Gifts for young explorers

The Field Museum

Join us for a day of arctic adventures and dinosaur expeditions as the Field celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation!

Meet scientists spearheading research on the most remote continent on Earth, explore extreme weather gear used by scientists in Antarctica, and watch movie screenings of Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D for free!&nbsp;

<h3>Movie Screenings</h3>

Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D tells the story of a changing environment at the bottom of the world where dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures once roamed freely in a lush landscape. As the climate changes again today, melting Antarctic ice is allowing discovery of the continent&rsquo;s history&mdash;including the fossils of new dinosaurs. Limited tickets will be available onsite for free screenings of Dinosaurs of Antarctica; advance ticket registration is not available.&nbsp;

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<li>Dinosaurs of Antarctica will be shown in James Simpson Theatre at 10:30am, 1:15pm, and 3:30pm.</li>
<li>Greg Neri will lead Q &amp; A sessions only after the 10:30am and 1:15pm showings.</li>
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Stay after the movie to take part in exclusive Q &amp; A sessions with Greg Neri, award-winning author of My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More. In 2017, G. Neri was awarded the first of two National Science Foundation grants that sent him to Antarctica. He is currently co-chair of the Antarctic Artists and Writers Collective, and in 2023, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from SUNY for his literary and Antarctic outreach.&nbsp;

Stop by the SUE store on the Upper Level of the museum from 11:30am-12:30pm to meet Greg Neri and purchase a signed copy of his book, My Antarctica. The book follows the character Printz and G. Neri to the end of the world in a captivating travel memoir that explores Antarctica through the curiosity and wonder of his inner child&mdash;the kid who dreamed of one day becoming an explorer.

<h3>Collection Tables</h3>

View rarely seen items from the Field&rsquo;s collections and meet scientists leading research in Antarctica and across the globe. See collections from Antarctica including dinosaurs, birds, fossil plants, Arctic cultures, and more! &nbsp;

<h3>Grainger Science Hub</h3>

Check out gear worn by scientists leading research in Antarctica and see what it takes to endure the extreme weather on one of the most remote places on Earth.&nbsp;

While in the Hub, explore A Fossil Bonebed Mystery, an exhibit highlighting an NSF funded research project featuring scientists searching for clues as to what happened to a group of Dicynodonts in Tanzania over 240 million years ago.

NSF Stem Day

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation at the Field Museum! 

Illinois Free Wednesday

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

Illinois Free Wednesdays

Registration will remain open until Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Questions? Contact Moriah Myles, <a href="mailto:mmyles@fieldmuseum.org">mmyles@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

<h3>Accessibility</h3>

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.

Special Thanks

The Newberry

Join us in person at the Field Museum for a professional learning experience and workshop in partnership with the Newberry Library.
Take flight with a unique two-day journey blending science, art, and exploration, indoors and out. In an unprecedented partnership between the Field Museum and The Newberry Library, Winging It: The Art and Science of Birds offers educators and professionals an immersive experience that draws from two remarkable collections: the Field's world-renowned bird specimens and the Newberry's rare and historic ornithological texts. Discover how birds have inspired both scientific study and artistic expression through hands-on learning, guided exploration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Whether in the galleries, the stacks, or under the open sky, you'll uncover new ways to bring the natural world to life.
Registration is open to formal and informal educators of all levels. Illinois Educators will earn 6 hours of Professional Development for attending this workshop.

Winging It: The Art and Science of Birds

Join us in person at the Field Museum for a professional learning experience and workshop!

Professional Development for Educators

A First-of-Its-Kind Professional Development Experience

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;Grainger Science Hub. 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.

Sightings of beavers on the Wild Mile, a mile-long floating park located on the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River, captivated the city and led to the naming of our most famous beaver resident Ida Beav Wells! Meet Urban River wildlife biologist Sammie Clark, and volunteer coordinator and trail camera technician Stephen Meyer, as they highlight their work studying urban beavers with trail cameras. See beaver pelts, 3D skulls, and a taxidermied beaver up close and learn what you can do to care for our urban waterways.

Meet a Scientist: Beavers on the Wild Mile

Meet a Scientist: Arachnids Around You

Shadow Puppets: Famous Stories from China

Frank “Alligator Robb” – Wildlife Expert Bridging Science, Education, and Community Health

Enchanting Native Plants & Pollinators of Chicagoland

The History and Art of African Head Wrapping

All About Adinkra Symbols

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Meet a Scientist

Join Urban Rivers as they showcase how they use trail cameras to study beavers along the Chicago River.

Poetry Pop-up: Space Rock Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Poetry in a Natural HIstory Museum?

Poetry Pop-up: Lives of Plants 

Poetry Pop-up: Animal Theater

Poetry Pop-up: Insects and Poems

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 outside of the Grainger Gallery to explore the heavens in poetry. 

Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a T. rex. 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;
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!
Eric hosts pop-ups most Thursdays from 10am–12pm, in locations across the museum. No prior knowledge of poetry needed. &nbsp;

Join Eric in Stanley Field Hall to explore how poetry can be scientific.

Join Eric at the Plants of the World exhibition and green up your poetry--he will compose you a poem about your favorite fern, flower, or moss!

Write a poem about your favorite diorama with Eric as he sits in the Hall of Mammals.

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

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 <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 for this week's session, featuring Alex White from the Smithsonian as he discusses Artificial Intelligence Applications to Museum Science at the Smithsonian.

Armour Seminar: Alex White

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

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 week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime celebrating SUE the Tyrannosaurus rex. This year the Field celebrates the 25th anniversary of SUE the T. rex&rsquo;s arrival at the museum. Join us for an interactive read-aloud, celebrating SUE, the largest and most complete T. rex ever discovered.

PlayLab PlayDate: Summer of SUE Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Pride Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

PlayLab PlayDate: Summer of SUE Storytime 

PlayLab PlayDate: AANHPI Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

PlayLab PlayDate: Reptiles Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Juneteenth Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Pollinator Week Storytime *Special Monday Session*

PlayLab PlayDate: 25 Years of SUE Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Mental Health Awareness Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

PlayLab PlayDate: Spring Storytime and Activity

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

PlayLab PlayDates

SUE the T. rex dinosaur skeleton on display in a museum gallery. Screens behind the dinosaur show a forest scene.

SUE the T. rex

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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 activities honoring PRIDE Month.&nbsp;

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 readaloud, CPL readers will feature stories honoring <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/aanhpi">Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month</a>.
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>.

The&nbsp;Crown Family PlayLab&nbsp;offers families with 2-6 year olds a weekly PlayLab PlayDate on most Wednesdays. 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! 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 week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session with a reptile scientist. Stop by the PlayLab for an interactive read aloud session and reptile exploration celebrating the opening of the new exhibit, Reptiles Alive!&nbsp;

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout this interactive read aloud, a guest reader from the museum will share more about the significance and history of Juneteenth.

The&nbsp;Crown Family PlayLab&nbsp;offers families with 2-6 year olds a weekly PlayLab PlayDate on most Wednesdays. PlayLab PlayDates are free, drop-in activities featuring storytime sessions, music and movement circles, science experiments and more.

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>.

This week there will be a special Monday storytime session in honor of Pollinator Week (June 16 to 22). Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by Librarian Megan, alongside a Field Museum pollinator expert, Nicole. Join us as we read about native pollinators, and learn about what can be done to help them.&nbsp;

Adult monarch butterflies can be spotted around the garden in the summer. In addition to milkweed, they eat the nectar of flowers like coneflower, or Echinacea. 

Educator Open House

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

<h3>Parking</h3>

Parking for Race Against Extinction can now be purchased in advance directly through Soldier Field - North Garage. We have arranged for a special discounted rate 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 Race Against Extinction on July 3rd.&nbsp;

For all other questions, please email us at <a href="mailto:familynights@fieldmuseum.org">familynights@fieldmuseum.org</a> or call us at 312.665.7525.

Start your engines and come on down to the Field Museum for the Race Against Extinction! Our wildlife needs you to help them beat the extinction clock, so gather your pit crew and join us for an evening in the high-speed world of conservation. Choose your wild racer from the Conservation Cup Series lineup and pull into pit stops around the museum to prepare them for the race - then cheer them on when they take to the Stanley Field Speedway! Remember - you don&rsquo;t need your racer to be the fastest - you just need to refuse to let them lose.
Hang out by the track with real scientists and conservationists, or purchase Tour tickets for a special look behind the scenes in Collections. Learn about wildlife conservation around the world, including here in Chicago, and gather the tools you need to make a difference at home! You&rsquo;ll leave the Stanley Field Speedway prepared to be the Conservation Pit Crew for wildlife in your own community.
Access to all museum exhibitions, including the Crown Family PlayLab, Underground Adventure, and brand new Reptiles Alive!, are included with admission. Get your tickets for the Race Against Extinction below!
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*Tours are 30-45 minutes.&nbsp;

Field Family Night: Race Against Extinction!

Explore science after hours with the whole family!

Field Family Nights

See live specimens of arachnids (spiders and Opiliones or &ldquo;daddy long-legs&rdquo;) and learn about their ecology, behavior, and biomechanics from the scientists who study them. Discover the critical role these common animals play in the environment and what we can do to protect them.
Presenters include <a href="https://iescalante.weebly.com/">Ignacio Escalante</a>, Assistant Professor, Marilia Freire, PhD, and Sejal Prachand, Sage DeLong, and Noah Skelly, Behavioral Ecology &amp; Biomechanics Lab, University of Illinois-Chicago.

Check out live arachnids and discover what you can learn by paying close attention to the natural world and the small “creepy” creatures around us.

As a reminder, all ticket sales are final. This event is for Adults ages 21+&nbsp;

For all questions regarding your order please email us at <a href="mailto:adults@fieldmuseum.org">adults@fieldmuseum.org</a> or call us at 312.665.7264.

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Africa Fashion&nbsp;is organized by the&nbsp;Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in London, England.
Connecting Threads: Africa Fashion in Chicago&nbsp;is organized by the&nbsp;Field Museum.
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Acknowledgments

Field Museum Major Sponsor

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Join us for an exclusive evening for guests ages 21+ to celebrate the Africa Fashion exhibition at the Field Museum. This one-of-a-kind exhibition celebrates the artistry, heritage, and innovation of African fashion, featuring over 180 works of couture garments, ready-to-wear designs, textiles, jewelry, and photography from 20 African countries. Guests will also be able to visit the companion show, Connecting Threads: Africa Fashion in Chicago and learn about some of the talented Chicago designers and contributors who have brought this exhibition to life. Immerse yourself in the culture, community, and creativity and seek inspiration to find the designer inside of you!
Tickets to the event include hors d&rsquo;oeuvres and an open bar of beer, wine and our specialty cocktail. Don&rsquo;t let this opportunity slip out of style&mdash;grab your tickets now before this exhibition seams to vanish!

Last Call: Africa Fashion

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

Last Call

Juneteenth marks the celebration of the end of chattel slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union forces declared victory over the Confederacy and announced that all formerly enslaved people were now free. Juneteenth stands as a powerful symbol&mdash;not only of liberation, but also of the long road toward healing and reconciliation.

If you're just learning about Juneteenth for the first time, here are some resources to help you begin exploring its history and significance.

Digital Toolkit from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Juneteenth Digital Toolkit

Virtual Bookshelf: Juneteenth from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Juneteenth Virtual Bookshelf

Juneteenth from the Library of Congress offers extensive additional resources.

Juneteenth Library of Congress

Resources

Learn more

To learn more about the meaning of Juneteenth through our collections, we invite you to explore the George Washington Carver audio tour through nine Museum exhibits to hear the story of his research and publications.

George Washington Carver

From our friends at Chicago Public Library, celebrate June 19th with these books about the abolition of slavery.

Juneteenth Reading List

Shop Black Owned Items

Juneteenth at the Field Museum

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Field Museum

The Juneteenth flag hanging from a balcony at the Field Museum of Natural History

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Thank you to all the Field Museum staff who helped organize Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander programming for <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/aanhpi">AANHPI Heritage Month</a>.
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Shadow puppets reveal a longstanding form of entertainment that is creative, adaptable, and can be performed in any setting. Come join us as we explore both historic and modern shadow puppets from the Field Museum's China collection. Learn the importance of shadow puppets in stories and storytelling, specifically through the famous tales Journey to the West and Madame White Snake.
Presenters include Deborah Bekken, Adjunct Curator of Social Sciences; Jamie Kelly, Head of Anthropology Collections; Field Museum Fellows DAI Xuejing and LIU Jingyu.
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 Grainger Science Hub. 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 Science Hub on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month at the Field Museum and discover the beauty and storytelling power of Chinese shadow puppets. 

Frank Robb&mdash;widely known as &ldquo;Alligator Robb&rdquo;&mdash;is a renowned wildlife and crocodilian expert from Florida&rsquo;s Space Coast. He serves as President of Environmental Education Awareness Research Support and Services (<a href="http://eearss.org/">EEARSS.ORG</a>&nbsp;), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that champions environmental education, biodiversity studies, and cutting-edge cancer research focused on environmental toxicology. He is best known in Chicago for safely capturing &ldquo;Chance the Snapper,&rdquo; the alligator that made national headlines after appearing in a Humboldt Park lagoon.
Come meet Frank and learn how, in partnership with the Wise Laboratory of Environmental and Genetic Toxicology at the University of Louisville, he is conducting field research along Florida&rsquo;s Space Coast, capturing and testing alligators to assess how environmental exposures are impacting both animal and human health.
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 Grainger Science Hub. 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 Science Hub on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.

Meet renowned wildlife and crocodilian expert Frank "Alligator Robb"

Meet Bruno de Medeiros, Assistant Curator of Insects, Catherine Hu, Conservation Ecologist, and Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist as they share how people, plants, and pollinators are all connected and how you can help pollinators in your community. You&rsquo;ll be enchanted by spectacular specimens of the pollinators you know and love, and be astonished to meet some surprising pollinators and native plants that call Chicago home too. Learn about how you can take action to help native plants and pollinators and take home a free Field Guide to help you identify the native plants and pollinators of Chicagoland.

Celebrate Pollinator Week with scientists from the Negaunee Integrative Research and Keller Science Action Centers

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime celebrating SUE the Tyrannosaurus rex. The Field Museum's beloved T.rex, SUE was first exhibited to guests 25 years ago on May 17, 2000! Join us for an interactive read aloud, celebrating SUE, the most complete T.rex ever discovered.&nbsp;
This storytime kicks off our "Summer of SUE" storytime series, which will take place on the first Wednesday of June, July, and August.&nbsp;
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 Crown Family PlayLab.
For more information, please see the PlayLab Programs FAQs. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab 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). Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated throughout May. To honor this important month, readers from CPL will share stories about feelings, emotions, relationships and more! 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>.

Come join Fashion Designer Jennifer Akese-Burney in the Grainger Science Hub as she highlights the history and journey behind African headwraps. Explore the pride inherent in the art of wrapping and wearing them through live demonstrations.
Jennifer Akese-Burney is a Fashion Designer at Akese Stylelines and a content advisor for Africa Fashion. She is also a featured designer in Connecting Threads: African Fashion in Chicago, which explores how Chicago's African-inspired design scene connects global traditions with local creativity.
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/exhibition/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 Fashion Designer Jennifer Akese-Burney as she demonstrates the art of African head wrapping.

Join us in the Grainger Science Hub with featured presenter Melody Boykin, Founder of Black Fashion Week, USA, and content advisor for Africa Fashion, as she showcases adinkra symbols. Learn about the origins, culture and meanings of adinkra symbols within African textiles through live demonstrations and participate in hands-on activities to explore how they relate today in fashion and daily life.
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/exhibition/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 Melody Boykin, Founder of Black Fashion Week, USA, as she demonstrates the meanings of adinkra symbols within African textiles.

This event is exclusively for members&ndash;because curiosity deserves VIP access. Not a member?

<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/join-give/become-member">Join today</a>&nbsp;

Explore it all during Members&rsquo; Nights. Space is limited, so reservations are required.

Please note: The Field Museum will close at 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:00 PM) and reopen for this special event at 5:00 PM. Due to other events on the Museum Campus, the East parking lot will not be available.

Join us as we celebrate 74 years of adventure, discovery, and YOU&ndash;our incredible members!

74th Annual Members' Nights

Join Us for an  Exclusive After-Hours Adventure!

Members’ Nights

Sera Young, PhD, 2025 keynote speaker.

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.

Sponsorships and tickets are available now.

<h2>Keynote</h2>

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

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.

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.

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.

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

<h2>Sponsorships</h2>

The 2025 Women in Science Luncheon is made possible by our generous sponsors.

<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>

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

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

Donna La Pietra

Karen Washington

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

Dr. Lynda Williams, Ed.D

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

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.

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.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind brunch experience on the water, hosted by the Field Associates young professionals' board!

The Field Associates Brunch Cruise is a celebration of community, philanthropy, and discovery - all in support of the Field Museum's dynamic exhibitions, education programs, collections conservation, and groundbreaking scientific research.

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, guests will enjoy a delicious brunch with bottomless mimosas, live DJ entertainment, and breathtaking views aboard a cruise ship on Lake Michigan. Mingle with friends new and old while soaking in the stunning Chicago skyline as we cruise by Navy Pier, Willis Tower, and Museum Campus (spot the Field!).

This fundraiser is hosted by the Field Associates young professionals' board, which supports the Field Museum's mission through philanthropy, advocacy, and volunteerism.

Tickets on sale until May 18.

Contact <a href="mailto:fieldassociates@fieldmuseum.org">fieldassociates@fieldmuseum.org</a> with any questions.

Field Associates Brunch Cruise

Set sail for an unforgettable day on Lake Michigan at the Field Associates' Brunch Cruise fundraiser.

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

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

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

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.

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<th>Non-member</th>
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<td>Standard</td>
<td>$90</td>
<td>$95</td>
</tr>
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<td>Premium</td>
<td>$110</td>
<td>$120</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tour</td>
<td>$135</td>
<td>$150</td>
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<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td>$180</td>
<td>$200</td>
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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:

<ul>
<li>Standard Tickets 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. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Premium Tickets 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. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Tour Tickets 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. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Ultimate SUE Sleepover Tickets 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. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Group Tickets 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>. All sales are final.</li>
</ul>

2025 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

Dozin' with the Dinos on NBC5

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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<th>Ticket Type</th>
<th>Member</th>
<th>Non-member</th>
</tr>
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<td>Standard</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb%26date%3D2025-09-05T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb&amp;date=2025-09-05T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bea4bae822342ebaf49b9%26date%3D2025-09-05T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bea4bae822342ebaf49b9&amp;date=2025-09-05T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de8ed26e808d42f707d037&amp;date=2025-09-05T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de8ed26e808d42f707d037&amp;date=2025-09-05T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd%26date%3D2025-09-05T00:00:00">$180</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd&amp;date=2025-09-05T00:00:00">$200</a></td>
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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. 

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>.

A monarch butterfly on a New England Aster.

Five Reasons to Add Native Plants to Your Garden

Hummingbird hovering near a plant with red flowers

Five Native Plants to Grow in Your Home Garden

Media for Meet Chicago’s Native Bees

Meet Chicago's Native Bees

A bee perches on a rattlesnake master, a perennial plant that's native to Illinois.

Planting Your Native Garden

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session all about plants. Start off your spring with a storytime celebrating our natural world and stick around to create a take-home "seed bomb" full of Illinois wild flowers and native plants!

A bright orange and black butterfly on a purple flower with yellow center

native_plants_header.jpg

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.

<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 student.

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

<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.

<h2>Ticket Pricing Changes</h2>

Please carefully review as some changes have been made to Dozin' with the Dinos ticket prices for 2025.

The Field Museum has announced a price increase for 2025 Dozin' with the Dinos tickets. Standard, Tour, Premium and Group tickets will increase by $10 and Ultimate SUE tickets will increase by $5. The price increase is in effect as of November 1st, 2024.&nbsp;

We know this is not an easy adjustment. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email: <a href="mailto:overnights@fieldmuseum.org">overnights@fieldmuseum.org</a> or give us a call at 312-665-7525.

<table data-pm-slice="5 5 []" height="443">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Ticket Type</th>
<th>Member</th>
<th>Non-member</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Standard</td>
<td>$90</td>
<td>$95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Premium</td>
<td>$110</td>
<td>$120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tour</td>
<td>$135</td>
<td>$150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td>$180</td>
<td>$200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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:

<ul>
<li>Standard Tickets 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. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Premium Tickets 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. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Tour Tickets 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. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Ultimate SUE Sleepover Tickets 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. All sales are final. Group Tickets 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>. All sales are final.</li>
</ul>

<h6>*The Field Museum announced a price increase for 2025 Dozin' with the Dinos tickets. Standard, Tour, Premium and Group tickets have increased by $10 and Ultimate SUE tickets will increase by $5. The price increase is in effect as of November 1st, 2024.&nbsp;</h6>

<h6>We know this is not an easy adjustment. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email: <a href="mailto:overnights@fieldmuseum.org">overnights@fieldmuseum.org</a> or give us a call at 312-665-7525.</h6>

Dozin' with the Dinos 2025 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%3D618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb%26date%3D2025-11-22T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb&amp;date=2025-11-22T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd%26date%3D2025-11-22T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bea4bae822342ebaf49b9&amp;date=2025-11-22T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de8ed26e808d42f707d037%26date%3D2025-11-22T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de8ed26e808d42f707d037&amp;date=2025-11-22T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd%26date%3D2025-11-22T00:00:00">$180</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd&amp;date=2025-04-18T00:00:00https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64de9244267ba65298d2b7bd&amp;date=2025-11-22T00:00:00">$200</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Media for Kids & Families

Set out on an adventure with the whole family.

As members, you and your family can enjoy the museum all year long and get access to exlusive events online and at the museum.

<h2>Get ready for your&nbsp;day at the Field!</h2>

Discover natural history and culture in our exhibitions and connect with science. From the youngest explorers to the young at heart, there's something exciting for everyone.

All Events for Kids & Families

Upcoming Events

A toddler peeks over the edge of a Discovery Squad cart to look at the bottom half of a skull. A Discovery Squad educator points to the teeth

Discovery Squad

See Programs

Interested in programs for 3-5 year olds? Discover new learning opportunities for early childhood audiences.

Eek, a skunk! Children can meet new friends as they explore animal puppets.

Learn More

Field Explorers Summer Camps are perfect for curious minds in grades K-8.

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

Computer graphic of SUE the T. rex skeleton.

SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour

sue_model_image.jpg

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Field Bistro.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you arrive, enter at the museum's East entrance, which is wheelchair-accessible. There is also a passenger drop-off area at the East entrance.

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