For Immediate Release Contact: Nancy O'Shea (312) 665-7103 (For Media Use Only) The Exhibition at a Glance Exhibition Title: MYTHIC CREATURES: DRAGONS, UNICORNS & MERMAIDS Public Opening: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Media Preview: Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 9 am Overview: From the powerful dragon to the soaring phoenix, for thousands of years, humans everywhere—sometimes inspired by living animals or even fossils—have brought mythic creatures to life in stories, songs and works of art. Today these creatures continue to thrill, terrify, entertain and inspire us. Encounter legendary creatures from around the world represented in paintings, sculpture, engravings, and other cultural objects. See the formidable griffin, the gigantic Kraken and mysterious mermaids from myriad cultures.  Together mythic creatures give shape to humankind's greatest hopes, fears and most passionate dreams. Location: The Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60605-2496 Phone Numbers: General Museum Information 312/922-9410 Public Relations (not for publication) 312/665-7100 Organizer: Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with The Field Museum, Chicago; Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau; Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney; and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta. Sponsor: Lead Sponsor: MetLife Foundation Admission: Tickets to Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids include Museum admission and are priced at $19 for adults, $14 for seniors and students with ID, and $9 for children 4-11.  Discounts are available for Chicago residents. To purchase tickets visit www.fieldmuseum.org, call 866-FIELD-03, or come to the Field Museum box office. Special rates are available for tour operators and groups of 15 or more.  Call the Museum’s Group Sales office toll-free at 888-FIELD-85 (888-343-5385). Public Programs: The Field Museum is offering a variety of public programs to complement the exhibition. For up-to-date information visit www.fieldmuseum.org or call 312-665-7400. << Back to the Mythic Creatures Press kit