• Asia Mega-Map
  
• Games Around the World
  
• The Great Interchange
  
• Shells
  

For all ages
Offered year-round, Saturdays and Sundays
(daily in July and August)
10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Free with Museum admission

Story Time
Join us in the Mammals of Asia exhibition for a free 20-minute program for young children and their families. Hear a story, sing songs, and make an art project to take home! Story themes vary from season to season. Please check the daily activities sheet on the informational directories located throughout the Museum for the day’s featured story. At least one adult for every three children is recommended.

Featured stories during the Splendors of China’s Forbidden City: The Glorious Reign of Emperor Qianlong exhibition (March 12 through September 12, 2004) include the following:

• The Empty Pot, by Demi
  
• Liang and the Magic Paintbrush, by Demi
  
• Two of Everything, by Lily Toy Hong
  
• Tikki Tikki Tembo, by Arlene Mosel
  

For preschool-aged children and their caregivers
Offered year-round, Saturdays and Sundays (daily in July and August)
1:30 p.m.
Free with Museum admission
Pre-registration not required

Educator Resources

Harris Educational Loan Center
Bring the treasures of The Field Museum right into your classroom! From hands-on activities created by Field Museum educators and scientists, to portable exhibit cases drawn from our vast collections, the Harris Loan Center offers a whole library of resources to spark your students’ curiosity, reinforce concepts, and integrate field trips into the classroom.

We recommend the following educator resources for a more in-depth exploration of China’s natural and cultural history:

• World Percussion experience box
  
• Chinese Children’s Games experience box
  
• Cecropia Moth exhibit case
  
• Silk exhibit case
  
• Tea exhibit case
  

Teacher and Student Programs
Check out the Education page of The Field Museum Web site for a complete listing of student and teacher programs, including detailed program descriptions, dates, times, and cost.

For more information on student programs, please call 312.665.7548.
For more information on teacher programs, please call 312.665.7513.