Our mission is to enhance knowledge of the natural sciences & anthropology through the use of exhibits and interactive experiences.https://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mwucuxrbrc2iTomorrow 2 Oct.! Sign up here: m.signupgenius.com#!/showSignUp...02 Oct 2026 02:22 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwucuxrbrc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mw52zunfes2tDon't forget, this evening we have a very cool program with Dr. Catalina Maria Johnson at EPM! Join us for this Illinois Humanities program, please, it promises to be quite interesting. It's free admission and we'll have light refreshments.22 Sep 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw52zunfes2thttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mvsxgbqs322hJoin us! More info: https://event.auctria.com/cf282852-9212-40e4-86f4-54d519076e76/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUaVEZwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWZWMUxycHJ4RTNrWkFNTnpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEet9Cxk3Uo8PoqRt_79oEaP3dhQEt826-CwFaHldjgRJnArfL0yQ9zHgPcT3M_aem_AvS_Szvbtb-HvOruK96a9g18 Sep 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsxgbqs322hhttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3muwim6zh7s2bGreat day, as Chris Flaherty presented his program on Turf to Native and has had a great plant sale outside ... and Volunteer Lola showed off her mini-xib on lichens. Hmm, her jacket could actually be an exhibit of its own! It features lichen and mosses and fungi ...07 Sep 2026 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwim6zh7s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3muqaxcyug22pDon't forget!: Saturday, September 5th, we have Chris "Green Guerrilla" Flaherty with a Turf to Native presentation at 11 am, and native plant sale outside the front doors from 12-4. There is no admission fee for the plant sale or the 11 am presentation.05 Sep 2026 00:47 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqaxcyug22phttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mud3xk5zdc2uOpen today, Sun. 30 Aug., 12 - 4pm! One of our board members went Apple picking, so we have apples for visitors today!30 Aug 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mud3xk5zdc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mu6guzzfq222Oh nooooo! The canoes of La Salle: Expedition II all capsized, and the crew is missing ... all over the museum! Can you find them all in our new Scavenger Hunt? There's also a new supply of prizes! Open this and next week Thursday through Sunday 12-4.28 Aug 2026 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6guzzfq222https://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mtzb7lznn22iJoin us for this fascinating free program with Dr. Catalina Maria Johnson as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Dr. Johnson explores hundreds of years of the history of Latine music in the USA and how it reflects the history and experience of Latines in this land.26 Aug 2026 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzb7lznn22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mttzhzpo7k2sPics from Saturday -- still reeling at what a fine day it was, in every way! Thanks again to all. There are multiple sources of pics here -- some, Teryl Teeter ... some, Sharry ... some are stills from the video taken by Heather Dorsch. For the full set, see our Facebook page!24 Aug 2026 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttzhzpo7k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3msnnslolac23Thanks to Incredible Bats for finishing out our Summer 2026 Uncaged in the Zoo season with a great variety of critters! Also thanks to Lola and Mana for being our museum emissaries and capturing some photos ... And thanks to everyone who attended our summer programs this year!09 Aug 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnnslolac23https://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mscalsnays2wIt's Miss Abby's final Adventures in the Zoo program for the Summer 2026 season! "Extirpated" (EX-ter-PAY-ted) means locally or regionally extinct, though not totally extinct everywhere. Did you know we used to have colorful parrots in what's now Illinois? FREE program!05 Aug 2026 00:13 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mscalsnays2whttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3ms2cpjmyx225In our last Uncaged in the Zoo of the 2026 season, we welcome INCREDIBLE BATS! -- ah, but so much more than just bats! This presentation is totally free -- just come on out to Lords Park Zoo and enjoy! And while you're here, consider also enjoying Elgin Public Museum just steps away.01 Aug 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2cpjmyx225https://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mrvden5ywk2hThey are moving more and more into urban and suburban areas. Should we be afraid of them? Miss Judy reads a story about coyotes and has a cute craft to go along with it in this program for the younger set. The presentation is entirely free, and takes place inside Lords Park Zoo.30 Jul 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvden5ywk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mrkleo23ss24Thanks to Teryl Teeter for taking these pics today as 150+ people came to see Deb the Frog Lady in Lords Park Zoo - Elgin, Illinois! Deb's critter friends included: African Bullfrog, Tree Frog, Red Eyed Tree Frog, Smoky Jungle Frog, Bearded Dragon, Blue tongue Skink, Red Tague, Ball Python ...26 Jul 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrkleo23ss24https://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mrb7enibp22yDeb the Frog Lady returns to Lords Park Zoo for another ribbiting presentation featuring her froggy friends! Totally free, just come on out to Lords Park Zoo and enjoy! You might want to bring folding chairs/blankets for sitting on.22 Jul 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrb7enibp22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mrb7ajratk2yJoin Miss Abby for this totally free drop-in program inside Lords Park Zoo! There's no signup, and the zoo is free, too! There's still some summer fun in Lords Park to come, but don't miss the chance to come on out and enjoy the zoo!22 Jul 2026 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrb7ajratk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mqa4mi3y6k2pWhether the fearsome choppers of an alligator, the fangs of a snake, or the molars of a human, teeth tell scientists a lot about both a species' lifestyle and history, and that particular individual's past! Miss Abby talks teeth in this FREE all ages drop-in program INSIDE LORDS PARK ZOO.09 Jul 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqa4mi3y6k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mq2zfqymvs2tCome see amazing live birds of prey, as raptor rescuers Wings & Talons presents this free program about the birds and their mission to help them! You'll likely see at least one owl, hawk, and falcon. This program is entirely free and takes place inside Lords Park Zoo.07 Jul 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2zfqymvs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mpt6rfp2ak23We will be closed on Saturday the Fourth. We'll re-open Sunday for regular hours of 12-4. Enjoy the Semi-Quincentennial with your family and friends, secure in the knowledge that you can now forget how and when to say, "semi-quincentennial"! Happy 4th of July!04 Jul 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpt6rfp2ak23https://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mpkh4uyp5s2sPuzzled where to find the new Eric Dowdle jigsaw puzzle? We have it! Our public hours are Thurs through Sun, 12-4, but we usually have someone in the office on weekdays between 8 and 2 (except Mondays). Call at (847) 741-6655 to see if someone will be able to let you in to make a purchase.01 Jul 2026 02:15 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpkh4uyp5s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mpccdzyfkc26Epic day at the museum and zoo! Anderson Humane's mystery guest turned out to be an adorable possum. And we had a great session of Meet the Bison ... And Deer ... And Elk, too! Spike's antlers are still velvety, and he enjoyed guests giving him a special treat of bananas!27 Jun 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpccdzyfkc26https://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mp6sishxdk26Outside the museum, we lost a couple grand old oaks in last night's storm. Inside, life goes on with a visit from a Parks & Rec day camp group.26 Jun 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6sishxdk26https://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mp574xqsuc2aKids had fun learning about Animal Superpowers at today's Adventures in the Zoo! Abby, Andrea, and Lola discussed camouflage, specialized vision, and other adaptations that make animals safer ... or more deadly predators! The Gail Borden Public Library's Book Bike was also on hand!25 Jun 2026 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp574xqsuc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mp3c5lr4es2lJoin Anderson Humane inside Lords Park/Tefft's Farm Zoo to learn about Anderson's mission to rescue wildlife in distress. You'll meet a special Mystery Animal Ambassador Guest, too! The zoo is free, and so is the presentation. After the zoo, consider coming "next door" to Elgin Public Museum.25 Jun 2026 01:36 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp3c5lr4es2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mon5yc5xuk2wWe held our Annual Meeting at the museum last night -- thank you to those who attended! 2025 was a good year for EPM, it's officially official ... and now we can get back to our 2026 work!19 Jun 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mon5yc5xuk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mo77sojeck2pFantastic turnout for Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo today -- and yes, Xena the Sloth was there! Thanks to Judy Hayner for taking these pics ...13 Jun 2026 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo77sojeck2phttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mo2qsvyjhk2zOur thanks to author Joel Greenberg for braving the crazy weather yesterday to speak about his new book, To Life: Jews Exploring Nature. Here, he is discussing "The Bad Apple" among the naturalists featured in the book -- Nathan Leopold, the infamous early 20th century killer.12 Jun 2026 03:01 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo2qsvyjhk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mnwjtnjr7k2oYes! Xena the Sloth is back! You don't want to miss this wonderful presentation as Xena and her many and varied friends visit Lords Park/Tefft's Farm Zoo this Saturday! The presentation is entirely free, hosted by Elgin Public Museum, sponsored by Friends of Lords Park Zoo.10 Jun 2026 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwjtnjr7k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/elginpublicmuseum.bsky.social/post/3mnihebf5ws2wOur new scavenger hunt is America 250 ... but with a natural history twist! What was happening here 250 MILLION years ago? Follow the story around the museum number-to-number, find them all, and claim a prize from our fabulous showcase! Open Thursday-Sunday 12-4 through summer (but closed July 4th).04 Jun 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:caqfd2d3n7fazq242tmuazgr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnihebf5ws2w