You can make them! Discover how during this hands-on science workshop. Great for ages 8-14 but all are welcome (under 12 yrs must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited, call to register: 815-895-9777 Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
July
| 6 |
Science Saturday: Microscopes
- Explore the unseen! Learn to use microscopes and create your own slides. You'll examine fur from a polar bear, the mane of a lion, skin from a python, and even your own spit! Great for ages 8-14 but all are welcome (under 12 yrs must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited, call to register: 815-895-9777 Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
September
| 20 - 15 |
Snake Feeding
- Guests can learn all about our live snakes while watching our staff feed them! Every Sunday September 1 through October 20, 1-1:15 pm Free with admission Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
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Tie Dye Family Art Class
- Learn the histroy of tie-dye and create your own masterpiece! Bring along a piece of clothing to tie-dye in addition to the MMNH shirt we will provide. Class will last about an hour and a half. $15 for members, $20 for non members. Address: 425 W. State Street , Sycamore, Illinois |
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Paul Barding's "In the Steps of Darwin"
- Join us for this incredible presentation on the birds and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands! Paul Barding, a biologist and zoologist, began birding and documenting the Galapagos Islands, where Charles Darwin studied, in 2000. This presentation will showcase photographic documentation and a presentation of the wildlife that Barding encountered on his voyages in Darwin's footsteps. This presentation will last approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour. Address: 425 W. State Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
| 12 |
Oil Spill Simulation
- Students will learn how we cleaned up after the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and observe how these clean-up techniques work in the natural environment. Each student will get hands-on and be an active participant! This class was planned by National Geographic and will be conducted by the Midwest Museum of Natural History. This class will last approximately an hour and a half. $10 for nonmembers, $5 for members. Please register in advance. 815-895-9777 Address: 425 W. State Street , Sycamore, Illinois |
November
| 24 - 5 |
Safari Sprouts
- Spend a morning discovering nature at the Museum through games, crafts, stories, songs, and live animal visits! Designed for ages 3-5 with an adult, but all ages are welcome. Every Wednesday, 10:15-11:15 am Call 815-895-9777 to register (walk-ins welcome too). Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |
December
| 18 |
Festival of Trees
- The Museum is a wonderful place to visit with family and friends in December. Check out everything we have going on! • Tree Contest: The museum will be decorated for Christmas, featuring over 20 trees decorated by local groups and businesses. Vote for your favorite tree by making a donation. Trees will be on display through Christmas. Click here for info on decorating a tree! • Live Animal Presentations: Tuesdays 11-11:30 am, presentations are free with Museum admission • Wish Tree: Want to donate a pumpkin for Hercules the tortoise? Strawberries for the Bearded Dragon? How about a heater for our snakes? A tree in the Museum lobby will be decorated with paper ornaments representing gifts for our live animals. Your donation will help us make their holiday wishes come true. Entire month of December, during regular museum hours. Address: Midwest Museum of Natural History 425 W State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 , Sycamore, Illinois |