Forbidden City Designs: Planning Your Visit

Plan a Group Visit

With tour groups in mind, The Field Museum is pleased to announce several itinerary concepts that revolve around this exhibition.

In addition to showcasing this world premiere special exhibition, The Field Museum’s Hall of Jades will be reopened after extensive renovation to better display its stunning collection of jade. Many museums have large holdings in only one or two areas, but the Field possesses strong collections from all periods of Chinese jade history, from the prehistoric to the early 20th century. While art museum jade exhibitions focus on jade’s aesthetic beauty and craftsmanship, The Field Museum lends a natural history perspective to its hall, relating artifacts to the times and cultures from which they originate.

Suggested Group Itineraries:

The Art of Chinese Jade
	Visit Splendors of China’s Forbidden City exhibition and see the extraordinary range of objects on display, including jade carvings and ceramics, imperial dragon robes, and elegant calligraphy and musical instruments.
	Include in your visit the newly renovated Hall of Jades and see the Museum’s collection from all periods of Chinese jade history, from the prehistoric to the early 20th century.
	Leave time for shopping in the Museum’s store where jade items will accent a stunning collection of China-related gifts and accessories.
	Relax in the Corner Bakery with a cup of Chinese green tea and sweet almond cookies before, during or after your day of exploring Chinese jade.
China Immersion
	Immerse yourself in the Splendors of China's Forbidden City exhibition with an audio tour that will guide through Emperor Qianlong’s long and eventful reign.
	Don't miss the newly renovated Hall of Jades on the balcony level and see the Museum’s collection from all periods of Chinese jade history, from the prehistoric to the early 20th century.
	Visit Chicago’s Chinatown to sample imperial dishes like those eaten by Emperor Qianlong.
	Tour the Chinatown community on foot or in your own motor coach while a guide tells you about its history, festivals, serene gardens and old world architecture.

Ticket Information:
Tickets to Splendors of China’s Forbidden City: The Glorious Reign of Emperor Qianlong must be purchased in combination with a General Admission ticket. Special rates are available for Tour Operators and groups of fifteen or more.

Ticket On-Sale Date:
Group reservations are being accepted now. Individual advance tickets are available online over the phone at (866)FIELD-03.

For Group Information or Reservations:
Call 312.665.7300
Professional Tour Operators call 888-FIELD-85

Chinatown Tours:
Chinatown Chamber of Commerce at 312.326.5320

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photos courtesy of Palace Museum, Beijing