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

Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring Earth

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Entrance to the Africa Hall  permenant exhibition

Africa

After the Age of Dinosaurs

Amerika Samoa exhibition co-curator, Reggie Meredith Fitiao works on a community-made siapo (painted cloth) featured in the temporary exhibition located in the Regenstein Halls of the Pacific.

Amerika Samoa

Audubon Meadowlarks

Audubon’s Birds of America

Australia’s Great Wild North

On the city's lakefront to perform a chant to greet the sunrise, Chicago-based Hula practitioners gather around an `ipu heke, a traditional Hawaiian percussion implement made of two gourds.

Chicago’s Legacy Hula

Connecting Threads—Africa Fashion in Chicago

Kids in the PlayLab make music (or joyful noise) with instruments from around the world.

Crown Family PlayLab

The first gallery of the Cyrus Tang Hall of China, with a map table in the foreground and a large circle of video screens above the exhibition display cases.

Cyrus Tang Hall of China

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View of the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice DNA Discovery Center, prominently showing a large model of a DNA double helix and an interactive touchscreen table. Windows in the background look into the Pritzker Laboratory for Evolutionary Biology and Molecular Sy

DNA Discovery Center

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Drop in the Ocean

View of the inside of the Malott Hall of Jades. A prominent sign with the Chinese character for “jade” is visible in the foreground.

Elizabeth Hubert Malott Hall of Jades

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View of the Grainger Hall of Gems from the entrance, with many display cases visible. A stained glass window featuring a mermaid is visible in the center.

Grainger Hall of Gems

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Hall of Gems Photograph

Grainger Science Hub

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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Inside Ancient Egypt

Janet Voight

Jingmai O'Connor

Lesley de Souza

Two visitors sit together on a bench, looking at life-size sculptures of people by Malvina Hoffman. In the foreground several bronze busts are displayed in a glass case.

Looking at Ourselves: Rethinking the Sculptures of Malvina Hoffman

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Lynika Stroizer working in a lab at the museum.

Lynika Strozier 

A three-quarter view of the front of the Maori Meeting HouseCarvings decorate the house’s walls and beams. At the apex of the gabled roof are two carved faces. One is Ruatepupuke, for whom this house is named.

Maori Meeting House, Ruatepupuke II

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Maori Meeting House Ruatepupuke II

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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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

Meet the Chicago Archaeopteryx

Meteorites

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Girl in the meteorites  gallery using a touch screen

Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories

Students gather around a window to peer into a diorama featuring three bears in their natural habitat.

Field Trip Experiences

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Nature Walk & Messages from the Wilderness

View of the circular interior of the Pawnee Earth Lodge, with various replica objects displayed around the circular hearth in the center and on the walls.

Pawnee Earth Lodge

Two visitors stand in between glasses cases in Plants of the World. They are standing to their side, looking straight forward at plant models. A replica tobacco plant is displayed in its own case at the front of the hallway.

Plants of the World

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Plants of the World 

Pokémon Fossil Museum

Regenstein Halls of the Pacific

Reptiles Alive!

Black-eyed Susans in the foreground with the North side of the Field Museum in the background.

Rice Native Gardens

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

Robert R. McCormick Halls of the Ancient Americas

A kid stands in the middle of a gallery, looking at an interactive screen outside a display case full of large flightless birds. There are four other display cases with taxidermied birds in the room. In the right foreground, another visitor can be seen through the glass of a display, looking at the specimens inside.

Ronald and Christina Gidwitz Hall of Birds

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Sara Ruane

Searle Family Lounge

Sobek the Spinosaurus

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The Brooker Gallery

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

The Machine Inside: Biomechanics

Titanosaur 3D: The Story of Máximo

Adult Rex Sunset Burst: UNLEASHING THE GREATEST OF ALL TYRANTS: The GOAT roars to life again in the epic new documentary T. REX

T.REX: The Story of SUE 3D

Two boys stand in front of a reproduction of a crayfish more than twice their size. The boy to the left crouches, looking down into a window cut in floor. Recreated soil and roots are visible behind them.

Underground Adventure

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VR Transporter at the Field Museum

A woman holds up a little boy as they look into a taxidermy case filled with snakes, squirrels, and another small mammal.

What Is an Animal? & Animal Biology

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Ylanda Wilhite

What happens if I need to reschedule my group's visit? 

Can I purchase tickets for the exhibit on the day of my group’s visit? 

Can I receive a refund for students who missed the field trip?

 How long should my group plan to spend in the exhibition? 

Is there any special programming for my students?

I'm a teacher, what should I expect in the exhibit?

I missed my group’s entry time. What should we do? 

In order to ensure that groups have a great visit, pre-K through 5th-grade students must be accompanied by a minimum of one adult for every five students and a maximum of one adult for every child. Students in 6th through 12th grade must be accompanied by a minimum of one adult for every ten students and a maximum of one adult for every child.

How many chaperones can my Illinois School Group bring?

After you submit your registration form, you will receive an email with an invoice PDF. You can submit that payment amount by mailing a check before the trip or calling our office at (312) 665-7500 with a credit card.

Payment must be received 2 weeks prior to your trip date. If payment is not received 2 weeks prior to the field trip date, tickets will be released to the general public.

How do I submit payment?

Illinois groups registered at least 2 weeks in advance are allotted a discounted price of $7 per person to enter the &nbsp;Pok&eacute;mon Fossil Museum exhibition. Every person entering the exhibit will need a ticket.

Your group will still be able to enter all General Admission exhibits on your trip.Limited tickets are reserved for Illinois field trip groups each day.

How much are tickets for the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition for Illinois field trip groups?

Starting March 3, Illinois field trip groups may register using our <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/register-your-field-trip-group">field trip registration form</a>. &nbsp;All field trips should be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Limited tickets are reserved for Illinois field trip groups each day.&nbsp;

How can my group register for a field trip to see the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition?

When will tickets be available for Illinois school groups?

Unfortunately, there are no scholarships available for this special exhibition. All Illinois students, chaperones, and teachers on the field trip who are visiting the exhibit must pay $7 to enter. You can still book your <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/landing/field-trips">General Admission field trip</a> for free, and visit the Evolving Planet exhibition to learn about fossils.

My group can not pay the $7 per person fee to see the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition. Are there any scholarships or free programming?

How do I purchase a ticket to the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition? 

What happens if I need to reschedule my visit? 

Are tickets to the exhibition timed?

Are tickets transferable?

Tickets for the date I want to visit are not yet available. When will I be able to access those?

How long will tickets be available for the Pokémon Fossil Museum? 

I’m a member—how can I redeem my member benefits for Pokémon Fossil Museum?

I have a Chicago CityPASS, Go City pass, or am eligible for discounted admission that I cannot reserve online—how can I secure tickets to the Pokémon Fossil Museum?

Are there any other websites that sell Pokémon Fossil Museum special exhibition tickets?

I didn’t receive an email confirmation for my tickets—who can help me? 

I have another question about visit Pokémon Fossil Museum—who can I reach out to? 

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How will I be able to make reservations for Pokémon Fossil Museum?

 How many Pokemon Fossil Museum special exhibition tickets are included with my membership?

 What does my membership include?

Do the tickets required for the Member Preview Days count against my allotment of Pokémon Fossil Museum tickets?

Do you have a lost and found?

How can I purchase tickets?

Does the Field Museum have parking available?

Do you have an adult-sized or universal changing space?

Do you have lockers or storage?

Do you have educational resources for students?

Do you have an area for nursing parents?

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Do you have sensory-friendly hours?

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

How do I book a group visit to the Museum? 

How do I get to the Field?

How do I schedule a field trip to the Museum?

Is there wheelchair-accessible parking? 

What is there to eat at the Field?

Where can I park?

Why can't I apply a community discount to my online ticket purchase?

Will the Field Museum donate tickets to support my fundraiser or event?

Can I take pictures?

Can I leave and come back later?

Can I have my wedding, party, or other event at the Field?

Can I bring a wheelchair or stroller?

Can I bring a bag?

Are there programs that offer free or discounted admission?

Are there packages I can purchase to save money when visiting Chicago?

Are there hotels near the Field?

When is the Museum open?

What has SUE taught us?

Why is SUE so important?

How did SUE get to the Field Museum?

Do I have to wear a mask?

Do I have to be vaccinated to come to the Field?

Do you have wheelchairs or strollers to borrow or rent?

Does the Field Museum have an approved or preferred vendor list?

What are the venue rental fees for an event?

Is a deposit required? Is my deposit refundable?

Do you offer free days for Illinois residents?

Do active military personnel and Illinois teachers get in free?

Can you help me with an online ticketing purchase?

The Field Museum

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

<ul>
<li>Entree: Grilled Lemon Chicken OR Spinach and Quinoa Stuffed Portabella</li>
<li>Sides: Grilled Asparagus OR Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes</li>
<li>Dessert: Lemon Bar Dessert</li>
</ul>

All ticket sales are final. 

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

Game night just leveled up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Come for the games. Stay for the challenge. Your final move reveals it all.
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.

Game Night: Clues from the Curator

Museum After Hours

Game night just leveled up.

Field Museum Welcomes Smithsonian Bronze Bison

Smithsonian National Museum Bronze Bison will stop at the Field Museum on their way to their new home.

Smithsonian National Museum Bronze Bison logo

Visitors can also stop by the Grainger Science Hub to learn how the Smithsonian uses historic museum specimens to study the genetic history of bison for conservation efforts that ensure bison populations continue to grow and thrive. Presenters include Laura Donnely Smith (NMNH Exhibition Developer) and Dr. Sarah Johnson, PhD (Vertebrate Zoology).

Meet a Scientist in the Grainger Science Hub

This event is presented by the Field Museum in partnership with Kichwa Runa Chicago.

Acknowledgments

Kichwa Runa 

Mushuk Nina 2026

Celebrate Mushuk Nina, or the Andean New Year, with a spring equinox ceremony led by the Kichwa Runa Community of Indigenous Peoples.

Mushuk Nina

Step into a world of tricks, disguises, and illusions! Meet Tati Sepulveda, Collections Manager, Insects and Chrissy Christian, Collections Assistant, Botany, and discover how plants and insects use mimicry and camouflage to deceive the organisms around them. From orchids that mislead pollinators and carrion flowers that smell like rotting flesh, to mantises, stick insects, and butterflies that resemble leaves or twigs, this display showcases some of nature&rsquo;s most remarkable deceptions.
This session is part of the Field Museum&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/womens-history-month">Women&rsquo;s History Month</a> programming.

Meet a Scientist: Natural Imposters

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

Meet a Scientist: NASCAR Race Track Engineer Jeremy Casperson

Studying and Communicating Bison Science with the National Museum of Natural History

FEARLESS Longevity: Secrets to Living Longer & Thriving

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Meet a Scientist

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 <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/halls-and-galleries/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 on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.

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.
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This session is held in conjunction with the Field Museum&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/womens-history-month">Women&rsquo;s History Month</a> programming and Field Museum Women in Science.

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

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