<h2>Free Day Admission Options</h2>

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 Discounted All-Access Pass
 Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions.
 
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 <td>$16</td>
 <td>$14</td>
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 Discounted Discovery Pass
 Includes admission to all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition. 
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 <td>$10</td>
 <td>$8</td>
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 Basic Admission
 Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as&nbsp;Evolving Planet,&nbsp;The Ancient Americas, and&nbsp;Inside Ancient Egypt
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 <td>Free</td>
 <td>Free</td>
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<h2>Proof of Residency</h2>

Tickets for Free Wednesdays are only available to Illinois residents. No special coupon, ticket, or pass is required to enter the Museum during Free Admission Days. Just present a current Illinois driver's license, state ID, or Chicago CityKey card at the ticket desk to establish proof of residency. If you do not have an Illinois identification card, you may establish residency by showing a valid photo ID along with one of the following:

<ul>
 <li>Illinois lease</li>
 <li>Illinois library card</li>
 <li>Illinois student ID with photo</li>
 <li>Illinois utility bill</li>
 <li>Illinois work ID and check stub</li>
</ul>

<h2>Museums for All</h2>

Can't make it on a free day? We offer <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit#special-offers">Museums for All and other discounts</a> all year long.

Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $3-per-person Basic admission for up to six people. Just show an EBT (Link) or WIC card when you purchase tickets at the museum. You cannot take advantage of this special offer when buying tickets online.

Museums for All is made possible by Ford Motor Company.

To celebrate the Chicago Archaeopteryx and its new, permanent home in the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet, the Field is hosting Free Friday! It&rsquo;s the perfect opportunity to explore our basic admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures&mdash; all in one place. The Archaeopteryx party continues with Archaeopteryx-themed tours, a special <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events/playlab-playdates/playlab-playdate-chicago-archaeopteryx-storytime-craft">Craft and Story Time</a> in the Crown Family PlayLab,&nbsp;a scavenger hunt, and so much more.
Tickets for Free Friday are only available to Illinois residents. For your convenience, free day tickets are available for advanced reservation online. Tickets will also be available onsite subject to availability. Reservations are strongly recommended. Proof of Illinois residency will be required; for online reservations, present proof of IL residency alongside your mobile tickets for express admission into the Museum. For tickets onsite, present proof of IL residency at the ticket desk.

Free Admission Day

Illinois Free Wednesday

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

Illinois Free Wednesdays

Artist's rendering of two Archaeopteryx fighting over a small lizard that one is holding in its mouth

Celebrate the Chicago Archaeopteryx and its new, permanent home with a special Free Friday!

This session will feature:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">11am-12pm: The Field Museum&rsquo;s Jamie Kelly will showcase items rarely seen from the Museum's Philippines Collection.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">12-1pm: Megan Banias from Chicago for Keeps will demonstrate Filipino barong tagalog embroidery. </li>
</ul>
Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.
During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/grainger-science-hub">Grainger&nbsp;Science Hub</a>. 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.
Visit the&nbsp;Science Hub&nbsp;on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.
This event will be taking place as part of the Field Museumʻs first celebration of <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/filipino-american-history-month">Filipino American Heritage Month</a>.

Meet a Scientist: Collection Highlights and Filipino Barong Tagalog Demonstration

Meet a Scientist: Mushroom Cultivation with MyCo Planet

Meet a Scientist: Meet a Zoo Interpreter—Understanding the Science Of Communication

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Meet a Scientist

Young visitors and a museum educator examine a teaching specimen together in the Grainger Science Hub

Join us for a special session of Meet a Scientist as we celebrate Filipino American History Month. 

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.

Questions? Contact Ria Pretekin, rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org.

This event will be taking place as part of the Field Museumʻs first celebration of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/filipino-american-history-month">Filipino American History Month</a>.

Special Thanks: Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago and Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community.

Field Museum Connections: AANHPI Stories &amp; the TEAACH Act programming is made possible with the generous support of the Cyrus Tang Foundation.

Acknowledgments

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago

Coalition For A Better Chinese American Community

During this virtual panel discussion, we will listen to the stories of those who fought to pass the TEAACH Act as well as the students whose lives the new legislation directly impacts.
Session Objectives
We will . . .
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">provide you with a brief overview of the TEAACH Act, passed in April 2021.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">explore the struggle to pass the legislation and reflect on how the TEAACH Act -- both its presence and its absence -- has impacted young people by listening to a panel discussion.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">equip you with tools from the Field Museum and AANHPI organizations that you can weave into your classrooms and communities throughout the school year in order to meet the requirements of the TEAACH Act.</li>
</ul>
Guest Speakers
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Olivia Lee, Freshman student, Grinnell College&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Jayaraj Lobo, 12th grade student, Lane Tech High School&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Grace Chan McKibben, Executive Director of Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Grace Pai, Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Anna Yang, 12th grade student, Illinois Math and Science Academy</li>
</ul>
Join us virtually on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4-5pm CST. A calendar invite and Zoom link will be sent to all who register. Registration will remain open until Monday, October 21, 2024.
Registration is FREE and open to formal and informal educators of all levels. Illinois Educators will earn 1 hour of Professional Development for attending this training.

TEAACH Act: From Advocacy to Implementation Student Panel

Join us as we continue our Virtual Professional Development Series! 

Educator Virtual Professional Development Series

<h3>Meet the panelists</h3>

The panel will feature Science Communicator Marylita Poma, Membership Operations Manager Stephanie Ticas, Public Programs Facilitator Navarro, and Curator of Pollinating Insects Bruno de Medeiros. The discussion will be moderated by Carmen Enriquez, Administrative Coordinator for Business Enterprise.

Marylita is a Peruvian professional specializing in environmental communications and conservation storytelling. She discovered her passion while working in the Peruvian rainforest, producing communication pieces that told the stories of local communities and their connection to nature. A year and a half ago, she moved to Chicago to join the Museum as the Science Communicator for the Keller Science Action Center.

Stephanie is a first-generation Salvadorean Latina, born and raised on the west side of Chicago. Her career began after she started an internship with Guest Relations, now called Visitor Services, at the Field Museum. As her college experience did not go as planned and she did not complete her degree, she moved back home and started working at the Museum full-time. After taking every opportunity and completing any task she possibly could, she managed to enter the development &amp; philanthropic field and started her journey in Membership. Never did she think that the museum world would offer her such a fulfilling career. &ldquo;It is truly one of the most rewarding roles I could have envisioned.&rdquo;

Navarro is a Mexican American from Los Angeles County, California. They received a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Columbia College Chicago. Currently, they work at the Field Museum and Lincoln Park Zoo. At the museum, they are the Public Programs Facilitator. At the zoo, they are a Guest Engagement Fellow. Being an environmental educator allows them to be a voice for the Earth while fulfilling one of their passions, reconnecting people with the land they inhabit and all organisms who share life with us now, in the past, and in the future.

Bruno grew up in S&atilde;o Paulo in Brazil, where he studied biology in college. He moved to the US in 2011 to get a PhD in Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. Throughout the years, he has additionally lived in Argentina, Panam&aacute; and the Dominican Republic. Since 2022, he has been the curator of pollinating insects at the Field Museum.

Our moderator, Carmen Enriquez, is a proud Mexican-American who has grown up in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago. She has a BA in History and currently serves as the Administrative Coordinator for Business Enterprise at the Field Museum. Her passion for cultural heritage and community engagement drives her work, as she strives to support initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion for everyone.

When most people think of museum careers the first thing that always comes to mind is a Curator, but what if we told you there&rsquo;s so many other cool jobs in the museum world? This Latinx Heritage Month, join us for a bilingual (Spanish/English) career panel highlighting the professions and experiences of four Latinx-identifying Field Museum staff members from various different fields of work, including advice to young students that may be interested in working in a museum.&nbsp;

 Breaking Barriers: Latinx Professionals Share Their Journeys

Latinx Heritage Month Career Panel

Learn about the experience of Latinx museum staff who work in various fields.

Poetry Pop-Up: SUE in Verse!

Poetry Pop-up: Bug Out Your Poetry!

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 in the SUE exhibit, and write your own poem about the famous T. rex!

Join Eric in the Small Treasures Gallery and use poetry to describe what you like or hate about bugs.

2025 Pricing

2025 Ticket Packages

Questions? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:overnights@fieldmuseum.org">overnights@fieldmuseum.org</a>&nbsp;or call 312.665.7525.

Dozin' with the Dinos 2025 Info Packet

Dozin' with the Dinos on NBC5

Resources

Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos is supported by Utz Brands&nbsp;

Utz Brands

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&rsquo; with the Dinos.
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&rsquo;s expedition to uncover and identify fossils? Take on these adventures and more with one of the Field Museum&rsquo;s dinosaurs as your guide. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won&rsquo;t forget!
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Dozin' with the Dinos

Science is more fun in your pajamas.

Children gather around a table where a museum educator shows them an animal skin. 

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&rsquo; with the Dinos.
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&rsquo;s expedition to uncover and identify fossils? Take on these adventures and more with one of the Field Museum&rsquo;s dinosaurs as your guide. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won&rsquo;t forget!
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Dozin’ with the Dinos is supported by Magellan Corporation.

Magellan

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&rsquo; with the Dinos.
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&rsquo;s expedition to uncover and identify fossils? Take on these adventures and more with one of the Field Museum&rsquo;s dinosaurs as your guide. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won&rsquo;t forget!
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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&rsquo; with the Dinos.
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&rsquo;s expedition to uncover and identify fossils? Take on these adventures and more with one of the Field Museum&rsquo;s dinosaurs as your guide. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won&rsquo;t forget!
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 <th>Ticket Type</th>
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 <td>Standard</td>
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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&rsquo; with the Dinos.
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&rsquo;s expedition to uncover and identify fossils? Take on these adventures and more with one of the Field Museum&rsquo;s dinosaurs as your guide. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won&rsquo;t forget!
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 </tr>
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 <tbody>
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 <td>Standard</td>
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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&rsquo; with the Dinos.
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&rsquo;s expedition to uncover and identify fossils? Take on these adventures and more with one of the Field Museum&rsquo;s dinosaurs as your guide. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won&rsquo;t forget!
<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%3D2025-02-28T00:00:00">$80</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb&amp;date=2025-02-28T00:00:00">$85</a></td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Premium</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd%26date%3D2025-02-28T00:00:00">$100</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bea4bae822342ebaf49b9&amp;date=2025-02-28T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Tour</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de8ed26e808d42f707d037%26date%3D2025-02-28T00:00:00">$125</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de8ed26e808d42f707d037&amp;date=2025-02-28T00:00:00">$140</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%3D2025-02-28T00:00:00">$175</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd&amp;date=2025-02-28T00:00:00">$195</a></td>
 </tr>
 </tbody>
</table>

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&rsquo; with the Dinos.
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&rsquo;s expedition to uncover and identify fossils? Take on these adventures and more with one of the Field Museum&rsquo;s dinosaurs as your guide. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won&rsquo;t forget!
<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%3D2025-02-14T00:00:00">$80</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb&amp;date=2025-02-14T00:00:00">$85</a></td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Premium</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd%26date%3D2025-02-14T00:00:00">$100</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bea4bae822342ebaf49b9&amp;date=2025-02-14T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Tour</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de8ed26e808d42f707d037%26date%3D2025-02-14T00:00:00">$125</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de8ed26e808d42f707d037&amp;date=2025-02-14T00:00:00">$140</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%3D2025-02-14T00:00:00">$175</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd&amp;date=2025-02-14T00:00:00">$195</a></td>
 </tr>
 </tbody>
</table>

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&rsquo; with the Dinos.
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&rsquo;s expedition to uncover and identify fossils? Take on these adventures and more with one of the Field Museum&rsquo;s dinosaurs as your guide. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won&rsquo;t forget!
<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%3D2025-02-08T00:00:00">$80</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb&amp;date=2025-02-08T00:00:00">$85</a></td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Premium</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd%26date%3D2025-02-08T00:00:00">$100</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bea4bae822342ebaf49b9&amp;date=2025-02-08T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Tour</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de8ed26e808d42f707d037%26date%3D2025-02-08T00:00:00">$125</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de8ed26e808d42f707d037&amp;date=2025-02-08T00:00:00">$140</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%3D2025-02-08T00:00:00">$175</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd&amp;date=2025-02-08T00:00:00">$195</a></td>
 </tr>
 </tbody>
</table>

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&rsquo; with the Dinos.
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&rsquo;s expedition to uncover and identify fossils? Take on these adventures and more with one of the Field Museum&rsquo;s dinosaurs as your guide. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won&rsquo;t forget!
<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%3D2025-01-18T00:00:00">$80</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb&amp;date=2025-01-18T00:00:00">$85</a></td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Premium</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd%26date%3D2025-01-18T00:00:00">$100</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bea4bae822342ebaf49b9&amp;date=2025-01-18T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Tour</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de8ed26e808d42f707d037%26date%3D2025-01-18T00:00:00">$125</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de8ed26e808d42f707d037&amp;date=2025-01-18T00:00:00">$140</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%3D2025-01-18T00:00:00">$175</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd&amp;date=2025-01-18T00:00:00">$195</a></td>
 </tr>
 </tbody>
</table>

2024 Pricing

2024 Ticket Packages

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 Families and group leaders, prepare for your night at the museum with this guide.
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Dozin' with the Dinos 2024 Info Packet

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&rsquo; with the Dinos.
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&rsquo;s expedition to uncover and identify fossils? Take on these adventures and more with one of the Field Museum&rsquo;s dinosaurs as your guide. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won&rsquo;t forget!
<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%3D2024-11-08T00:00:00">$80</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055&amp;date=2024-11-08T00:00:00">$85</a></td>
 </tr>
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 <td>Premium</td>
 <td>Sold out</td>
 <td>Sold out</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Tour</td>
 <td>Sold out</td>
 <td>Sold out</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
 <td>Sold out</td>
 <td>Sold out</td>
 </tr>
 </tbody>
</table>

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime program featuring the musical reading of Drum Dream Girl written by Margarita Engle. Join us in the PlayLab for this musically interactive read aloud and stay and play as PlayLab educators lead a drum-making craft for interested participants. 
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 <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/crown-family-playlab">Crown Family PlayLab</a>.
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

PlayLab PlayDate: Drum Dream Girl Musical Storytime & Craft

PlayLab PlayDate: Polish American Heritage Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

Pop-Up PlayDate: Indigenous Peoples' Day - Huehuecoyotl Demonstration

PlayLab PlayDate: National Fossil Day Storytime & Craft

PlayLab PlayDate: Chicago Archaeopteryx Storytime & Craft

PlayLab PlayDate: Latinx Heritage Month - Los Amigos Books Bilingual Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Latinx Heritage Month - Chicago Public Library Bilingual Storytime

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

PlayLab PlayDates

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL). Polish American Heritage Month is celebrated in October! In this interactive storytime session, guest readers from CPL will read stories honoring Polish American history, culture and identities. Join us for a fun-filled PlayDate with stories, songs and more!
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">Crown Family PlayLab</a>.
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab&nbsp;Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the&nbsp;PlayLab&nbsp;team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

For this Pop-Up PlayDate session, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in music and movement demonstration in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day. To celebrate, Huehuecoyotl performers will visit the PlayLab before their museumwide presentation to meet with guests, discuss their regalia, chat about celebration days, and even teach a few dance steps. Afterwards, families are encouraged to head upstairs to Stanley Field Hall to enjoy the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events/indigenous-peoples-day/indigenous-peoples-day">full performance</a>.&nbsp;

Join us for this special Playdate in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day. 

<h2>Special Performances</h2>

Join us for Indigenous Peoples' Day as our guest performers share their indigenous pride through stories, song, and dance.

<ul>
<li>&nbsp;10:00 am&ndash;10:30 pm Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/crown-family-playlab">Crown Family PlayLab</a> for a free, drop-in music and movement demonstration. Huehuecoyotl performers will visit the PlayLab before their museumwide presentation to meet with guests, discuss their regalia, chat about celebration days, and even teach a few dance steps.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">11:00 pm&ndash;12:00 pm Danza Azteca - Nahui Ollin Huehuecoyotl is an ancient tradition, a prayer in motion, which helps people live a more balanced life - physically, mentally and emotionally. Danza Azteca is the cultural inheritance of the descendants of Mesoamerica&rsquo;s first peoples, which they continue to teach today.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Exhibitions</h2>

Visit our exhibition Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories, which was co-created with numerous Indigenous community collaborators from across the country.

The Field Museum’s new permanent exhibition Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories.

Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories

Visitors explore a bird’s-eye view replica of Teotihuacan, the largest city in the Americas (and one of the largest in the world) between AD 100 and 700.

Robert R. McCormick Halls of the Ancient Americas

Two people stand in the Restoring Earth exhibition, looking at a peregrine falcon specimen.

Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring Earth

Regenstein Halls of the Pacific

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

This week's session features Bryan Stuart.
This event is free to attend, and museum admission is not required. If coming from outside the Museum, you may enter through the West Entrance to join us in the A. Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall on the ground level.
Some seminars are recorded and available to view online after the event.
<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj7kLXmRTDxib0aNn-AYRxbQSZ0eL72vv">Watch on YouTube</a>
The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This series connects the Field Museum&rsquo;s research, collections, conservation, and associated community with professionals at the forefront of life, geophysical, and social sciences. Lectures are open to the public and regularly highlight or complement research conducted by Field Museum staff and affiliates.
Have a speaker to suggest? Contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org">armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org</a>.
<h2>Anti-harassment statement</h2>
The Armour Seminar Committee and the Field Museum are strongly invested in the creation and maintenance of safe and inclusive spaces. To this end, we explicitly refuse to condone harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. We encourage that proposals for speakers take into account these expectations. Speakers with a known history of, or ongoing investigations of, harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate behaviors will not be considered. We reserve the right to cancel talks if we learn of such events after an invitation is made.

Armour Seminar: Bryan Stuart

Armour Seminar: Lucas Legendre

Armour Seminar: Adam Welz

Armour Seminar: William Weaver, University of Michigan

Armour Seminar: Lisa Lucero, UIUC

Armour Seminar: Emily Taylor, California Polytechnic State University

Armour Seminar: Zeray Alemseged, University of Chicago

Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.

A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series

This week's session features Lucas Legendre, Research Associate in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin.&nbsp;
This event is free to attend, and museum admission is not required. If coming from outside the Museum, you may enter through the West Entrance to join us in the A. Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall on the ground level.
Some seminars are recorded and available to view online after the event.
<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj7kLXmRTDxib0aNn-AYRxbQSZ0eL72vv">Watch on YouTube</a>
The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This series connects the Field Museum&rsquo;s research, collections, conservation, and associated community with professionals at the forefront of life, geophysical, and social sciences. Lectures are open to the public and regularly highlight or complement research conducted by Field Museum staff and affiliates.
Have a speaker to suggest? Contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org">armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org</a>.
<h2>Anti-harassment statement</h2>
The Armour Seminar Committee and the Field Museum are strongly invested in the creation and maintenance of safe and inclusive spaces. To this end, we explicitly refuse to condone harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. We encourage that proposals for speakers take into account these expectations. Speakers with a known history of, or ongoing investigations of, harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate behaviors will not be considered. We reserve the right to cancel talks if we learn of such events after an invitation is made.

Join us for a talk by Lucas Legendre, vertebrate paleontologist & evolutionary biologist.

This event is just for members and donors. Interested in attending?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/join-give/become-member">Become a member today!</a>

Acquisition of the Chicago Archaeopteryx was made possible through the generosity of the Walter Family Foundation and a challenge grant from an anonymous donor.

<h3>Additional support is provided by:</h3>

Diana and David Moore; Jessica and Steve Sarowitz; Nicholas J. Pritzker; Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science and Education, Bruce Lauer and Ren&eacute;&nbsp;Lauer; Marshall B. Front Family Charitable Foundation/Laura De Ferrari and Marchall B. Front

Corporate funding provided by

Arc'teryx

Dino Night: Archaeopteryx Exhibition Opening

Experience the Field Museum’s newest exhibition at this after-hours event.

Member Exhibition Viewing

Join us at this member's only event as we celebrate the Chicago Archaeopteryx’s new permanent home!

Join Robin Moore, Owner and Cultivator of MyCo Planet to explore mushroom cultivation. Learn about foraging and growing mushrooms at home, its sustainability and the many benefits mushrooms have for ourselves and ecosystems around us.
Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.
During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/grainger-science-hub">Grainger&nbsp;Science Hub</a>. 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.
Visit the&nbsp;Science Hub&nbsp;on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.

Learn about foraging and growing mushrooms at home.

The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This series connects the Field Museum&rsquo;s research, collections, conservation, and associated community with professionals at the forefront of life, geophysical, and social sciences. Lectures are open to the public and regularly highlight or complement research conducted by Field Museum staff and affiliates.

Have a speaker to suggest? Contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org">armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

Some seminars are recorded and available to view online after the event.&nbsp;

<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj7kLXmRTDxib0aNn-AYRxbQSZ0eL72vv">Watch on YouTube</a>

<h2>Anti-harassment statement</h2>

The Armour Seminar Committee and the Field Museum are strongly invested in the creation and maintenance of safe and inclusive spaces. To this end, we explicitly refuse to condone harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. We encourage that proposals for speakers take into account these expectations. Speakers with a known history of, or ongoing investigations of, harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate behaviors will not be considered. We reserve the right to cancel talks if we learn of such events after an invitation is made.&nbsp;

<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;">This week's seminar features South African writer, nature conservation consultant, photographer and filmmaker <a href="https://www.adamwelz.net/">Adam Welz</a>. He's the author of The End of Eden: Wild Nature in the Age of Climate Breakdown (Bloomsbury 2023), a groundbreaking book that explores the impacts of climate change on wild species and natural ecosystems. 
<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;">This event is free to attend, and museum admission is not required. If coming from outside the Museum, you may enter through the West Entrance to join us in the A. Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall on the ground level.

<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;">This week's seminar features <a href="https://williamweaver.xyz/">William Weaver</a>,&nbsp;Biological sciences, University of Michigan.
<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;">This event is free to attend, and museum admission is not required. If coming from outside the Museum, you may enter through the West Entrance to join us in the A. Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall on the ground level.

Join us this week for a talk by <a href="https://anthro.illinois.edu/directory/profile/ljlucero">Lisa Lucero</a>, Department of Anthropology at UIUC.
This event is free to attend, and museum admission is not required. If coming from outside the Museum, you may enter through the West Entrance to join us in the A. Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall on the ground level.
Some seminars are recorded and available to view online after the event.
<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj7kLXmRTDxib0aNn-AYRxbQSZ0eL72vv">Watch on YouTube</a>
The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This series connects the Field Museum&rsquo;s research, collections, conservation, and associated community with professionals at the forefront of life, geophysical, and social sciences. Lectures are open to the public and regularly highlight or complement research conducted by Field Museum staff and affiliates.
Have a speaker to suggest? Contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org">armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org</a>.
<h2>Anti-harassment statement</h2>
The Armour Seminar Committee and the Field Museum are strongly invested in the creation and maintenance of safe and inclusive spaces. To this end, we explicitly refuse to condone harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. We encourage that proposals for speakers take into account these expectations. Speakers with a known history of, or ongoing investigations of, harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate behaviors will not be considered. We reserve the right to cancel talks if we learn of such events after an invitation is made.

This week's speaker is <a href="https://perl.calpoly.edu/people/dr-emily-taylor">Emily Taylor</a>, Biological sciences, California Polytechnic State University. She will present Next Generation Natural History: What We Can Learn By Spying on Snakes With Secret Cameras.
This event is free to attend, and museum admission is not required. If coming from outside the Museum, you may enter through the West Entrance to join us in the A. Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall on the ground level.
Some seminars are recorded and available to view online after the event.
<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj7kLXmRTDxib0aNn-AYRxbQSZ0eL72vv">Watch on YouTube</a>
The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This series connects the Field Museum&rsquo;s research, collections, conservation, and associated community with professionals at the forefront of life, geophysical, and social sciences. Lectures are open to the public and regularly highlight or complement research conducted by Field Museum staff and affiliates.
Have a speaker to suggest? Contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org">armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org</a>.
<h2>Anti-harassment statement</h2>
The Armour Seminar Committee and the Field Museum are strongly invested in the creation and maintenance of safe and inclusive spaces. To this end, we explicitly refuse to condone harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. We encourage that proposals for speakers take into account these expectations. Speakers with a known history of, or ongoing investigations of, harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate behaviors will not be considered. We reserve the right to cancel talks if we learn of such events after an invitation is made.

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session celebrating National Fossil Day! Alongside other events taking place at the museum, this storytime will feature the fascinating world of fossils--what they are, where they come from, and how they can be used to learn about life long ago.

This event is free and open to schools as well as the general public. Advance registration is required of schools, encouraged for general public.

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

This event is part of the Museumʻs first celebration of Filipino American History Month.

The production is presented in partnership with CIRCA-Pintig.

Field Museum Connections: AANHPI Stories &amp; the TEAACH Act programs are made possible with the generous support of the Cyrus Tang Foundation.

<h6>Photo by Johnny Itliong</h6>
Educators! Explore our exciting Filipino American History Month programming. Register your class for a field trip to see a special student performance of Giovanni Ortega&rsquo;s play about the solidarity between Filipino and Mexican American farm workers during the Delano Grape Strike. Classes will stay for a post-show Q&amp;A with the playwright/director. Space is limited, so secure your spot now! (Grades 6-12)
Registration is FREE for Illinois schools, and participating educators making Sama Sama: Solidarity in the Fields part of their school&rsquo;s field trip experience will receive pre- and post-lessons for the play. In addition, students will be able to submit their questions for the playwright/director ahead of time.
After the play, attendees will be encouraged to visit the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events/meet-a-scientist">Grainger Science Hub</a> to hear an anthropologist talk about items from the Museum&rsquo;s rarely seen Philippines Collection and/or watch a barong tagalog embroidery demonstration.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZAVst5MxXz5vliOJ-qCCL9PNZE5VdvsFpaIEcMa0PMALM8Q/viewform?usp=sf_link">Sign up today</a> to join us at the Museum in the James Simpson Theatre on Tuesday, October 8 for Sama Sama: Solidarity in the Fields! Registration will remain open until all spots are filled.

CIRCA-Pintig– Sama Sama: Solidarity in the Fields

CIRCA-Pintig – Sama Sama: Solidarity in the Fields

Left to right: Larry Itliong, Delores Huerta, and Larry Itliong with Cesar Chavez

Educators! Don't miss this opportunity to learn about Filipino American History.

Trick-or-treat yourself to a night of thrills and chills at the Field Museum! Ghosts, ghouls, and guests can learn about spooky specimens from our team of mad scientists, get up close and personal with creepy crawlies, tour the museum catacombs in an exclusive Behind the Scenes tour, create Halloween crafts, trick-or-treat with SUE, and more!
From a monster mash dance party and storytime in the Crown Family PlayLab to natural history bar trivia with a spooky twist in Stanley Field Hall, this after hours event will be a scream for Halloween enthusiasts of ALL ages.
Later in the evening, explore the zoology exhibits as you've never seen them before - in the dark! Your senses will be put to the test in a series of challenges and obstacles as you navigate past the darkened dioramas. Are you brave enough to enter the realm of nocturnal creatures?
Costumes are encouraged!
For the safety of all guests, please do not wear costumes that cover your face or include prop weapons of any kind.
Guests are encouraged to register in advance. All sales are final.
<h2>Choose your ticket type below</h2>
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<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D647e07701894b8534544640e%26date%3D2024-10-18T00:00:00">$27</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=647e07701894b8534544640e&amp;date=2024-10-18T00:00:00">$30</a></td>
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<td>Tour*</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D647f4741da59af53b7f1b076%26date%3D2024-10-18T00:00:00">$50</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=647f4741da59af53b7f1b076&amp;date=2024-10-18T00:00:00">$55</a></td>
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*Tours are 30-45 minutes and are recommended for guests 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We will offer 2 different tours (assigned) at two different times (assigned)
<h3>Parking</h3>
Parking for Field Family Nights can now be purchased in advance directly through Soldier Field - North Garage. We have arranged for a special discounted rate of $30 per car for this event. Rates are subject to change for parking that is purchased upon your arrival on the day of your event.
Please purchase parking in advance by following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/?doing_wp_cron=1692375913.0622060298919677734375">this link</a>&nbsp;and selecting your Field Family Night event.&nbsp;
For all other questions, please email us at familynights@fieldmuseum.org or call us at 312.665.7525
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Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE

Explore science after hours with the whole family!

Field Family Nights

Prepare for your family night with this guide.

Field Family Nights 2024 Info Packet

PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days!

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

For this Pop-Up PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session celebrating the opening of the Chicago Archaeopteryx's new home in the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet. Join us in the PlayLab for this special storytime session, where we'll learn about archaeopteryx and why the Chicago fossil changed the world. Afterwards, stay and play with us as we make our own pair of archaeopteryx wings that you can use to explore the museum.

Stop in for special session celebrating the opening of the Chicago Archaeopteryx's new home!

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session celebrating the opening of the Chicago Archaeopteryx's new home in the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet. Join us in the PlayLab for this special storytime session, where we'll learn about archaeopteryx and why the Chicago fossil changed the world. Afterwards, stay and play with us as we make our own pair of archaeopteryx wings that you can use to explore the museum.
PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days!
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

This week's seminar will feature&nbsp;<a href="https://alemsegedlab.uchicago.edu/">Zeray Alemseged</a>, University of Chicago.&nbsp;
This event is free to attend, and museum admission is not required. If coming from outside the Museum, you may enter through the West Entrance to join us in the A. Montgomery Ward Lecture Hall on the ground level.
Some seminars are recorded and available to view online after the event.
<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj7kLXmRTDxib0aNn-AYRxbQSZ0eL72vv">Watch on YouTube</a>
The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This series connects the Field Museum&rsquo;s research, collections, conservation, and associated community with professionals at the forefront of life, geophysical, and social sciences. Lectures are open to the public and regularly highlight or complement research conducted by Field Museum staff and affiliates.
Have a speaker to suggest? Contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org">armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org</a>.
<h2>Anti-harassment statement</h2>
The Armour Seminar Committee and the Field Museum are strongly invested in the creation and maintenance of safe and inclusive spaces. To this end, we explicitly refuse to condone harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. We encourage that proposals for speakers take into account these expectations. Speakers with a known history of, or ongoing investigations of, harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate behaviors will not be considered. We reserve the right to cancel talks if we learn of such events after an invitation is made.

Recommend for families with children ages 3 and up.&nbsp;

Costumes are welcome and encouraged!&nbsp;

Basic Admission is required for entry into the Museum.

To book admission tickets to visit the Museum on this day as well, please visit <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit">fieldmuseum.org/visit</a> (click &lsquo;Member Tickets&rsquo; and use your Member ID number) or contact the Membership Office at <a href="mailto:membership@fieldmuseum.org">membership@fieldmuseum.org</a> or (312)665-7700, open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.&nbsp;

Not a Field Museum Member? <a href="fieldmuseum.org/join-give/become-member">Join today</a> and uncover unlimited opportunities for endless discovery!&nbsp;

Spooktacular Science: Members Halloween Lounge

Join Caroline and Navarro, Lincoln Park Zoo Guest Engagement Fellows to engage in a hands-on experience about the science of interpreting animal care in zoo grounds, animal conservation efforts in the wild and the zoo's connection to communities, inspiring engagement with the natural world. Explore how the Lincoln Park Zoo fellowship expands on potential career pathways within the field of interpretation at Zoos, Aquariums and other cultural organizations.
Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.
During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/grainger-science-hub">Grainger&nbsp;Science Hub</a>. 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.
Visit the&nbsp;Science Hub&nbsp;on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.

Join us for a special session with Lincoln Park Zoo Guest Engagement Fellows.

Celebrate the Field Museum&rsquo;s enduring legacy and evolving future. Join us for an unforgettable night of dynamic science with Field experts, exploring the rich history and latest innovations happening at your Museum.

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Field Museum will hold its annual fundraising celebration, hosted by the Women's Board and Board of Trustees.

<ul>
 <li>The evening will include the presentation of the Marshall Field V Award for Distinguished Leadership to the Searle Family. This award is given in recognition of exceptional commitment and support of the Museum.</li>
 <li>This year, we will also honor Abbott with the&nbsp;Corporate Philanthropy Award&nbsp;in recognition of the firm&rsquo;s extraordinary leadership and dedication to the Field over many years. Chairman and CEO&nbsp;Robert Ford will accept the award on behalf of Abbott.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Sponsorships, tables, and tickets are available now</h2>

The Gala is the Field&rsquo;s single most important fundraiser, raising more than $2 million in support for annual programs. Proceeds support the Field Museum&rsquo;s groundbreaking research, conservation, and education programs in Chicago and around the world.

<h3>Sponsorship Levels</h3>

For questions about sponsorships contact Courtney Galassini at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cgalassini@pjhchicago.com">cgalassini@pjhchicago.com</a>

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 <td>$100,000 Sponsor (Premier Host Committee)</td>
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 <ul>
 <li>Premier Host Committee recognition on all event communications and printed program</li>
 <li>Two tables of 10 in premier location for the in-person event</li>
 <li>Verbal recognition during the program</li>
 <li>Premier name or logo recognition on the event website&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Name or logo recognition on-site the evening of the event</li>
 <li>Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report</li>
 <li>Special Bonus: 10 tickets to the Young Professionals&rsquo; Gala Soiree</li>
 </ul>
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 <td>$50,000 Sponsor (Host Committee)</td>
 <td>
 <ul>
 <li>Host Committee recognition on all event communications and printed program</li>
 <li>One table of 10 in premier location for the in-person event</li>
 <li>Verbal recognition during the program</li>
 <li>Prominent name or logo recognition on the event website&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Name or logo recognition on-site the evening of the event</li>
 <li>Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report</li>
 <li>Special Bonus: 10 tickets to the Young Professionals&rsquo; Gala Soiree</li>
 </ul>
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 <td>$25,000 Sponsor (Lead)</td>
 <td>
 <ul>
 <li>Recognition on event communications and printed program</li>
 <li>One table of 10 for the in-person event</li>
 <li>On-screen recognition during the program</li>
 <li>Name or logo recognition on the event website&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Name or logo recognition on-site the evening of the event</li>
 <li>Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report</li>
 </ul>
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 <td>$15,000 Sponsor (Benefactor)</td>
 <td>
 <ul>
 <li>Benefactor Sponsor recognition on event communications and printed program</li>
 <li>One table of 10 for the in-person event</li>
 <li>On-screen recognition during the program</li>
 <li>Name or logo recognition on the event website&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report</li>
 </ul>
 </td>
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 </tbody>
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Premier Host Committee

Abbott Labs (new)

<h4>Swati &amp; Siddharth (Bobby) Mehta</h4>

<h4>Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust</h4>

Host Committee

abbvie (new)

<h4>Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz &amp; Jill Chaifetz</h4>

ITW (new)

<h4>The Negaunee Foundation</h4>

Northern Trust

<h4>Jeannie &amp; Tom Tisbo</h4>

Lead Sponsor

<h4>Christopher &amp; Elizabeth Glass</h4>

<h4>Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel &amp; John H. Krehbiel, Jr.</h4>

<h4>The Harris Family Foundation</h4>

<h4>Amb. (Ret.) Fay Hartog-Levin &amp; Daniel Levin</h4>

<h4>David Hiller &amp; Darcy Evon</h4>

<h4>The Hobson / Lucas Family Foundation</h4>

<h4>Amanda &amp; John Rutledge</h4>

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Field Museum Gala

Celebrate and support the Field Museum at our annual Gala!

<h2>Sponsorships and tickets available now</h2>

Join us for an unforgettable night at the Field Museum, hosted by the Field Associates Young Professionals&rsquo; Board!

Early bird tickets are available now for $225! Prices increase to $275 after September 20.

The Soiree at the Gala (formerly EVOLVE) is a lively evening of music, dancing, and science. Proceeds support the Field's community programs, exhibitions, cutting-edge scientific discovery, and more! Gather your friends and enjoy Chicago's premiere young professionals event of the year.

Enjoy signature cocktails and curated hors d'oeuvres at a special reception with after-hours access to Museum exhibitions. Then, join the Board of Trustees and Women's Board of the Field Museum for dessert, top-shelf open bar, and dancing in Stanley Field Hall. Explore exhibitions after-hours and bid on exclusive items and experiences in our silent auction. This is a night you won't want to miss!

Secure your spot now, and experience the museum in a way you&rsquo;ve never seen before. The Soiree at the Gala is 21+.

The Soiree at the Gala is being presented as part of the Field Museum Gala. <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events/field-museum-gala">Click here</a> to learn more about other Gala opportunities.

<h3>Sponsorship Levels</h3>

For questions about sponsorships, contact <a href="mailto:fieldassociates@fieldmuseum.org">fieldassociates@fieldmuseum.org</a>

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 <th>Benefits</th>
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 <td>$25,000&nbsp; Young Professionals Gold Sponsor</td>
 <td>
 <ul>
 <li>Premium logo recognition on event signage, advertising, materials, invitation, webpage, Field Associates&rsquo; social media channels, and thank you email</li>
 <li>Premium logo recognition on Gala materials</li>
 <li>Logo inclusion on all Field Associates communications in 2025</li>
 <li>60 tickets to Young Professionals Gala Soiree (reception in the East Atrium with hors d&rsquo;oeuvres and beer / wine, followed by open bar, dessert, and dancing in Stanley Field Hall), with complimentary valet parking for attendees</li>
 <li>20 All-Access passes to the Museum for employees or clients</li>
 <li>Or 10-guest Behind-the-Scenes Museum experience</li>
 <li>10 Field Associates young professionals&rsquo; board memberships</li>
 <li>In-event participation if desired (e.g., showcase product / service)</li>
 </ul>
 </td>
 </tr>
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 <td>$12,500 Young Professionals Silver Sponsor</td>
 <td>
 <ul>
 <li>Logo recognition on event signage, advertising, materials, invitation, webpage, Field Associates&rsquo; social media channels, and thank you email</li>
 <li>Logo inclusion on all Field Associates communications in 2025</li>
 <li>30 tickets to Young Professionals Gala Soiree (reception in the East Atrium with hors d&rsquo;oeuvres and beer / wine, followed by open bar, dessert, and dancing in Stanley Field Hall), with complimentary valet parking for attendees</li>
 <li>15 All-Access passes to the Museum for employees or clients</li>
 <li>10 Field Associates young professionals&rsquo; board memberships</li>
 <li>In-event participation if desired (e.g., showcase product / service)</li>
 </ul>
 <ul></ul>
 </td>
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 <td>$5,000 Young Professionals Bronze Sponsor</td>
 <td>
 <ul>
 <li>Name recognition on event signage, advertising, materials, invitation, webpage, Field Associates&rsquo; social media channels, and thank you email</li>
 <li>15 tickets to Young Professionals Gala Soiree (reception in the East Atrium with hors d&rsquo;oeuvres and beer / wine, followed by open bar, dessert, and dancing in Stanley Field Hall), with complimentary valet parking for attendees</li>
 <li>5 All-Access passes to the Museum for employees or clients</li>
 <li>5 Field Associates young professionals&rsquo; board memberships</li>
 </ul>
 <ul></ul>
 </td>
 </tr>
 </tbody>
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Soiree at the Gala

Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and science with other young professionals at the Field Associates' annual fundraiser.

Field Museum Soiree at the Gala

Parking for a fee is available at Soldier Field North Garage. The East Lot features accessible parking, first come first serve. Rates vary at both lots.&nbsp;

Join us for a morning of discovery as you and your family explore the vast and mysterious depths of our planet&rsquo;s oceans in the Museum&rsquo;s breathtaking new 3D movie, Oceans: Our Blue Planet. You will also have a chance to delve deeper into ocean exploration with an interactive station featuring specimens from the Museum&rsquo;s collection and enjoy an engaging ocean-themed craft. Don&rsquo;t miss this unique opportunity to discover the wonders of the deep and connect with our Field Museum expert who brings the ocean to life!&nbsp;
Each of the two sessions will feature a museum scientist with real items from the museum&rsquo;s collection and an ocean-themed craft. Both sessions will attend the film at 11:00am.
<ul>
 <li>Session A &nbsp; 9:45 am -11:30 am</li>
 <li>Session B &nbsp; 10:45 am -12:15 pm</li>
</ul>
Recommended for children ages 5-10 with an adult chaperone. Space is limited &ndash; register today!

Member Morning Discovery: Movie and Craft

Member Family Events

Join us for this family-friendly member-only event!

Happy Hour will begin at 5:30pm, with complimentary drinks and light bites. Guests will have access to the Evolving Planet exhibition, where the Chicago Archaeopteryx can be seen in its new home. Grab a bite and a drink and mingle with our scientific staff before the main event.&nbsp;
At 7pm, hear from punk rock paleontologist, Jingmai O&rsquo;Connor. Learn about Archaeopteryx, the oldest known bird, from its initial discovery to its perch as the icon of evolution. Discover why, after 164 years of research on a dozen specimens, the Chicago Archaeopteryx (lucky #13) still has much to teach us about the biology of this iconic species and the transition from dinosaur to dinosaur-bird.&nbsp;
Each ticket includes Happy Hour food and beverages, entrance to the Evolving Planet exhibition, and admission to the Archeopteryx lecture.&nbsp;
This event is for adults ages 21+.&nbsp;All ticket sales are final.&nbsp;

Archaeopteryx After Hours

Museum After Hours

Join us for an evening at the Field Museum, celebrating the Chicago Archaeopteryx.

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by <a data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link="https://losamigosbooks.com/" class="waffle-rich-text-link" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#1155cc;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;" href="https://losamigosbooks.com/">Los Amigos Books</a>. September is Latinx Heritage Month! In this interactive, bilingual storytime session, Laura Rodr&iacute;guez-Roman&iacute;--owner of Los Amigos Books and former dual language educator--will read stories in both English and Spanish honoring Latinx histories, cultures and identities. Join us for a fun-filled PlayDate with stories, songs, crafts and more!
PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days!
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.
This event is part of our celebration of <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/latinx-heritage-month">Latinx Heritage Month</a> and work done by Latinx staff and collaborators at the Field.

The cost of this event includes lunch and parking. 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.

Join us for the 8th Annual Indigenous Peoples&rsquo; Day Teach In presented in partnership with Smithsonian&rsquo;s National Museum of the American Indian and Teaching for Change. This event is an opportunity for educators to convene in person to strategize ways to uplift Native voices in the classroom.&nbsp;
The day will begin with collective participation in a virtual live-streamed keynote address delivered by Dr. Elizabeth Rule (enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation). She will highlight the centrality of Native peoples to the history of the District of Columbia, showcase Indigenous contributions to the capital city, and discuss efforts under way to reaffirm DC as an Indigenous place.&nbsp;
She will also explore what teaching about Indigenous peoples looks like in a modern context and how teachers can become allies with the Native community by imparting lessons, inspiration, and empowerment.
After the keynote address, Chicagoland participants will follow Dr. Rule&rsquo;s lead and explore Chicago as an Indigenous place by looking at Native peoples&rsquo; impact on the history of this place, its presence, and the future.&nbsp;
We will spend targeted time in the Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories exhibition, collaborate with peers, and have a lunch that highlights Native food.&nbsp;
The cost of this event is $45 and includes lunch, parking, and additional curricular resources.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Teach In

Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators.

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Necalli Cultural Movement Performance

Join us and immerse yourself in an exciting live performance!

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL). September is Latinx Heritage Month! In this interactive, bilingual storytime session, guest readers from CPL will read stories in both English and Spanish while honoring Latinx histories, cultures and identities. Join us for a fun-filled PlayDate with stories, songs, crafts and more!
PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days!
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.
This event is part of our celebration of <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/latinx-heritage-month">Latinx Heritage Month</a> and work done by Latinx staff and collaborators at the Field.

<h2>Virtual tours for classrooms</h2>

We offer special tours just for students on select Tuesdays during the school year. One tour hosts all classrooms and student groups who registered for that day, including homeschooled students.

What makes a dinosaur&hellip;a dinosaur? There were so many incredible creatures that lived in prehistoric times, but not all of them were dinosaurs. What sets dinosaurs apart? Join us for this FREE VIRTUAL interactive 30 minute presentation with trivia, live Q&amp;A, and our famous Dino-DiNOT game! 
This online event is recommended for students age 5 and older and is suitable for adults, families, and children.

Elspeth Geiger

Curator Path Research Scientist

Negaunee Integrative Research Center

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