Get the buzz on the broods this summer with our Meet a Scientist Cicada series! This May and June, Illinois will experience a rare, double-emergence of cicada broods XIX and XIII - a phenomenon that occurs once every 221 years. In honor of these little critters, we are hosting a series of cicada-centric events to help people experience the season with curiosity and wonder.
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.

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Jim Louderman

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Diego Souza & Tatiana Sepulveda

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Bruno de Medeiros

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Tatiana Sepulveda & Diego Souza

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Alissa Doucet & Abigail Magland

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Elizabeth Postema

Meet a Scientist: Alyssa Melville, South Rupununi Conservation Society

Queer Botany: Flowers and their connection to the LGBTQ+ Community

Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM 

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Meet a Scientist

Get the buzz on the broods this summer with our Meet a Scientist Cicada series!

<h3>Featured performers</h3>

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 <li>Ginger Forest (@dragtasticgingerforest)</li>
 <li>Ivana Tequila (@ivana.tequila.ritz)</li>
 <li>Venus Carangi (@venuscarangi)</li>
</ul>

<h3>Science presenters</h3>

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 <li>Leslie Lopez on Vampire Bats</li>
 <li>Taylor Hains on Birds</li>
 <li>Navarro on Bloodletting</li>
</ul>

This event is for adults 21+yrs old.

This event is being held in conjunction with the Field Museum&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/pride-month">Pride Month</a> programming.

<h3 dir="auto">Accessibility</h3>

If you need assistance with accommodations, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:accessibility@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noreferrer">accessibility@fieldmuseum.org</a>&nbsp;at least 2 weeks in advance.

Thank you to&nbsp;<a href="https://revbrew.com/">Revolution Brewing</a> and <a href="https://www.ulta.com/">Ulta Beauty</a>&nbsp;for their generous in-kind donations.

Acknowledgments

Revolution Brewing

Ulta Beauty

Bloodsuckers Drag Spectacular

Join us in our historic Stanley Field Hall for the Museum’s annual drag event!

Pride Happy Hour & Drag Show

Registration is FREE and open to formal and informal educators of all levels. Illinois Educators will earn one hour of Professional Development for attending this training.

Questions? Contact Ria Pretekin, <a href="mailto:rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org">rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

The Connecting Chicago&rsquo;s Legacy Hula to the TEAACH Act Professional Development is made possible with the generous support of the Cyrus Tang Foundation.

Special thanks to Aloha Center Chicago and The Asian American Education Project

In this virtual professional development workshop designed to help educators meet the new requirements of the TEAACH Act, attendees will explore salient points and places with which to begin teaching Asian American community history with a focus on the history of Chicago's Native Hawaiian community. Educators will:
<ul>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">receive a brief overview of the new legislation.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">learn about the pedagogical approaches taken by Field Museum educators when creating culturally relevant and sustaining resources and experiences related to Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history.&nbsp;</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">become familiar with Chicago AANHPI communities.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">interrogate the benefits and limitations of the myriad acronyms used for this work (AA, APA, AAPI, AA&amp;PI, AANHPI, ANNAPISI, APIDA) and evaluate which might be appropriate for their own school communities.&nbsp;</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">hear from Kumu Hula Carole Lanialoha Lee and Exhibition Developer Ryan Schuessler about their involvement with the creation of Chicago&rsquo;s Legacy Hula.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">leave with ideas and resources from the Field Museum and AANHPI organizations to integrate into their own classroom instruction.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa1h_B8Qo3KRgtp6b3R4dmFNk3A7nAUFhV2rBrdLYT9ZOeow/viewform?usp=sf_link">Sign up today</a> to join us virtually on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 4-5pm CST. A Zoom link will be sent to all who register. Registration will remain open until Monday, May 20, 2024.

Connecting Chicago’s Legacy Hula to the TEAACH Act

Join us as we continue our Virtual Professional Development Series! 

Educator Virtual Professional Development Series

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

NCSS Standards Alignment 

Resources

The Summer Teacher Institute is made possible with the generous support of the Cyrus Tang Foundation.

Summer Teacher Institute: Applying the Hawaiian Principle of 'Ike 'Āina in Chicago Classrooms

Join us for this interdisciplinary professional learning experience for educators

Summer Teacher Institute

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For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in, bilingual storytime session hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL). Throughout this interactive read aloud, CPL readers will feature stories honoring <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/aanhpi">Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander</a> Month.
Programming takes place on a Wednesday, which is free for Illinois residents. Visitors must show proof of residency.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events/free-wednesdays">Learn more</a>.
This event is available in person and online. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/65e257584c5c402f0042327a">register</a>&nbsp;to attend virtually.&nbsp;
Presented as part of our celebration of <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/aanhpi">Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month</a>.

AANHPI Month Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Cicadas Take Flight Storytime & Craft

PlayLab PlayDate: PRIDE Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

PlayLab PlayDate: Rock Pet Storytime & Painting

PlayLab PlayDate: Beach Party Storytime & Sand Craft

PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Local Children's Author, Markedia Alston

PlayLab PlayDate: Lily Pad Obstacle Course

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

PlayLab PlayDates

<h2>Activities Schedule</h2>

<h3>Dino, Di-NOT</h3>

Join us for a hands-on activity "Dino, Di-NOT", and a Fact or Fiction activity surrounding Spinosaurus and dinosaurs in general (includes various models, casts, and fossils)

<h3>Jabberwocky Marionettes&nbsp;</h3>

Come see the fabulous Archaeopteryx Jabberwocky Marionettes as they flit and fly around Stanley Field Hall.&nbsp;

<h3>Fossils at the Field</h3>

See and touch fossils older than the dinosaurs from our behind-the-scenes collections!

<h3>Face Painting&nbsp;</h3>

Get your favorite dino painted on your face or arm!

<h3>Norm the T. rex</h3>

Interact with Norm, a full-size fiberglass reproduction of the Wankel Tyrannosaurus rex's skull from the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/educators/n-w-harris-learning-collection">N. W. Harris Learning Collection</a>.

<h3>Giving Day Table</h3>

Stop by and learn how you can help Make a Huge Impact!

And much more!&nbsp;

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 Rene Lauer; Marshall B. Front Family Charitable Foundation/Laura De Ferrari and Marchall B. Front

Corporate funding provided by

Arc'teryx

Dinopalooza

Join us for a roaring good time!

This week, the Crown Family PlayLab will be hosting a PlayLab PlayDate featuring cicadas! Families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to this free, drop-in storytime and craft session exploring the cicada emergence taking place this spring and summer.

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&nbsp;Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the&nbsp;PlayLab&nbsp;team at playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org.

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). Throughout this interactive storytime, CPL readers will feature stories and crafts honoring PRIDE Month. 
This event is part of our <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/pride-month">PRIDE Month</a> celebration.

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session having fun with one of the museum's four core sciences: geology. Hang out in the PlayLab for this interactive read-aloud and rock pet painting craft.

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session featuring our favorite summer pastime, a day at the beach! Hang out in the PlayLab for this interactive read-aloud session with a rainbow sand craft project to follow.

Ticket includes parking, boxed lunch, pinned cicadas, and additional resources.

Accessibility: Our goal is to make all programming financially accessible without asking participants to individually request assistance. Please use the promo code MAGIC to receive 40% off the full ticket price if assistance makes it possible for you to attend this event.&nbsp;

The Magicicada: Catalyzing Classroom Inquiry

The rare emergence of two periodical cicada broods provides robust opportunities for inquiry now and far into the future. 

Magicicada Professional Learning

Bug Bites

 Now That’s What I Call Social Science!

Bug Bites 

Hear about all things Cicada

Cicada Pinning Workshop

Learn to Pin Specimens with the Pros!

Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry 

Poetry Pop-up: Menagerie of 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 our new exhibition, Unseen Oceans, to explore the depth with your own words.

Join Eric in the East Hall to explore the large display case with poetry!

<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

<h2>Virtual tours for the public</h2>

SUE fans are welcome to attend select tours throughout the year. These tours feature a special theme and guest speakers who share new trivia and behind-the-scenes stories from the museum.

Take a closer look at SUE in these online events and brush up on little-known facts about the most complete adultTyrannosaurus rex. Field Museum staff guide you from SUE&rsquo;s life in the Cretaceous to the latest scientific research. Using a 3D virtual model scanned straight from SUE&rsquo;s fossilized bones, they&rsquo;ll point out key features that give hints about SUE&rsquo;s past.
Trivia breaks give you the chance to test your dinosaur knowledge. Please, submit your questions using the Q&amp;A feature of the Zoom Webinar or include them in your registration form. We'll answer your questions live during the tour
This online event is free with a <a href="https://app.mobilecause.com/form/aZnf4w?vid=larx9&amp;_ga=2.136542256.161543739.1643927851-770783211.1643927851">suggested $10 donation</a> and is suitable for adults, families, and kids (recommended for ages 5 and older).
Please note that all Virtual Field Trips are live streamed from Chicago, IL in the Central Time Zone.

SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.

<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.
Please note that all Virtual Field Trips are live streamed from Chicago, IL in the Central Time Zone.

Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms

Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in, storytime session hosted by local children's book author, Markedia Alston. During this interactive read aloud, Alston will be reading her book, <a href="https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/markedia-alston/the-boohoo-boohoo-bear/">The Boohoo Boohoo Bear</a>. She will also be giving away free, signed copies of her book on a first come, first served basis. This free giveaway is sponsored by <a href="https://www.mrdadsfathersclub.com/">Mr. Dad's Father's Club</a>, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering fathers and enriching the lives of young people.
Learn more about Alston at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/markedia_alston/" class="waffle-rich-text-link">@markedia_alston</a> on Instagram and Markedia Alston on Facebook.

Alston, Markedia. The Cow that Went Oink., Markedia Nicaule Writings. 2022.  ISBN-10: 0578370867

Come join Alyssa Melville, Indigenous Environmental Educator with the South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) in Guyana, South America. Visitors will learn about the fascinating wildlife and global diversity of Guyana, and why it has come to be known as the "Land of the Giants". Alyssa will also speak about the SRCS biodiversity conservation and cultural preservation of the Rupununi, showcase local crafts, and discuss how the Field Museum's Keller Science Action Center is working to strengthen conservation capacities in Chicago and Guyana.

Conserving Wildlife and Culture in Guyana, the Land of the Giants

Two seating are available, 8:00am&nbsp;and 9:00am. Each seating lasts 45 minutes.

Space is limited, register today!

Be sure to <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book admission tickets</a> to visit the Museum on this day. (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.

Freshly Baked Pastries (V)

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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Blueberry Scones</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Raspberry Danish</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Cheese Danish</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Croissants</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strawberry Jam</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fig Jam</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Whipped Butter</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;SUE&rsquo;s Seasonal Fruit (V2, AVG)

<ul>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sliced Fresh Fruit Assortment</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Choice of Honey yogurt or Mint Yogurt Drizzle</li>
</ul>

Build Your Own Triassic Treat Yogurt Parfaits

<ul>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fresh Berries and Granola (V)</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Dino Gummies (V, AVG)</li>
</ul>

Coffee, Artisan Tea, Orange, and Apple Juice

AVG = Avoiding Gluten | V = Vegetarian | V2 = Vegan

Please feel free to contact <a href="mailto:membership@fieldmuseum.org">membership@fieldmuseum.org</a> with any questions.

Dinopalooza Member Breakfast 

Abbott Labs (new)

<h6>LEGAL NOTICE: DONORS WHO DONATE (OR ATTEMPT TO DONATE, BUT CANNOT DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS) WHOLE BLOOD OR DOUBLE RED CELLS WITH VERSITI AT THE FIELD MUSEUM WILL RECEIVE A THANK YOU GIFT OF ACCESS TO THE FIELD MUSEUM AND THE BLOODSUCKERS: LEGENDS TO LEECHES TEMPORARY EXHIBITION ON THE DATE OF THEIR DONATION FOR UP TO FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS (BLOOD DONOR, PLUS UP TO THREE GUESTS). DONATION APPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED, AND WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS; PRE-REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED. OFFER IS VALID ONLY ON THE DATE OF DONATION. OFFER IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. OFFER IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. OFFER IS VALID ONLY AT SPECIFIED DONATION EVENTS AS OUTLINED AT WWW.BETHE1DONOR.COM/BLOODSUCKERS WHILE APPOINTMENTS LAST.&nbsp;</h6>

Join us in historic Stanley Field Hall to donate blood and receive free basic admission and access to Bloodsuckers for yourself and three guests!

Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott

Donate Blood! Save Lives!

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Blood Drives

Give blood, get an unforgettable experience.

Registration is free and open to formal and informal educators leading an after school club for students in 6th-8th grade. Limited spots are available.&nbsp;

*PLEASE NOTE* It is necessary to attend the workshop *in person* in order to receive program materials and receive an invitation to participate in the Part 2: Virtual Workshop.&nbsp;

This RSVP will close by Friday, May 31 at 4:00pm or after 30 registrations have been reached.&nbsp;Sign up today<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex8CdZ1pKSsu80NmDOGJQAZs8AM5XxIpFg5NpZKB5eKz5z2A/closedform" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex8CdZ1pKSsu80NmDOGJQAZs8AM5XxIpFg5NpZKB5eKz5z2A/closedform&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713023544467000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17yTrnGtUDQHx26mlDAxrX" rel="noopener">&nbsp;</a>to join us!

The Field Museum is excited to kick off its second year of After School Science Club programming influenced by scientists, research, and collections at the Field Museum. Students explore Zoology and conservation efforts by learning about how scientists at the Field Museum helped save the Peregrine Falcon from extinction.
This is a FREE 10+ hour hands on learning curriculum that includes materials and professional development for club leaders! We&rsquo;re looking for educators and instructors who are interested in learning more about implementing this program in the Summer 2024 and/or the 2024-2025 school year. This is where you come in!
During the Part 1: In Person* Workshop, on Wednesday, June 12 from 8:30 am - 1:00pm educators will receive:
<ul>
 <li>1 parking validation at Soldier Field</li>
 <li>Continental breakfast and lunch</li>
 <li>Science Club curriculum and materials</li>
 <li>4.5 CPDUs</li>
</ul>
Following the Part 2: Virtual Workshop (Date TBD) educators will receive:&nbsp;
<ul>
 <li>An additional 1.5 CPDUs</li>
 <li>A partnership with a Field Trip Liaison to arrange a student 'Meet &amp; Greet' Opportunity with a Field Museum Scientist and/or expert&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Troubleshooting support and guidance throughout their club implementation. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>

After School Science Clubs Educator Workshop: Zoology and Conservation

Join us for this hands on learning session for educators!

After School Science Clubs Educator Workshop

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;

Join us this week for a session with <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&amp;user=WT2vmGgAAAAJto">Patrick K&uuml;ck</a> from Museum K&ouml;nig, Germany.

Armour Seminar: Patrick Kück

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

2024 Pricing

2024 Ticket Packages

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

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Dozin' with the Dinos 2024 Info Packet

Dozin' with the Dinos on NBC5

Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos is supported by Utz Brands and Magellan Corporation.

Utz Brands

Magellan

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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. 

<h2>About the Parker/Gentry Award</h2>

The Parker/Gentry Award was established in 1996, named after late conservationists Theodore A. Parker III and Alwyn Gentry. The award recognizes individuals, teams, or organizations in conservation whose efforts have made a significant impact on preserving the world's natural heritage and whose approach can serve as a model to others. Each year, a committee of Field scientists reviews nominees and selects an awardee whose methods can inspire and guide others. Learn more at <a href="https://www.parkergentry.fieldmuseum.org/">parkergentry.fieldmuseum.org</a>.

Parker/Gentry Award Celebration

This May, the Field Museum will give the Parker/Gentry Award to Chicago-based Urban Rivers.

Free Wednesday

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

Free Wednesdays

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in gross motor activity. Hang out in the PlayLab and pretend to be frogs hopping through their habitats on a fun, Lily Pad Obstacle Course!
The&nbsp;Crown Family PlayLab&nbsp;offers families with 2-6 year olds a weekly PlayLab PlayDate on Wednesdays in 2024. PlayLab PlayDates are free, drop-in activities featuring storytime sessions, music and movement circles, science experiments 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&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>.

Score your tickets for a night at the Field Museum! At this after hours event, star players and benchwarmers alike will gear up to compete with the best animal athletes and try their hand at games throughout history. Our all-star team of scientists will take the field - Stanley Field Hall, that is - to share what our collections can teach us about competition, games, and teamwork. Let the games begin!&nbsp;
Guests are encouraged to register in advance. Walk-ins are permitted for an upcharge as long as space is available. All sales are final.
<h2>Choose your ticket type below</h2>
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 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e37f258793463a2e5d5cba&amp;date=2024-07-12T00:00:00">$55</a></td>
 </tr>
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 <td>Family Night Season Ticket**</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D65807f1248290f368de2c98a%26date%3D2024-03-29T00:00:00">$85</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=65807f1248290f368de2c98a&amp;date=2024-03-29T00:00:00">$100</a></td>
 </tr>
 </tbody>
</table>
*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).
**Season tickets include admission to all 4 Field Family Night events.
<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 <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/?doing_wp_cron=1692375913.0622060298919677734375">this link</a> 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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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

Calling all caped crusaders! Assemble at the Field Museum for a heroic evening of saving the world. Put on your best superhero gear and work together to thwart a mysterious supervillain&rsquo;s nefarious plan before the end of the night. Learn about wildlife conservation and how you can become a friendly neighborhood hero. Plus, get to know the super animals that inspired some of your favorite superheroes. Finally, gather on the museum terrace for a spectacular view of the fireworks over Navy Pier (weather permitting)!
Guests are encouraged to register in advance. Walk-ins are permitted for an upcharge as long as space is available. All sales are final.
<h2>Choose your ticket type below</h2>
<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%3D658081a7a03f481540df4499%26date%3D2024-06-26T00:00:00">$27</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=658081a7a03f481540df4499&amp;date=2024-06-26T00:00:00">$30</a></td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Tour*</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D658082f8eec906251244129f%26date%3D2024-06-26T00:00:00">$50</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=658082f8eec906251244129f&amp;date=2024-06-26T00:00:00">$55</a></td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Family Night Season Ticket**</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D65807f1248290f368de2c98a%26date%3D2024-03-29T00:00:00">$85</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=65807f1248290f368de2c98a&amp;date=2024-03-29T00:00:00">$100</a></td>
 </tr>
 </tbody>
</table>
*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).
**Season tickets include admission to all 4 Field Family Night events.
<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 <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/?doing_wp_cron=1692375913.0622060298919677734375">this link</a> 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

Trick-or-treat yourself to a night at the Field Museum! This not-so-scary after hours event will be a scream for Halloween enthusiasts of all ages. Ghosts, ghouls, and other guests will get up close and personal with creepy crawlers, conduct their own owl pellet dissection, explore fascinating exhibits, and learn about spooky specimens in our collection from our team of mad scientists.
Costumes 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. Walk-ins are permitted for an upcharge as long as space is available. All sales are final.
<h2>Choose your ticket type below</h2>
<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%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>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <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>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>Family Night Season Ticket**</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D65807f1248290f368de2c98a%26date%3D2024-03-29T00:00:00">$85</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=65807f1248290f368de2c98a&amp;date=2024-03-29T00:00:00">$100</a></td>
 </tr>
 </tbody>
</table>
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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)
 
 **Season tickets include admission to all 4 Field Family Night events.
 <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
</div>

Botany and the LGBTQ+ community overlap in many ways, like their shared use of terminology like "bisexual" as lilies, tulips, and roses being known as bisexual flowers, or their cultural significance dating back to 7th century BCE with papyrus fragments of poetry by Sappho referencing violets.
This event is presented as part of our <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/pride-month">Pride Month</a> celebration.
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.

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.

Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM scientists visit the Grainger Science Hub to discuss glucose levels in our food, and how we measure the blood glucose levels in our bodies. Abbott's Women in STEM scientists will also share their educational and career journeys with those aspiring to study or work in the sciences.

Gretchen Rings

Museum Librarian and Head of Library Collections

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