What's Up Now The Nature of Diamonds October 23, 2009—March 28, 2010 Through ancient manuscripts, compelling multimedia and evocative exhibitory, explore the many facets of diamonds and be dazzled by breathtaking pieces. More Information... Bunce Island: A British Slave Castle in Sierra Leone July 29, 2009—February 28, 2010 In the days of the transatlantic slave trade, many African captives last left Africa by passing through “slave castles” on the continent’s west coast. Discover the inner workings of the Bunce Island castle of Sierra Leone, and learn how some African-Americans today are tracing their ancestry back to this site. More information... Travels of the Crow: Journey of an Indian Nation July 13, 2007—July 11, 2010 A woman’s superbly beaded horse regalia, a dramatic headdress of bison fleece and eagle feathers, shields with powerful symbols– these beautiful objects and others portray the life of hunters, warriors, and nomads of the American Northern Plains. More information... Insects: 105 Years of Collecting The Field Museum's entomologists have accumulated one of the largest collections of insects in the Western Hemisphere. Come and see spectacular beetles, giant butterflies, 40 million-year-old insects in amber, and other wonders. More information... Continue to our Upcoming Exhibits>>

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