These creatures stay merry and bright during long winter nights all by themselves – no string lights required.

<p>While humans have taken to hanging up twinkling lights to cope with dark environments, other creatures have found even more creative ways to light up the darkness &ndash; by producing light with their own bodies.</p>
<p>Animals and fungi evolved bioluminescence for nearly every reason under the moon: from luring prey, to camouflage, alerting others of danger or attracting a mate - being able to produce your own light can have many advantages.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Come see some bioluminescing creatures, including flying squirrels, fish, and fungi, up-close at a very merry Meet a Scientist in the <em>Grainger</em> <em>Science Hub</em>. From 10am to 12pm you can talk with experts and learn why producing your own light is more than just a cool party trick.</p>
<p>Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.</p>
<p>During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the <em>Grainger Science Hub.</em> They'll discuss their work and share real items from the museum&rsquo;s collection of nearly 40 million objects. From collections care to field work, and dinosaurs to ecology, there&rsquo;s a world of science to explore.</p>
<p>Visit the <em>Science Hub</em> on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.</p>

Meet a Scientist: Bioluminescence

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Meet a Scientist

Photograph of the bioluminescent millipede Motyxia sequoiae (Loomis & Davenport, 1951)

<p>Purchase a meal voucher ahead of time for a discounted rate of $20. Meal vouchers include your choice of <strong>a main dish and side dish along with a dessert.</strong></p>

<p><b>Menu will be released closer to the event date. Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available.&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>All ticket sales are final.</p>

<p>Please email us at <a href="mailto:adults@fieldmuseum.org">adults@fieldmuseum.org</a> or call 312.665.7264 with any questions.</p>


<p>Explore the wild side of romance at <strong>Chemistry in Nature</strong>, an adults-only night celebrating the strange and spectacular world of animal mating behaviors.</p>
<p>Wander the museum and drop into pop-up storytelling sessions where experts share unbelievable courtship rituals&mdash;from birds that dance that attract the female gaze, to animals who take fighting for love to a whole new meaning.</p>
<p>Plus, put your own skills to the test with hands-on, interactive activities that let you experience the science of attraction firsthand. Test your nose at pheromone sniffing, guess animal mating calls, or discover which animal reflects your personal love language. Then embark on our Courtship Quest, a playful way to meet new people, spark conversations, and discover what &ldquo;love in the wild&rdquo; really looks like.</p>
<p>Follow the clues, and you may even unlock entry to a hidden speakeasy tucked within the museum&mdash;a cozy retreat for the curious and adventurous.</p>
<p>Whether you seek love, friendship, or science, join us for an evening where nature&rsquo;s chemistry comes alive.</p>
<p>Tickets include light snacks, beer, wine, and our specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.</p>

Chemistry in Nature: The Birds, The Bees, and Biology

Museum After Hours

Events for Adults

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Have our poet-in-residence compose a poem for you to ring in the new year!

<p>Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a <em>T. rex.</em> Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago. See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric Elshtain, the Field Museum's first poet in residence.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Join us for a series of weekly events that change how you see the museum&mdash;whether you&rsquo;ve visited once or dozens of times. Encounter objects from our collection. Tour an exhibition. Find our poet in residence at a typewriter station to craft your own poem!</p>
<p>Eric hosts pop-ups on select weekdays from 10am&ndash;12pm, in locations across the museum. No prior knowledge of poetry needed. &nbsp;</p>

Poetry Pop-Up: Poems for Members

Poetry Pop-up: Poetry is the Thing with Feathers

Poety Pop-up: Whale Songs

Poetry Pop-up: Cold-blooded Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: After Dinosaurs

Discover the natural world through poetry at weekly pop-up events featuring the Field’s poet in residence.

Poetry Pop-up

A group gathers at the corner of a diorama case. One man sits a desk with a typerwriter. He looks up to a family of three standing over him. The man in the middle stands with arms around the other two individuals. Both are smiling down at the man seated at the desk. A black box with a glass front holds a rock specimen and is propped up against the leg of the desk.

Poetry Pop-Up

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Join Eric at the Members' Holiday Lounge, in the Founders' Room.

Join Eric in the Ronald and Christina Gidwitz Hall of Birds and make poetry for the birds!

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<p class="h2 md:mb-30 mb-20"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">&nbsp;</span><em style="letter-spacing: 0px;">T. rex.</em><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago. See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric Elshtain, the Field Museum's first poet in residence.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>Join us for a series of weekly events that change how you see the museum&mdash;whether you&rsquo;ve visited once or dozens of times. Encounter objects from our collection. Tour an exhibition. Find our poet in residence at a typewriter station to craft your own poem!</p>
<p>Eric hosts pop-ups most Thursdays from 10am&ndash;12pm, in locations across the museum. No prior knowledge of poetry needed. &nbsp;</p>
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Write poems under the shadow of a right whale skeleton, while listening to the mournful songs of different whale species.

<p>Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a <em>T. rex.</em> Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago. See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric Elshtain, the Field Museum's first poet in residence.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Join us for a series of weekly events that change how you see the museum&mdash;whether you&rsquo;ve visited once or dozens of times. Encounter objects from our collection. Tour an exhibition. Find our poet in residence at a typewriter station to craft your own poem!</p>
<p>Eric hosts pop-ups most Thursdays from 10am&ndash;12pm, in locations across the museum. No prior knowledge of poetry needed. &nbsp;</p>

Bring out your inner biologist and invent a creature that came after the dinosaurs. Meet inside After the Age of Dinosaurs.

Bring out your inner biologist and invent a creature that came after the dinosaurs! Meet inside After the Age of Dinosaurs.

Field Favorites in ASL

See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us virtually on </span><b>Wednesday, January 21, 2026, </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">from </span><b>4-5pm</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">for a professional learning opportunity designed to engage educators in deep content learning with the Museum&rsquo;s collections, with particular emphasis on the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cyrus Tang Hall of China.</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This program will help educators incorporate drama in the classroom &ndash; whether in-person or in a virtual setting &ndash; in order to engage students in the study of culture and religious traditions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Participants will:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Understand: How to use theater and storytelling to teach young audiences about culture and religious traditions.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do: Participate in drama and improvisation activities to explore the major themes and Buddhist values present in the stories of Guanyin and the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Journey to the West</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Feel: Prepared to integrate drama and storytelling to teach cultural content.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Registration is open to formal and informal educators of all levels. Those who register will receive a Zoom link to join.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">This program is made possible with the generous support of Lilly Endowment, Inc.&nbsp;</span></i></p>


Acknowledgments

Lilly Endowment

Engaging Students with Story and Theater – Virtual Edition

Join us as we continue our Virtual Professional Development Series! 

Educator Virtual Professional Development Series

<p><strong>Accessibility:</strong> Our goal is to make all programming financially accessible without asking participants to individually request assistance. Please use the promo code 40OFFTEACHERS to receive 40% off the full ticket price if assistance makes it possible for you to attend this event.</p>

<p>Please note that this session will be recorded for future educational use by the Museum. Registration constitutes acknowledgement that your face/voice/name might be on this recording.</p>

<p>Illinois Educators will earn 1 hour of Professional Development for attending this training.</p>

<p>Registration will remain open until Monday, January 19, 2026.</p>

<p>Program questions? Contact Samantha Chapleau, <a href="mailto:schapleau@fieldmuseum.org">schapleau@fieldmuseum.org</a>.</p>


Illinois Free Wednesday 

Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents! 

Illinois Free Wednesdays

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab on select Wednesdays and Saturdays for free activities geared for ages 2-6!

<p><span>PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days! Sessions take place in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/crown-family-playlab"><em>Crown Family PlayLab</em></a>.</span></p>

<p><span>For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf"><em>PlayLab</em>&nbsp;Programs FAQs</a></span><span>. Still have questions? Contact the&nbsp;<em>PlayLab</em>&nbsp;team at&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a><span>.</span></p>


Summer of SUE

<p>Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in story time session with James Holstein, the Field Museum&rsquo;s Collection Manager of Meteoritics and Physical Geology. Don't miss the chance to learn from a Field Museum scientist and get hands on with meteorites, rocks, minerals, and more!</p>
<p><span>PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days! Sessions take place in the<em>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/crown-family-playlab">Crown Family PlayLab</a></em>.&nbsp;<em>Program length varies, usually from 20 minutes to 1 hour.</em></span></p>
<p><span>For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf"><em>PlayLab</em>&nbsp;Programs FAQs</a></span><span>. Still have questions? Contact the&nbsp;<em>PlayLab</em>&nbsp;team at&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a><span>.</span></p>

PlayLab PlayDate: Meteorite Story Time with a Geologist

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!

PlayLab PlayDates

Come spend your days off with the Field Museum!

<p>Make discoveries &mdash; and memories!&mdash;at the Field Museum seasonal camps. Campers will encounter the natural world and human cultures through exciting and fun experiences. Make friends, learn how Field Museum scientists do their work, investigate using real scientific tools, and discover a whole new side of science.</p>
<p>Field Explorers Day Off Camps are for children in grades 1-4, or equivalent. These new camps will be offered several times throughout the school year during typical school break periods.&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Two-day sessions, 9am-3pm, Monday-Tuesday</li>
<li>Camps cost $200 per session for the general public and $180 for museum members</li>
<li><i>Please note: This camp is<span>&nbsp;</span><u>not</u><span>&nbsp;</span>an overnight event.</i></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Wild Winter Wonders</strong>&mdash;December 29 &amp; 30</h3>
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<p>Explore the amazing adaptations that allow animals to conquer the coldest climates. From blubber to fur to other ice-cold adaptations, you&rsquo;ll explore, experiment, and discover how the animal kingdom beats the freeze.&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: 400;">Get ready to experience a whole new world where frost is your friend, and survival is the coolest science there is.</span></p>
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<td>Grades 1 &amp; 2</td>
<td><a href="https://tickets.fieldmuseum.org/field-explorer-day-off-camps?events=6893b73cc459e528b276c298&amp;date=2025-12-29"><b>$180</b></a></td>
<td><a href="https://tickets.fieldmuseum.org/field-explorer-day-off-camps?events=6893b73cc459e528b276c298&amp;date=2025-12-29&amp;skip-login"><strong>$200</strong></a></td>
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<td>Grades 3 &amp; 4</td>
<td><a href="https://tickets.fieldmuseum.org/field-explorer-day-off-camps?events=6893b8d228bd505abfa5928f&amp;date=2025-12-29"><strong>$180</strong></a></td>
<td><a href="https://tickets.fieldmuseum.org/field-explorer-day-off-camps?events=6893b8d228bd505abfa5928f&amp;date=2025-12-29&amp;skip-login"><b>$200</b></a></td>
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Day Off Camps: Wild Winter Wonders

Field Explorer Day Off Camps

<p>Please carefully review our updated policy regarding age requirements for Dozin' with the Dinos attendees.</p>

<ul>
<li>Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into a Dozin' with the Dinos event. Families and groups with children under the age of 6 may be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>Adults may not attend Dozin' with the Dinos without a child between the ages of 6-12. If you attend the event and do not have children in your party, you will be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>If you've purchased tickets incorrectly by mistake, you have until 2 weeks prior to the event to request a refund. After the two week period no refunds will be given, and you will not be admitted to the event.</li>
</ul>

<p>If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email: overnights@fieldmuseum.org or give us a call at 312-665-7525.</p>


Age Policy

<h3>Dozin' with the Dinos Age Policy</h3>

<p>Please carefully review our updated policy regarding age requirements for Dozin' with the Dinos attendees.</p>

<ul>
<li>Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into a Dozin' with the Dinos event. Families and groups with children under the age of 6 may be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>Adults may not attend Dozin' with the Dinos without a child between the ages of 6-12. If you attend the event and do not have children in your party, you will be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>If you've purchased tickets incorrectly by mistake, you have until 2 weeks prior to the event to request a refund. After the two week period no refunds will be given, and you will not be admitted to the event.</li>
</ul>

<p>If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email: overnights@fieldmuseum.org or give us a call at 312-665-7525.</p>


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<td>$95</td>
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<td>$110</td>
<td>$120</td>
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<td>$150</td>
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<td><strong>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</strong></td>
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<td>$200</td>
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<p>All tickets include night-time admission to ticketed exhibitions, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. Customize your Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos experience with one of our packages:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Standard Tickets</strong> include a sleeping spot in exhibitions on the Main Level, access to discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. These tickets are only available to individual families of fewer than 15 people. <em>All sales are final.</em></li>
<li><strong>Premium Tickets</strong> include a sleeping spot inside Evolving Planet, access to discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. These tickets are only available to individual families of fewer than 15 people. <em>All sales are final.</em></li>
<li><strong>Tour Tickets </strong>allow you to experience the Field Museum like never before in this behind-the-scenes opportunity with one of our scientists! Tour tickets also include a sleeping spot inside Evolving Planet, access to discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. These tickets are only available to individual families of fewer than 15 people. <em>All sales are final.</em></li>
<li><strong>Ultimate SUE Sleepover Tickets</strong> are the premier VIP sleepover experience! Each VIP ticket includes exclusive access to sleep in the SUE Gallery within Evolving Planet, tickets to a behind-the-scenes tour, premier parking, an overnight essentials pack, and all other benefits listed above. <em>All sales are final.</em></li>
<li><strong>Group Tickets </strong>allow groups of 15 or more people to attend for a discounted rate. Perfect for scout troops, school groups, and other organizations. Tickets include an assigned sleeping spot for your group in the exhibitions, access to discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. If you&rsquo;re interested in registering a group for Dozin&rsquo;, please begin by filling out the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjoMYuxAVCgGvcpVOEwSKU7AfaHKvPlLU2Erv3h50mrp2Lcw/viewform">Group Info Form</a>. <em>All sales are final.</em></li>
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2025 Ticket Packages

Dozin' with the Dinos 2025 Info Packet

Dozin' with the Dinos on NBC5

Resources

<p>Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos is supported by Utz Brands&nbsp;</p>


Utz Brands

<p>See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.</p>
<p>Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!</p>
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<td>Standard</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055%26date%3D2026-01-31T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb&amp;date=2025-02-08T00:00:00https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055&amp;date=2026-01-31T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
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<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265%26date%3D2026-01-31T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265&amp;date=2026-01-31T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
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<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bf72051095152a8f10ba8%26date%3D2026-01-31T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bf72051095152a8f10ba8&amp;date=2026-01-31T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
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<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0%26date%3D2026-01-31T00:00:00">$180</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0&amp;date=2026-01-31T00:00:00">$200</a></td>
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Dozin' with the Dinos

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An adult and to young children wearing masks look at the skull of SUE the T. rex.

© Ed Lines, Jr

Science is more fun in your pajamas.

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Premium

Tour

Ultimate SUE Sleepover 

<p>All tickets include after-hours admission to ticketed exhibitions, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. Customize your Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos experience with one of our packages. <em>All sales are final.</em></p>


2026 Tickets Packages

<p>See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.</p>
<p>Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!</p>
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<th>Ticket Type</th>
<th>Member</th>
<th>Non-member</th>
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<td>Standard</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055%26date%3D2026-02-13T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055&amp;date=2026-02-13T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
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<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265%26date%3D2026-02-13T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265&amp;date=2026-02-13T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
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<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bf72051095152a8f10ba8%26date%3D2026-02-13T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bf72051095152a8f10ba8&amp;date=2026-02-13T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0%26date%3D2026-02-13T00:00:00">$180</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0&amp;date=2026-02-13T00:00:00">$200</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<p>See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.</p>
<p>Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Ticket Type</th>
<th>Member</th>
<th>Non-member</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Standard</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055%26date%3D2026-01-17T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055&amp;date=2026-01-17T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265%26date%3D2026-01-17T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265&amp;date=2026-01-17T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bf72051095152a8f10ba8%26date%3D2026-01-17T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bf72051095152a8f10ba8&amp;date=2026-01-17T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0%26date%3D2026-01-17T00:00:00">$180</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0&amp;date=2026-01-17T00:00:00">$200</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<p>See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.</p>
<p>Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Ticket Type</th>
<th>Member</th>
<th>Non-member</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Standard</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb%26date%3D2025-02-15T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb&amp;date=2025-02-15T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd%26date%3D2025-02-15T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bea4bae822342ebaf49b9&amp;date=2025-02-15T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bf72051095152a8f10ba8%26date%3D2026-02-27T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bf72051095152a8f10ba8&amp;date=2026-02-27T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd%26date%3D2025-02-15T00:00:00">$180</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd&amp;date=2025-02-14T00:00:00">$200</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<p>See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.</p>
<p>Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Ticket Type</th>
<th>Member</th>
<th>Non-member</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Standard</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055%26date%3D2026-03-13T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055&amp;date=2026-03-13T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265%26date%3D2026-03-13T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265&amp;date=2026-03-13T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bf72051095152a8f10ba8%26date%3D2026-03-13T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bf72051095152a8f10ba8&amp;date=2026-03-13T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0%26date%3D2026-03-13T00:00:00">$180</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0&amp;date=2026-03-13T00:00:00">$200</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<p>See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.</p>
<p>Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Ticket Type</th>
<th>Member</th>
<th>Non-member</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Standard</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055%26date%3D2026-03-20T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055&amp;date=2026-03-20T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265%26date%3D2026-03-20T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265&amp;date=2026-03-20T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de8ed26e808d42f707d037&amp;date=2025-03-21T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de8ed26e808d42f707d037&amp;date=2025-03-21T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0%26date%3D2026-03-20T00:00:00">$180</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0&amp;date=2026-03-20T00:00:00">$200</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<p>See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.</p>
<p>Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Ticket Type</th>
<th>Member</th>
<th>Non-member</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Standard</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055%26date%3D2026-04-03T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055&amp;date=2026-04-03T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265%26date%3D2026-04-03T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265&amp;date=2026-04-03T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bf72051095152a8f10ba8%26date%3D2026-04-03T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bf72051095152a8f10ba8&amp;date=2026-04-03T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0%26date%3D2026-04-03T00:00:00">$180</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0&amp;date=2026-04-03T00:00:00">$200</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<p>See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.</p>
<p>Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Ticket Type</th>
<th>Member</th>
<th>Non-member</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Standard</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055%26date%3D2026-04-10T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055&amp;date=2026-04-10T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265%26date%3D2026-04-10T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265&amp;date=2026-04-10T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bf72051095152a8f10ba8%26date%3D2026-04-10T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bf72051095152a8f10ba8&amp;date=2026-04-10T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0%26date%3D2026-04-10T00:00:00">$180</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=687686e5c6ccbb6d58935ee0&amp;date=2026-04-10T00:00:00">$200</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Member Holiday Lounge! 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!</span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Members and Donors visiting during the bustling holiday weekend are invited to </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">join us for a quiet break in the Museum&rsquo;s Founders&rsquo; Room</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Make sure to stop by and warm up with a toasty hot beverage. Enjoy family-friendly activities for your young explorers and light refreshments while you&rsquo;re there&mdash;families and friends are also welcome!</span></p>


<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Health and safety information: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Masks are encouraged. Please note that the Museum follows the city&rsquo;s COVID guidelines, and policies may change prior to the event.</span></p>

<h2>Become a member</h2>

<p>Not a member yet? Sign up to stay connected to the Field Museum and enjoy virtual benefits from anywhere. <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/join-give/become-member">Join today</a></p>


<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take a break from the holiday hustle and get cozy with your favorite dino friends! Members and donors visiting during the bustling holiday week are invited to join us for a quiet break in the Museum&rsquo;s Founders&rsquo; Room. Create fun holiday memories with your family, and don&rsquo;t forget to capture your perfect holiday photo at the Museum.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">General Admission is </span><b>required </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">for entry into the Museum.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not a Field Museum Member? </span><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/landing/become-member"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join today</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and uncover unlimited opportunities for endless discovery!</span></p>

Members’ Holiday Lounge

Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!

Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Member Holiday Lounge!

<h2>Discounted All-Access Pass</h2>

<p>Includes all general admission and ticketed exhibitions.</p>

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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
<p><strong>Adult Non-member</strong></p>
<p>$30 ($25 for Chicago residents)</p>
</td>
<td>
<p><strong>Child Non-member*</strong></p>
<p>$23 ($19 for Chicago residents)</p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">
<p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/485/detail/66fb0b6199da132ec792948a?comboId=66fb10c875bca533f76e1813" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Tickets</a></p>
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<td>
<p><b>Adult Member</b></p>
<p>Free</p>
</td>
<td>
<p><b>Child Member</b></p>
<p>Free</p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">
<p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Fcalendar%3FeventId%3D66fb0b6199da132ec792948a%26cart" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Member Tickets</a></p>
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</tbody>
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<p><em>*(age 3-11)</em></p>

<p><em>Members<strong> </strong>visit for free as a part of their unlimited Basic admission benefit.</em></p>


After 5 at the Field 

On select Tuesday evenings, experience the Museum after hours with $5-off admission after 5pm.

After 5 at the Field

Media for Staff Profile

<p>Admin tag to indicate that the person is no longer a member of staff or formally associated with the Field Museum. These records may be retired.</p>

Former Director, Gantz Family Collections Center

<p>This tag indicates that an individual is an Associate at the Field Museum.</p>

<p>Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Stories at the Field Museum</p>

Deborah Bekken

Contact

Topics of Interest

Administrative Areas

Learning Resources

Chicago's Chinatown

Chicago's Chinatown Community Guide

Creating a Poupou (Ancestor Panel)

Exploring Artifacts from the Pacific | Exploring the Field Guide

Maori Wharenui

Pepeha (For Non-Māori)

The Māori Meeting House: A Living Ancestor

The Māori Meeting House: A Living Ancestor (Student Copy-English/Spanish)