Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University
5700 College Road, Birck Hall of Science - 2nd Floor, Lisle, Illinois 60532About
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Added by Jopie, at 14 December 2018
Description
On display at the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum are representative specimens of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other invertebrates. There are collections of skeletons, fossils, bird eggs, corals, mussels, crustaceans, and Native American artifacts. The most conspicuous feat is the 38-foot skeleton of a sei whale hanging from the ceiling at the center of the museum. Other specimens include a polar bear, Rocky Mountain goats and sheep, American bison, big cats such as a leopard, cougar, and lions, several kinds of wolves, several kinds of dinosaurs, and great apes. In addition the museum is home to a large collection of fish, and a large collection of bird specimens.
The full-sized dioramas include an African Savanna, Northern Illinois woodland, wetland and prairie scene, North American desert, Arctic tundra, and several other smaller dioramas.
The museum has a simply enchanting atmosphere. We welcome curious guests of all ages in their pursuit of wonder and knowledge of the natural world. Don’t miss the activity sheets and scavenger hunts to find out more about the specimens on display.
We also offer your choice of 50 Discover Boxes! These topic-specific lesson plans in a box include hands-on activities, an educational DVD video, display specimens, and interactive ideas. They engage and educate all ages, are a perfect addition to any curriculum, and can be used for classrooms, home school groups, child care facilities, libraries, historical societies, nature centers, and more! We serve the community by providing the opportunity to check out Discovery Boxes for FREE! Check one out today by calling our Education Coordinator (630) 829-6546 or email JuricaSuchyMuseum@ben.edu.
We are conveniently located on the 2nd floor of the Birck Hall of Science, on campus at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois.
Now Open 7 Days a Week! Free admission! Open to the Public!
September to May:
Monday – Thursday 1-5pm
Friday - Sunday 2-4pm
June to July:
Tuesday - Thursday 1-4pm
or by appointment
*The museum is closed on all University Holidays. The museum is open by appointment only during the winter and spring intersessions. Please call ahead or schedule a tour.
All of our education and outreach is offered free of charge to the public thanks to our generous donors.
To schedule a FREE group tour today, please call (630) 829-6546.
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7 Reviews
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13 May 2019
More Healthy Lawns in our community!
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10 May 2019
Fun Friday Facts!
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10 May 2019
Today begins our May Intersession break. The museum will be open by appointment only from May 10th to June 3rd!Today begins our May Intersession break. The museum will be open by appointment only from May 10th to June 3rd!
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03 May 2019
SPECIAL HOURS! The museum will be open TODAY (Friday, May 3rd) from 11:00am to 4:00pm.SPECIAL HOURS! The museum will be open TODAY (Friday, May 3rd) from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
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03 May 2019
The Biology 202: Introduction to Natural History Museums course final projects are now on display in the museum! Stop by and check them out before the end of the semester during museum open hours.
For their final projects, small groups of students designed an exhibit project plan, researched 10 specimens, then created a scale model of their proposed exhibit, composed exhibit labels, identified their target audience, and made an appropriate visitor guide to accompany the exhibit. They presented their exhibit proposals to their mock museum board (their classmates).
Great job everyone!
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03 May 2019
There are local reports that Baltimore Orioles have migrated back up into the Lisle area! Here are some tips for attracting and feeding these beautiful songbirds. Please remember to use plain jelly with no artificial sugar and no sugar substitutes. Happy birding!
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21 December 2018
Thank you to all who helped make 2018 a wonderful year at the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum!
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