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Children and their caregivers can experience science, art, and world cultures hands-on in the Crown Family PlayLab.

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SUE's Holiday Gift Guide

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Which Dinosaur Bones Are “Real”?

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The Relevance of Native America to Black History

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View looking up of a long-necked dinosaur skeleton in the museum's main hall. Its head peeks over the second floor balcony.

Putting the “Titan” in Titanosaur

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Carl Akeley’s winter scene from the iconic diorama, Four Seasons of the White-tailed Deer

Must-See Selfie Spots other than SUE

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Why We Don’t Dress Up SUE (Or Any Other Real Skeletons)

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Why We Don't Dress Up SUE (Or Any Other Real Skeletons)

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Fossil Plants

Once preparators complete their extractions, the finished fossils are examined and compared with related fossils, forming the data for a published study—the final step in the process.

McDonald’s Fossil Preparation Lab

SUE stands proudly in their suite located in the Field Museum’s Evolving Planet exhibition. An animated forest is visible in the background.

Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet & SUE the T. rex

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Two young visitors reach down to touch the foot of Máximo, a cast of the largest dinosaur ever discovered. The foot is raised on a black platform and the two visitors learn forward to touch the front of the foot.

Máximo the Titanosaur

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Grainger Science Hub

Meet the Chicago Archaeopteryx

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Africa

A group of young visitors enjoy an exhibit in The Machine Inside exhibition.

The Machine Inside: Biomechanics

Renovations to the Field Museum’s Africa Hall, opening in 2028, will celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of African cultures, while highlighting complex innovations and new research on the world’s longest record of the human story

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<p>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.</p>

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

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

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

<h3>Anti-harassment statement</h3>

<p>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;</p>


<p>This week's session features Greg Skomal from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries as he presents <em>JAWS Revisited: What have we learned about the great white shark?.</em></p>
<p>At the age of 50, JAWS is still considered one of the most influential thrillers of all time. In this insightful lecture, Greg Skomal will explore how the film shaped our perception of the great white shark as a fearsome villain, and how years of research have worked to correct that narrative. Using high-tech tagging, Dr. Skomal has been studying the behavior and ecology of the white shark in the Atlantic for over 40 years. In this presentation, he will share the results of this research and set the record straight about this iconic species.</p>

Armour Seminar: Greg Skomal

Armour Seminar: Rachel Moran, Women's History month speaker

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

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

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<li>Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into a Dozin' with the Dinos event. Families and groups with children under the age of 6 may be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>Adults may not attend Dozin' with the Dinos without a child between the ages of 6-12. If you attend the event and do not have children in your party, you will be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>If you've purchased tickets incorrectly by mistake, you have until 2 weeks prior to the event to request a refund. After the two week period no refunds will be given, and you will not be admitted to the event.</li>
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<p>If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email: overnights@fieldmuseum.org or give us a call at 312-665-7525.</p>


Age Policy

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

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

<ul>
<li>Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into a Dozin' with the Dinos event. Families and groups with children under the age of 6 may be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>Adults may not attend Dozin' with the Dinos without a child between the ages of 6-12. If you attend the event and do not have children in your party, you will be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>If you've purchased tickets incorrectly by mistake, you have until 2 weeks prior to the event to request a refund. After the two week period no refunds will be given, and you will not be admitted to the event.</li>
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<p>If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email: overnights@fieldmuseum.org or give us a call at 312-665-7525.</p>


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

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

Dozin' with the Dinos 2025 Info Packet

Dozin' with the Dinos on NBC5

Resources

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


Acknowledgments

Utz Brands

<p>See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.</p>
<p>Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!</p>

Dozin' with the Dinos

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The smallest of museum visitors can get up close and personal with the largest dinos at our special events.

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Settle in for a snooze next to your favorite species at Dozin' with the Dinos!

Science is more fun in your pajamas.

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


2026 Tickets Packages

<p>See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.</p>
<p>Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!</p>
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Ultimate SUE Sleepover 

<p>The Field Museum welcomes <a href="https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/explore/about-us/who-we-are/">Elizabeth Babcock, PhD</a>, who joined Museum Campus neighbor Adler Planetarium as President and CEO in 2025. &nbsp;Before joining the Adler, she served as the Founding Director of the Smithsonian American Women&rsquo;s History Museum in Washington, D.C., where she laid the groundwork for a new national museum focused on women&rsquo;s history, advanced a multimillion-dollar campaign, and expanded national support for the museum.</p>
<p><span>This lecture will take place in the Founders' Room, and is part of our <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/womens-history-month">Women's History Month</a> programming&ndash; commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history.&nbsp;</span></p>

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Elizabeth Babcock, PhD

Scientists present on topics from space exploration to psychology, all through the lens supporting women in science.

Women in Science Lectures

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

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

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<p><em>*(age 3-11)</em></p>

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


After 5 at the Field 

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

After 5 at the Field

Explore the intersection of human longevity, cultural practice, and nutrition science.

<p>Join the <em>Healthy Living With A Vision Foundation</em> as we explore the intersection of human longevity, cultural practice, and nutrition science. Visitors will be introduced to the concept of the world's "Blue Zones" and the dietary and lifestyle commonalities that promote long, healthy, and meaningful lives in these areas. We will also discuss the Foundation's <em>28-Day Plant-Based Kick Start</em>, and ways to implement the FEARLESS Wellness model into our own lives: Food, Exercise, Avoidance of toxins, Restorative sleep, Lessening stress, Engaging the mind, Social energy, and Spiritual connectivity.</p>
<p>Presenters from <em>Healthy Living With a Vision Foundation</em> include Dr. Ansel Johnson (Founder and CEO); Shanelle Brandon (Vice President, Board of Directors); Dr. James Thompson, MD (Medical Director); Dr. Angela Wheeler, MD (Speaker Bureau Chair).</p>

FEARLESS Longevity: Secrets to Living Longer & Thriving

Antennae and Aromas: A Beetle’s Guide to Love, Lunch, and Survival

The Secret Lives of Moths: Uncovering Hidden Nighttime Stories

The Connection Between Art and Science

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Meet a Scientist

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Explore the wonders of the museum through workshops for ages 3-6!

<p>Calling all junior herpetologists! Slide into the <em>Crown Family PlayLab</em> for a fun-filled morning of hands-on reptile exploration and discovery.</p>
<p>Designed especially for <strong>children ages 5-6 and their caregivers</strong>, this engaging program brings our special exhibit <em>Reptiles Alive!</em> to life through play-based scientific exploration and discovery. Together, you will get up close with real specimens, craft your own reptile-inspired creations, and explore what makes these scaly creatures so amazing!</p>
<p>Come ready to wonder, wiggle, and learn. It's going to be reptile-tastic!</p>
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Itty Bitty Investigators: Reptiles

Itty Bitty Investigators: Wild Art 

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Meet real-life reptiles at our Itty Bitty Investigators: Reptiles Last Call event!

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us in the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Crown Family PlayLab</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for a fun-filled morning exploring the wild colors, shapes, sounds, and textures of the world! Investigators will explore animals, plants, and fossils through hands-on discovery and make their own colorful art inspired by their wild discoveries. Together we&rsquo;ll see how artists and scientists both love to look, learn, and create!</span></p>
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<p><span>For more information, please see the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1771856716-playlab-programs-policies-2232026-pdf.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a><span>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a><span>.</span></p>
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Join us for a morning of exploring color, shape, and texture at Itty Bitty Investigators: Wild Art.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Slide into the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Crown Family PlayLab</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for a fun-filled morning of hands-on reptile exploration and discovery. Don&rsquo;t miss this last chance to bring our special exhibit, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reptiles Alive! </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">to life! Together, you will get up close with real specimens, craft your own reptile-inspired creations, and explore what makes these scaly creatures so amazing!</span></p>
<p><em>Please note: This Reptiles workshop features the same content offered during our Winter 2025 sessions. To ensure a fresh experience, we recommend that families who have already attended explore one of our other upcoming programs.</em></p>
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<p>Join us for our Women&rsquo;s History Month Armour Series talk with <a href="https://rachelmoranlab.com/">Rachel Moran</a>. Rachel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology &amp; Evolution at the University of Chicago whose work explores adaptive and mechanistic underpinnings of complex trait evolution and species diversification.</p>
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<p><em>This session is held in conjunction with the Field Museum&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s History Month programming and Field Museum Women in Science.</em></p>

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A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series

<p>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.</p>

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

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

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

<h3>Anti-harassment statement</h3>

<p>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;</p>


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

Poetry Pop-up: Maximum Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: The Human Story Begins

Poetry Pop-Up: Poems for Members

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

Poetry Pop-up

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Poetry Pop-Up

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Meet Eric in Stanley Field Hall and help compose a huge poem about our biggest dinosaur!

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

Join Eric in Evolving Planet and learn how to use a poem to speculate about our early hominid relatives.

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

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

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

<p dir="auto">Insects live in a world dominated by odors that are produced by food, potential mates, and would-be predators. An insect's antennae are key to making sense of this complexity, because they are sensitive to chemicals that distinguish friend from foe or food from toxin.</p>
<p dir="auto">Meet Postdoctoral Researcher Rowan French and investigate the biology and importance of chemical communication in shaping the lives and diversity of insects. See plant-feeding beetle specimens up-close, learn about some of the compounds beetles use to find their food plants or mates at the &ldquo;smell station&rdquo;, and discover how scientists take advantage of beetles' chemical sensitivities when designing traps for management, conservation, and research.</p>

Meet a Scientist in the Grainger Science Hub

<p>Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.</p>

<p>During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the <em><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/halls-and-galleries/grainger-science-hub">Grainger&nbsp;Science Hub</a></em>. They'll discuss their work and share real items from the museum&rsquo;s collection of nearly 40 million objects. From collections care to field work, and dinosaurs to ecology, there&rsquo;s a world of science to explore.</p>

<p>Visit the&nbsp;<em>Science Hub</em> on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.</p>


<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span>Sera Young, PhD</span>, 2025 keynote speaker.</span></i></p>

<p>The Field Museum is dedicated to broadening opportunity and equity in the sciences. Field Museum scientists impact their disciplines not only by conducting groundbreaking research but also by providing meaningful opportunities to women pursuing scientific careers. The Women&rsquo;s Board of the Field Museum, founded in 1966, raises funds for Women in Science programs at its annual luncheon celebrating female STEM leadership.</p>

<p><strong>Sponsorships and tickets are available now.</strong></p>


<h2>Keynote</h2>

<p>On May 21, 2025, the Women's Board of the Field Museum will welcome <span>Sera Young, PhD </span>as its annual Women in Science Luncheon speaker.</p>

<p>Dr. Young is a Professor of Anthropology and Global Health at Northwestern University, and she has dedicated her career to understanding how women work to preserve their health and that of their families. Her research focuses on maternal and child undernutrition in the first 1,000 days of life, particularly in low-resource settings.</p>

<p>Notably, Dr. Young led a large team in the development of the first globally equivalent way of measuring water access &ndash; the WISE (Water InSecurity Experiences) Scales. These scales have been used by 100+ organizations in 50+ countries to tackle some of the world&rsquo;s most pressing health challenges.</p>

<p>She has authored more than 170 peer-reviewed publications, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, and National Geographic. Recent accolades include the Margaret Mead Award for her book Craving Earth, an Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, and the Norman Kretchmer Memorial Award in Nutrition and Development.</p>


<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">​For questions about the event, or how you can get involved with the Women&rsquo;s Board, please email </span><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">womensboard@fieldmuseum.org</span></a></p>


<h2>Sponsorships</h2>

<p><em>The 2025 Women in Science Luncheon is made possible by our generous sponsors.</em></p>

<h3>$50,000&mdash; Premier Sponsor</h3>

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<li>Name and logo on all event communications, including invitations, program, and signage</li>
<li>Premier sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Women in Science Fellow, Women in Science Postdoc, or Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
<li>Verbal recognition from podium and opportunity for an executive to offer welcome remarks</li>
</ul>

<h3>$25,000&mdash; Presenting Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on all event communications, including invitations, program, and signage</li>
<li>Presenting sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Women in Science Fellow, Women in Science Postdoc, or Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
<li>Verbal recognition from podium and opportunity for an executive to offer welcome remarks</li>
</ul>

<h3>$15,000&mdash; Lead Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on the luncheon invitation, program, and signage</li>
<li>Lead sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
</ul>

<h3>$7,500&mdash; Benefactor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on the luncheon invitation and program, and text listing on signage</li>
<li>Benefactor sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
</ul>


<h3 style="text-align: center;">Thank you to our Luncheon Leadership</h3>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">2025 Luncheon Co-Chairs</h4>

<p style="text-align: center;">Donna La Pietra and Karen Washington</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Women's Board President</h4>

<p style="text-align: center;">Dr. Lynda Williams, Ed.D</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Women in Science at the Field Museum</h4>

<p style="text-align: center;">Since the inception of the Women in Science initiative in 2000, the annual luncheon has supported more than 500 young women through internships, fellowships, post-doc positions, salary support for female scientific staff, and a robust series of lectures and networking events. In addition, the luncheon makes possible annual science outreach programming for young women from three Chicago Public Schools &ndash; Orr Academy, Solorio Academy, and ITW David Speer Academy &ndash; whom we welcome to the Field Museum to join the luncheon, meet the keynote speaker, and network with female STEM leaders.</p>


<p>Join the Field Museum Women&rsquo;s Board for our annual luncheon held in support of our Women in Science programs. Hear about the projects this year&rsquo;s cohort of dynamic Women in Science Postdoctoral Fellows and Interns have been working on.</p>
<p>Individual tickets and tables of ten are available for purchase. Sponsorship opportunities are available, with preferred luncheon seating, branding opportunities on event communications, and opportunities to participate in special day-of events and experiences.</p>
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Women in Science Luncheon

The Field Museum Women’s Board is committed to supporting students and scientists at all stages of their careers through the annual Women in Science Luncheon event.

Women in Science Luncheon 2025

<p><em>The Women in Science Luncheon is made possible by our generous sponsors.</em></p>

<h3>$50,000&mdash; Premier Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on all event communications, including invitations, program, and signage</li>
<li>Premier sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Women in Science Fellow, Women in Science Postdoc, or Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
<li>Verbal recognition from podium and opportunity for an executive to offer welcome remarks</li>
</ul>

<h3>$25,000&mdash; Presenting Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on all event communications, including invitations, program, and signage</li>
<li>Presenting sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Women in Science Fellow, Women in Science Postdoc, or Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
<li>Verbal recognition from podium and opportunity for an executive to offer welcome remarks</li>
</ul>

<h3>$15,000&mdash; Lead Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on the luncheon invitation, program, and signage</li>
<li>Lead sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
</ul>

<h3>$7,500&mdash; Benefactor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on the luncheon invitation and program, and text listing on signage</li>
<li>Benefactor sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
</ul>


Sponsorships

<p><span>​For questions about the event or how you can get involved with the Women&rsquo;s Board, please email&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/"><span>womensboard@fieldmuseum.org</span></a></p>


<h2>Keynote</h2>

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<p>On May 12, 2026, the Women's Board of the Field Museum will welcome Adji Bousso Dieng as its annual Women in Science Luncheon speaker.</p>

<p>Adji Bousso Dieng is a Senegalese scientist and Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, where she leads Vertaix, a research group at the intersection of AI and the natural sciences. She is affiliated with multiple institutes across engineering, materials, quantum science, energy, and the environment, and previously was a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind (2020&ndash;2025). She is also the founder of the nonprofit The Africa I Know, which promotes STEM education in Africa.</p>

<p>Dieng's transdisciplinary work has earned major international recognition. Most recently, she was nominated by the UN Secretary-General as one of 40 experts on the inaugural International Scientific Panel on AI. She was awarded the 2025 Prix Galien Africa Special Prize, a Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Early Career Fellowship, and honors from the American Statistical Association and Columbia University. Her work has been featured in outlets such as Nature, New Scientist, Le Monde, Forbes, and Business Insider. She holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University, where her thesis received both a Google Ph.D. Fellowship and the Leonard J. Savage Award.</p>


<p>Most moths live their lives after dark &mdash; and most of their stories go untold. Join Field Museum Scientific Affiliate Alissa Doucet to explore the secret lives of moths, from their stunning diversity and surprising behaviors to their roles as pollinators and indicators of environmental change. See real specimens, ask questions, and discover why these nighttime insects matter.<br /></p>

<p>Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.</p>

<p>During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the <em>Grainger Science Hub.</em> They'll discuss their work and share real items from the museum&rsquo;s collection of nearly 40 million objects. From collections care to field work, and dinosaurs to ecology, there&rsquo;s a world of science to explore.</p>

<p>Visit the <em>Science Hub</em> on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.</p>


<p>Come celebrate Women in Art and Science with Rebecca Banasiak, Collections Assistant and Mammals Preparator, and her volunteers, and learn about artistic practices within the sciences.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Scientific and natural illustrations will bridge art and science, celebrating STEAM principles in action. Learn about the materials and techniques involved in scientific illustration, how these skills are applied for research publications, and use what you&rsquo;ve learned in a hands-on illustration experience using stippling techniques.</p>

<p>Join us for a wild after-hours adventure at the Field Museum, where the scaly, surprising world of reptiles takes center stage. In this exclusive <em>21+ evening</em>, we&rsquo;ll shed light on the evolution, adaptations, and untold stories behind these ancient survivors.</p>
<p>Get up close to <em>live reptiles</em> and meet the experts who study them. Interact with Field scientists, sink your teeth into hands-on activities, and craft a take-home souvenir&mdash;your own reptile-themed wine glass charm. Plus, enjoy rare after-hours access to <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/reptiles-alive"><em>Reptiles Alive!</em></a> before the exhibition disappears.</p>
<p>Whether you&rsquo;re a lifelong reptile enthusiast, a curious creature seeker, or simply looking for a fun night out, Last Call: <em>Reptiles Alive!</em> delivers a night packed with discovery, interaction, and scaly surprises.</p>
<p>Tickets will include access to select exhibitions and special programming, snacks, and an open bar of beer, wine, and our specialty cocktail.</p>
<p>Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.</p>
<p><em>All ticket sales are final.&nbsp;</em><br />Please email us at adults@fieldmuseum.org or call 312.665.7264 with any questions.&nbsp;</p>

Last Call: Reptiles Alive!

Enjoy an evening at the museum, with access to the latest special exhibition!

Last Call

<p><span>Explore the fascinating world of reptiles as you s</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">tep into their world and uncover their secrets, from their incredible adaptations to their role in nature and conservation.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span>Closes Apr 5, 2026</span></span></p>


Entrance gallery to the Reptiles Alive! exhibition.

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

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

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

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


<p><strong>Game night just leveled up.</strong></p>
<p>Ancient rivalries, timeless strategies, and a museum full of secrets await at this exclusive 21+ event as the museum becomes a living game board where history, chance, and clever thinking collide for a night of play.</p>
<p>Throughout the night, museum educators will guide you through the history, cultural significance, and rules of ancient games, including Senet, Go, Mancala, and Patolli, offering hands-on opportunities to learn and play them yourself. From games tied to ritual and the afterlife to those built on strategy and chance, discover how play has connected people across civilizations for thousands of years and influenced games we still play today.</p>
<p>Beyond the game tables, the museum itself becomes part of the experience, transforming into a game of exploration and discovery. Guests will piece together clues, spot patterns, and unlock connections woven throughout the galleries to help solve the mystery of the curator&rsquo;s brand-new exhibition concept.</p>
<p>Whether you are a seasoned strategist or a curious beginner, this evening offers a unique way to engage with history through play. Come ready to think, compete, collaborate, and see the museum in a whole light, at night.</p>
<p>Come for the games.<br />Stay for the challenge.<br />Your final move reveals it all.</p>
<p>Tickets include access to all exhibitions and special programming, snacks, and an open bar of beer, wine and our specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages are available for purchase.</p>

Game Night: Clues from the Curator

Museum After Hours

Game night just leveled up.

Tickets

<p>Join the Field Museum, in collaboration with the Japanese American Service Committee, at Shared Stories, Shared Future: An Educator Symposium on AANHPI Histories and Belonging. This event celebrates the culmination of a three-year journey exploring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) histories and stories through education, community partnerships, and museum learning. The event will feature a screening of <em>Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America</em>, a film by JJML Productions, followed by a panel discussion with educators and young advocates who helped champion the TEAACH Act in Illinois. Breakout sessions, cultural activation stations, and cultural performances to follow. Field Museum Connections: AANHPI stories and the TEAACH Act programming is made possible with the generous support of the Cyrus Tang Foundation.</p>
<h3><span>Your ticket includes:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Access to two transformative days of learning: entry to both the pre-conference session at the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) and the full educator symposium at the Field Museum</li>
<li>Professional learning experiences grounded in AANHPI histories, the TEAACH Act, and culturally responsive teaching practices<br />
<ul>
<li>Illinois Educators will earn 8 hours of Professional Development for attending this symposium.<br />Interactive breakout sessions and cultural activation stations featuring community partners and educators</li>
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</li>
<li>Exclusive screening of <em>Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America</em> along with a meet and greet and Q&amp;A with the director and filmmaker, Jon Osaki</li>
<li>Live cultural performances that bring history, storytelling, and belonging to life</li>
<li>Full museum admission, allowing you to explore exhibitions during breakout sessions</li>
<li>Light bites and tastings at the opening reception (Day 1)</li>
<li>Breakfast and lunch (Day 2), with time built in for connection and community building</li>
<li>Complimentary parking at both JASC and Soldier Field North Lot (with requested validation)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why Attend?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Learn how the TEAACH Act came to life and what it means for your classroom</li>
<li>Gain ready-to-use resources for teaching AANHPI histories with care and confidence</li>
<li>Hear directly from educators, youth advocates, and community leaders</li>
<li>Experience culture, storytelling, and history through interactive sessions and performances</li>
<li>Connect with a community of educators committed to belonging and inclusive education</li>
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<td>Earlybird rate (now until 3/31/26)</td>
<td><a href="https://tickets.fieldmuseum.org/teacher-professional-development-tickets?events=64da91cda42a657f0ab5b66e&amp;date=2026-05-01">$75</a></td>
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<td>$100</td>
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<p><strong>This is a two-day event on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2. The Friday session takes place from 5:30-7:30pm at <a href="https://jasc-chicago.org/">Japanese American Service Committee</a>, 5700 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL&nbsp; 60659. The Saturday session is from 8:30am-5pm at the Field Museum.</strong></p>
<p>For press inquiries, ways to get involved, or more information, contact Ria Pretekin: <a href="mailto:rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org">rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org</a></p>

<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">This program is made possible with the generous support of The Cyrus Tang Foundation.&nbsp;</span></i></p>


Cyrus Tang Foundation

Co-host

JASC

Shared Stories, Shared Future:  An Educator Symposium on AANHPI Histories

Field Museum Connections: AANHPI Stories & the TEAACH Act Workshops

This educator symposium highlights the Field Museum’s three-year collaboration with AANHPI community partners.

<p><em>Pre-Registered Illinois <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/field-trips">field trips</a> are FREE everyday of the week!</em></p>
<p>Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you 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 Field Museum has so much to explore, you&rsquo;ll need more than just a day to see it all. <span>But don&rsquo;t worry&mdash;Wednesdays are free for Illinois Residents.</span></p>
<p>Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois residents. For your convenience, free day tickets are available for advanced reservation online. Please present your proof of Illinois residency alongside your mobile tickets for express admission into the Museum. Tickets will also be available onsite subject to availability. Reservations are strongly recommended.</p>
<h2>Free Day Admission Options</h2>
<p><em>Advanced reservations for IL Free Day tickets are at capacity for Wednesday, 3/26. A limited number of tickets may be available onsite day-of, but we suggest you plan to visit another time.</em></p>
<h2>Proof of Residency</h2>
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Tickets for Free Wednesdays are only available to Illinois residents. </span>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:</p>
<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>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>Museums for All is made possible by <span>Ford Philanthropy</span>.</em></p>

Illinois Free Wednesday

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

Illinois Free Wednesdays

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us in the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Crown Family PlayLab</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for a fun-filled morning exploring the wild colors, shapes, sounds, and textures of the world! Investigators will explore animals, plants, and fossils through hands-on discovery and make their own colorful art inspired by their wild discoveries. Together we&rsquo;ll see how artists and scientists both love to look, learn, and create!</span></p>
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Field Favorites in ASL

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

<p><span>Crown Family PlayLab</span></p>


<p><span>Designed for children between two and six years old, th</span><span>is interactive, hands-on space makes learning an adventure.&nbsp;</span></p>


<h2><strong>PlayLab Programs</strong></h2>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">PlayLab</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> offers families a rotating set of programs throughout the year, including seasonal camps, monthly Itty Bitty Investigators classes, and weekly free PlayLab PlayDates.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/playlab-programs"><span style="font-weight: 400;">See all PlayLab Programs</span></a></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Got questions? Contact the <i>PlayLab</i> team at playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org.</span></p>


<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Early learners are invited to explore world cultures through music, experience everyday life in a recreated pueblo, create artwork in a Discovery Studio, or play paleontologist with dinosaur bones&mdash;and that&rsquo;s just the beginning. With so many opportunities for discovery, this exhibition presents a new adventure every time you visit. </span></p>

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">PlayLab</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is open Monday-Sunday, 10:00am-3:00pm. Hours are subject to change for special events or staffing needs.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We strive to welcome all to the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">PlayLab</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which has wheelchair access, a nursing room, and a quiet reading corner.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Groups are encouraged to pre-register using the </span><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/register-your-field-trip-group"><span style="font-weight: 400;">field trip registration form</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Much of the information in the <i style="font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px;">PlayLab</i><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"> is also available in Spanish. </span><i style="font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px;">La exhibici&oacute;n tiene informaci&oacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol</i></li>
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Crown Family PlayLab

PlayLab Programs

Upcoming programs and events

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Crown Family PlayLab

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PlayLab Programs

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