Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids March 19—September 1, 2008 From medieval fire-breathing dragons to the magical powers of the unicorn, mythic creatures have captured the imagination. Now, examine the legend and the science behind some of the most fascinating c... more information At the Art Studio Calling all young artists! This month at the Crown Family PlayLab's Art Studio our theme is Mythic Creatures. People have wonderful imaginations! Sometimes people ma ...more Family Field Day! Saturday, June 21, 2008 Take part in fun and free activities in the Crown Family PlayLab and in the rest of The Field Museum. You can also register for a family workshop where you can be a detective, a musician ...more Mythic Creatures Day Camp! Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27, 2008 In conjunction with Lookingglass Theatre, the Field Museum is offering 11-12 year olds a chance to spend a week learning about the Mythic Creatures in conjunction with our temporary exhibition of the ...more Summer Worlds Tour 2008 Choose from one of these four 1-week sessions: July 7-11, 2008; July 14-18, 2008; July 21-25, 2008; July 28-August 1, 2008 Summer Worlds Tour is a week-long summer program for children ages 5-10 years old. Campers will discover tools of exploration at Adler Planetarium, uncover stories of mythical creatures at The Field M ...more Crown Family PlayLab Opening Friday, September 14, 2007 Dig in… Dress up… Explore and grow! Visit the Crown Family PlayLab, a place where you and your child can become scientists, dig up fossils, conduct a symphony, and paint a masterpiece! Open ... more information Morning Stories Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Take a seat in the Crown Family Play Lab and enjoy a story before you set off on an exploration of The Field Museum. ...more Kraft Story Time Every Saturday and Sunday Take a seat in the Crown Family PlayLab to hear a story and makean art project—all in 20 minutes! Story Time is sponsored by Kraft Foods. ...more Family Field Days Third Saturday of each month Learn from Museum scientists, take part in free art and science activities, hear a story, or sign up for a family workshop! ...more April at the Crown Family PlayLab Art Studio: Sprouts Monday - Sunday during the month of March Calling all young artists! This month at the Crown Family PlayLab's Art Studio our theme is "Sprouts." This time of year we are starting to see a variety of plants and flowers raise from ...more May at the Crown Family PlayLab Art Studio: Super Soil Monday-Sunday during the month of May Calling all young artists! This month at the Crown Family PlayLab's Art Studio our theme is "Super Soil!" So many wonderful things come from our soil! Most of what we use every day can ...more June at the Crown Family PlayLab Art Studio: Mythic Creatures Monday-Sunday during the month of June Calling all young artists! This month at the Crown Family PlayLab's Art Studio our theme is "Mythic Creatures." People have wonderful ima ...more The Ancient Americas Opens March 9, 2007 The Field Museum’s ground-breaking new exhibition, The Ancient Americas, takes you on a journey through 13,000 ye... more information Student Program: Family Life in the Americas: Past and Present (Grades 3 - 8) Beginning March 12, 2007 Explore family life across the Americas, today and in the past. Step into an ancient Pueblo house and learn about daily life as a child in an early Puebloan community. ...more Student Program: Cultures of the Ancient Americas (Grades 9 -12) Beginning March 12, 2007 Investigate the social and political systems of the early people of the Americas. Learn how different societies organized themselves to meet their needs, then use this new knoweldge to explore connec ...more Evolving Planet Opens March 10, 2006 What did the world look like through the eyes of a 500-million-year-old trilobite? What could you see, hear, and smell in the swampy forest that was Chicago…300 million years ago? How would it feel to... more information Interpretive Stations Weekends beginning March 10, 2006 Discover the Geological Hot Spots of the Americas by piecing together our Mega Maps that locate and identify the best places to find fossil evidence of prehistoric life on Earth. Later, play ou ...more Student Class: Evolution 101 (Grades 9-12) Join us for an in-depth look at some important evolution basics and discover why it’s become so important to scientists. Tour Evolving Planet and other exhibitions to get a better under ...more Sue Sue is the world's largest, most complete, best preserved and most famous Tyrannosaurus rex. Since Sue was unveiled on May 17, 2000, about 2 million people have visited the Museum... more information SUE Year Round Museum docents will answer questions and share their in-depth knowledge, facts and figures. ...more Cultural Connections Program Series and Initiatives Cultural Connections is a partnership between The Field Museum and over 20 community-based ethnic museums and cultural centers in the Chicago area. This program is a unique way to experience ... more information MAY: Roots and Renewal Saturday, May 10, 2008 Around the world, celebrating the harvest is often a reason to come together. Cambodians gather for the Taing Tok (table display), a festival to show off the prosperity of the “Kingdom,” honori ...more This Weekend at The Field Museum Weekend of May 16 - 18, 2008 Evolving Planet Evolving Planet takes visitors on an awe-inspiring journey through 4 billion years of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to towering dinosaurs and our extended human family. Uni ...more George Washington Carver What makes a man a legend? In the case of George Washington Carver it wasn't just peanuts. Discover the life and work of an extraordinary man, born into slavery, who used his gifts to become a groundb ...more Cheyenne Visions Celebrate the artistic vibrancy of Cheyenne history and present-day culture through beautiful color photographs of Cheyenne art and artifacts. The objects in the photographs, selected from The Field M ...more Ancient Egypt Tour Weekends Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Learn about mummies, hieroglyphs, daily customs and the importance of the afterlife. ...more McDonald's Fossil Preparation Laboratory Daily Watch technicians chisel delicate fossils from layers of rock as you glimpse the scientific work that goes on behind the scenes at the Museum. ...more Interpretive Station Activities Weekends Stop by an interpretive station for hand-on activities throughout the Museum. Find out what your name looks like in Egyptian hieroglyphs, put together a huge floor map of Africa, or dissect an owl pel ...more Regenstein Laboratory Get a behind the scenes glimpse at artifact conservators at work in this exciting new space. You’ll see Museum experts study, clean and prepare artifacts from our extensive anthropology collections. ...more Northwest Coast Indians and Arctic Peoples Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays 11:30 a.m. Discover a spectacular array of artifacts depicting two North American neighboring environments and cultures. ...more Pawnee Earth Lodge Weekdays, 1 p.m. Weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Examine touchable objects and learn about traditional Native American Pawnee culture, culture change, and contemporary Pawnee life. ...more SUE Weekends Museum docents will answer questions and share their in-depth knowledge, facts and figures. ...more Maori Meeting House Tour Weekdays, 10 am - 3 pm Weekends, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit this authentic and stunning house and learn about its cultural significance and use. ...more Museum Highlight Tours Saturday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided tour of some of the Museum's most popular, famous and unique exhibitions. Hear the stories behind these fascinating treasures from nature and human culture. Find more The Ancient Americas Step into the windswept world of Ice-Age mammoth hunters. Walk through a replica of an 800-year-old pueblo dwelling and imagine your entire family cooking, eating, and sleeping in one small room. Expl ...more Travels of the Crow: Journey of an Indian Nation How did the Crow people become hunters, warriors, and nomads? Though settled farmers long ago, the Crow tell the story of a search for the sacred tobacco plant that eventually led them to the Bighor ...more Re-presenting The Migration: Reproductions of Paintings by Jacob Lawrence Following WWI, hundreds of thousands of southern Black Americans migrated north with hopes of finding economic and social freedoms not available in the south. Farming conditions in the south were dete ...more Exploring the Arctic Seafloor: Photographs by Chris Linder Embark on an expedition to the bottom of an ice-covered ocean—thirty photographs and other media take you on an icebreaking ship through the frozen Arctic world, and give you a first-ever look at myst ...more Celebrating Women Over forty vivid color photographs by renowned photographer Paola Gianturco portray six festivals throughout the world that honor female ideals, heroines, and goddesses. more Melting Ice—A Hot Topic: Envisioning Change The contemporary art show features the works of 26 artists from 10 countries– all focusing on climate change, specifically melting ice caps and the effect that has on all living creatures. Ar ...more Scientist at The Field: Understanding DNA Saturday, May 17, 2008 Meet a Field Museum scientist and see rarely displayed specimens from our collections. ...more Microcosm: E.Coli and the New Science of Life Saturday, May 17, 2008 Award-winning science writer Carl Zimmer delivers big lessons about life itself from a very small creature: E. coli. In Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life, Zimmer explores how this ...more Adult Programs National Geographic Live! Spring 2008 Join us for another series of entertaining and thought-provoking evenings with dynamic National Geographic explorers. Series tickets on sale now! Single event tickets on sale January 17. ...more Microcosm: E.Coli and the New Science of Life Saturday, May 17, 2008 Award-winning science writer Carl Zimmer delivers big lessons about life itself from a very small creature: E. coli. In Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life, Zimmer explores how this ...more Gallery Programs Northwest Coast Indians and Arctic Peoples Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays 11:30 a.m. Discover a spectacular array of artifacts depicting two North American neighboring environments and cultures. ...more Maori Meeting House Tour Weekdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Weekends 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit this authentic and stunning house and learn about its cultural significance and use. ...more McDonald's Fossil Preparation Laboratory Daily Watch technicians chisel delicate fossils from layers of rock as you glimpse the scientific work that goes on behind the scenes at the Museum. ...more Interpretive Station Activities Year Round Stop by an interpretive station for hand-on activities throughout the Museum. Find out what your name looks like in Egyptian hieroglyphs, put together a huge floor map of Africa, or dissect an owl pe ...more Ancient Egypt Tour Monday-Friday 1pm Saturday and Sunday, noon Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Learn about mummies, hieroglyphs, daily customs and the importance of the afterlife. ...more Museum Highlight Tours Monday–Friday 11a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday 11a.m. and 1p.m. Sunday 11a.m. Enjoy a guided tour of some of the Museum's most popular, famous and unique exhibitions. Hear the stories behind these fascinating treasures from nature and human culture. Find more Kraft Story Time Everyday in July and August, weekends year round Take a seat in one of our exhibition halls, hear a story, and make an art project to take home, all in 20 minutes! This summer we’ll be featuring Egyptian Gods and Goddesses by Henry Barker, ...more Artists at The Field 3rd Saturday of the Month Bring your pencils and your brushes and get tips from professional artists throughout the museum as they study, weave, draw, paint and sculpt. ...more Kraft Story Time Saturdays & Sundays Take a seat in one of our exhibition halls, hear a story, and make an art project to take home, all in 20 minutes! This fall we’ll be featuringCan I Have A Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I Please? by Lo ...more Scientists at the Field Thursdays in July and August Visit the Underground Adventure exhibition and learn more about the complexities of soil with these real life scientists, w ...more Other Programs Insects: 105 Years of Collecting Extended Run The Field Museum's entomologists have accumulated one of the largest collections of insects in the Western Hemisphere. The Museum's collection is expanding constantly through field work, purchases, an ...more Harris Educational Loan Center Year Round Families are now welcome to borrow any of our Harris Loan materials (for a small fee). From Experience Boxes with playable instruments from around the world to Exhibit Cases of native Illinois bird ...more Spend the Night at the Museum! Dozin' with the Dinos Sue the T. rex is having a sleepover! Join us for a night of family workshops, tours and performances. Explore ancient Egypt by flashlight, prowl an African savannah with man-eating lions, and ...more Live from the Poles! July-August, 2008 Join a team of scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on an expedition to Greenland's ice cap. Get an inside look at a major scientific expedition to Greenland and learn about the resea ...more Educator Workshops Explore the Earth and its peoples through The Field Museum's collections, exhibitions, and artifacts. Earn CPDUs, CEUs, Chicago Public School Lane Credit or National-Louis graduate credit (Graduate Cr... more information National Geographic Live! for Teachers Spring 2008 Educators participate in the National Geographic Live! evening presentations, pre-lecture classroom connections, and half-day and full-day Saturday workshops to explore classroom ideas and l ...more Discovering the Tree of Life (Grades 9-12) Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Learn how scientists classify everything from tulips to tyrannosaurs. Explore life’s family tree and hands-on activities for your classroom! ...more Mapping Our World Wednesdays: July 9 - July 30, 2008 What can maps tell us? Join us for the 4-session workshop to examine mapping as a process used in scientific inquiry and, more broadly, the nature of scientific inquiry. Through “scientist chats”, beh ...more Environmental Camp for Teachers Wednesday – Friday, July 16 – 18, 2008 Explore the wonders of Indiana National Lakeshore in this 2-night, 3-day environmental camp! Learn about the rich history of the Great Lakes and acquire new environmental science skills to take back t ...more African Art: The Benin Kingdom Monday - Wednesday, August 4 – 6, 2008 View art from the Benin Kingdom at The Art Institute of Chicago and The Field Museum and make links to the present day with a visit to The Museum of Contemporary Art. Learn how to engage students in m ...more Student Lectures & Performances Broaden your students’ horizons with stimulating performances and presentations. These special events expose your students to a variety of well-known artists and scientists. For more informatio... more information National Geographic Live! Spring Series for Students—FREE! Photographer David Doubilet Secret Underwater Edens Grades 2-6 The world’s leading underwater photographer, David Doubilet, offe ...more A GLOBAL WARNING: Glacial Earthquakes (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Why are glaciers disappearing? Why does it matter if our seas, rivers, and oceans experience a rise in water levels? Join Dr. Nettles as she discusses her research on glacial earthquakes in the Arctic ...more Year Round Student Classes All programs have a maximum of 40 students. 3-5 chaperones required. For more information, please call 312-665-7548. To register for any of these ongoing student classes, please d... more information Egypt Unwrapped (Grades 3-8) On site: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., includes 30 min. for lunch Cost: $4 per student Children will prepare a mummy for its journey to the afterlife. They’ll explore the traditions and beliefs of ancient Egypt as they recreate sacred objects and treasures of this ancient civilization. ...more Africa's Beat (Grades K-3) Explore a variety of African instruments and create your own African Percussion Ensemble, complete with self-made instruments and traditional rhythms. On Site: Mondays through Fri ...more The Great Fossil Hunt (Grades 3–8) On site: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., includes 30 min. for lunch Cost is $4 per student Youngsters will find out what it takes to be a paleontologist! They’ll learn about the process of fossilization as they unearth and prepare dinosaur bones for display, discovering what fossils can tel ...more Into Africa (Grades 3-8) On site: Monday and Friday Kids will explore the diversity of African ecosystems and the plants and animals that inhabit them. State Goals: Science 11.A, 11.B, 12.A, 12.B; Language Arts 1-5 ...more Evolution 101 (Grades 9-12) Join us for an in-depth look at some important evolution basics and discover why it’s become so important to scientists. Tour Evolving Planet and other exhibitions to get a better under ...more Family Life in the Americas: Past and Present (Grades 3-8) Beginning March 12, 2007 Monday through Friday Explore family life across the Americas, today and in the past. Step into an ancient pueblo house and learn about growing up in an early Puebloan community. Students will discover similarities and d ...more Cultures of the Ancient Americas (Grades 9-12) Monday through Friday, available starting March 12, 2007 Investigate the social and political systems of the early people of the Americas. Learn how different societies organized themselves to meet their needs, then use this new knowledge to explore connect ...more The Art of Ancient Maya Pottery (Grades 6-8) Monday through Friday, available starting March 12, 2007 Learn about ancient pottery traditions of the Maya, then do some hands-on experimenting forming and decorating pots. Students will use tools and techniques that were available to preColumbian Maya pot ...more Guided Student Tours Explore the Museum with an expert! Docent-led tours are fascinating, fun and allow your students to ask lots of questions. Programs are free with field trip registration, and last 45 minutes... more information Africa (Grades 4-12) Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Explore how people have adapted to the deserts, savannahs and rainforests on this vast continent. ...more Northwest Coast Indians and Arctic Peoples (Grades 4-12) Mondays and Thursdays Compare life in Alaska with that along our Northwest coast, and see how these environments led to two unique cultures. ...more Pawnee Earth Lodge (Grades 2-12) Monday through Friday Examine touchable objects and learn about traditional Native American Pawnee culture, culture change and contemporary Pawnee life. ...more Dinosaurs (Grades 3–12) Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays Tour Evolving Planet and examine a variety of fossils to discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs. ...more Inside Ancient Egypt Independent Studies: Hieroglyphs (Grades 5–8) Wednesdays and Thursdays Go on a treasure hunt for missing letters of a hieroglyphic message, then write your own secret message. ...more Inside Ancient Egypt Independent Studies: Symbols in Ancient Egypt Tuesdays and Fridays Venture into the dark hall of mummies or the bustling marketplace to find common Egyptian icons and their meanings. ...more Inside Ancient Egypt Independent Studies: Plants and Animals of Ancient Egypt (Grades 3–5) Mondays Search out examples of important flora and fauna of ancient Egypt—like the lotus, the hippo, and the baboon—and sketch them! ...more Ancient Egypt (Grades 6-12) Monday through Friday starting January 2007 Unlock the secrets of tombs, mummies, treasures and more. ...more Ruatepupuke, Maori Meeting House (Grades 4-12) Mondays and Thursdays Visit this exquisitely carved structure from New Zealand and learn about its history, culture, and people. ...more Student Programs at Your School Egypt Unwrapped On site: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., includes 30 min. for lunch Cost is $4 per student Prepare a mummy for its journey to the afterlife. You‚ll explore the traditions and beliefs of ancient Egypt as you recreate sacred objects and treasures of this ancient civilization. State Goals: 17. ...more Africa's Beat (Grades K-3) On site: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. , includes 30 min. for lunch Cost is $4 per student Little ones will explore a variety of African instruments and create their own African percussion ensemble, complete with self-made instruments and traditional rhythms. State Goals: Social Sciences 1 ...more The Great Fossil Hunt (Grades 3–8) On site: Mondays through Friday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., includes 30 min. for lunch Cost is $4 per student Find out what it takes to be a paleontologist! Students will learn about the process of fossilization as they search the floor of The Field Museum for fossils. Then they'll unearth and prepare fossili ...more George Washington Carver February 1—July 6, 2008 Discover George Washington Carver, scientist and humanitarian, whose groundbreaking work creating products from plants continues to influence scientists—and our own lives—today.... more information Kraft Story Time Saturdays and Sundays in February Take a seat in the Crown Family PlayLab to hear a story and make an art project-all in 20 minutes! Featured titles in February will highlight African Heritage Month. Titles include Sh ...more USDA Scientists at The Field Thursdays, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12 Visit the Underground Adventure exhibition and learn more about the complexities of soil with these real life scientists, who will demonstrate the importance of soil to life on Earth. Y ...more DNA Discovery Center Opens May 2, 2008 DNA is the thread that connects all life on Earth—from microscopic bacteria, to mushrooms, to humans…but not all humans are aware of that fact. A new, permanent Field Museum exhibition is answering ba... more information Scientist at The Field: Understanding DNA Saturdays, May 3 & 17, 2008 Meet a Field Museum scientist and see rarely displayed specimens from our collections. ...more Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters May 23, 2008—January 4, 2009 From earthquakes and volcanoes to hurricanes and tornadoes, nature’s forces have shaped our dynamic planet. Throughout history, these catastrophic phenomena have affected people around the world. Now,... more information Wetlands Table NEW! Debuts May 24, 2008 Learn through a 3D model how pollution can affect delicate wetlands and what you can do to help prevent it. ...more Kraft Story Time Saturdays and Sundays in September Take a seat in the Crown Family PlayLab, hear a story, and make an art project to take home, all in 20 minutes! Selected titles in September include When the Wind Stops by Charlotte Zolotow, ...more The Calm After the Storm Saturday, September 20, 2008 Sometimes the weather can be peaceful and calm and sometimes it can be loud and scary. Artist Ian Sherwin will guide families as they express their thoughts and feelings on this subject through a vari ...more Family Field Day: Weather Saturday, September 20, 2008 Learn from Museum scientists, take part in free art and science activities, hear a story, or sign up for a family workshop. ...more