Dozin' with the Dinos

Poetry Pop-up: What Is An Animal Poem?

Poetry Pop-up: Space Rock Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Lives of Plants 

Poetry Pop-up: Typewriter Poets in the Field

A.Y. Nova Dance Performance

Illustration copyright (c) 2026 Kristen Balouch; Published in 2026 by Red Come Press, LLC, Brooklyn, NY

Creating Classroom Libraries: Centering Representation in Children’s Literature

Secrets and Specimens

Observational Drawing Using Unusual Specimens

Experiential Learning with the Field Museum at the Pullman National Historical Park

Marshallese Storytelling in the Classroom 

PlayLab PlayDate: Diwali Storytime and Craft

Itty Bitty Explorers: Lost City Explorers

Itty Bitty Explorers: T. rex Teeth & Tails 

Itty Bitty Explorers: Fossil Finder

Armour Seminar: Steve Kessel

Armour Seminar: Sabina Cveček

Armour Seminar: Bernard Goffinet

Young visitors check out some spooky science at Boo! with SUE

Family Field Nights: Boo with SUE

Meet a Scientist in the Grainger Science Hub

What did Tanyka eat? Reconstructing the diet of an ancient Brazilian tetrapod

Threads Tell Stories: How Archaeologists Read Andean Textiles

Poetry Pop-up: On the Wings of Pterosaurs

Poetry Pop-up: Insects and Poems

Stories in Motion: Early Childhood, Identity, Movement, and Making

Native Knowledge 360° Teach In: Cultural Sovereignty and Solidarity on the 250th

Corporate Family Day

Sigamos Adelante: Community and Career Fair

Meet a Scientist: Diversity of Amphibians

Field Museum Gala 2026

Field Museum Gala

Illinois Free Wednesday 

Educator Open House 2026

Educator Open House

Early Morning events

Early Morning: The Pokémon Fossil Museum 

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Pokémon trading Archeops card.

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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;

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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.

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

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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>
</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.

Age Policy

See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 14 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin’ 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’s expedition to learn how fossils form? Choose from these challenges and more as the night unfolds. No two nights at the museum are the same, but each is an adventure!
<h3>Tickets for 2027 Dozin' events go on sale soon!</h3>
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<li>Monday, August 17th - Members</li>
<li>Monday, August 24th - General Public</li>
</ul>
Tickets to Dozin’ with the Dinos scheduled for January, February, and March will include admission to the Pokémon Fossil Museum. Timed tickets will be assigned to all Dozin’ ticketholders prior to the event. All sales are final.

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

Acknowledgments

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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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Dozin' with the Dinos 2027 Info Packet

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Ultimate SUE Sleepover 

All Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos tickets include a sleeping spot in the&nbsp;exhibitions, discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits,&nbsp;general admission to the Museum the following day, an evening snack, and a&nbsp;continental breakfast. Upgrade to sleep near the dinos in&nbsp;Evolving Planet,&nbsp;or SUE with the Ultimate SUE package!

Groups of 15 or more can get discounted tickets with all standard amenities&mdash;learn more and register via the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjoMYuxAVCgGvcpVOEwSKU7AfaHKvPlLU2Erv3h50mrp2Lcw/viewform">Group Info Form.</a>

All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.

2027 Ticket Packages

Welcome to Dozin' with the Dinos at the Field Museum

Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park

All Dozin’ with the Dinos tickets include a sleeping spot in the&nbsp;exhibitions, discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits,&nbsp;general admission to the Museum the following day, an evening snack, and a&nbsp;continental breakfast. Upgrade to sleep near the dinos in&nbsp;Evolving Planet,&nbsp;or SUE with the Ultimate SUE package!

Groups of 15 or more can get discounted tickets with all standard amenities—learn more and register via the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqNYWa048zKci5SUk2zdf1kMi7j3SWUujH9UP2yysGv4Vm5Q/viewform">Group Info Form.</a>

All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.

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

Poetry Pop-up

Find Eric at the entrance to What is an Animal? and ask him to compose a poem for you based on your thoughts and feelings about your favorite animal. 

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 on the upper level to explore the heavens in poetry. 

Join Eric and green up your poetry--he will compose you a poem about your favorite fern, flower, or moss!

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!

Join Eric and Special Guest Poet Sam Bones, aka StreetPoetSam in the main hall for specialized poems written just for you on vintage typewriters! 

For Latin American Heritage Month, Nova Productions is bringing an educational, creative, and immersive cultural experience to audiences at the Field Museum. Through music, dance, storytelling, and cultural expression, this experience will celebrate the rich heritage, traditions, and diverse identities of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Designed to engage audiences of all ages, the experience will create opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate together.&nbsp;
This event takes place in Stanley Field Hall and is part of our celebration of <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/latin-american-heritage-month">Latin American Heritage Month</a>.&nbsp;

Cultural Programming

Illustration copyright (c) 2026 Kristen Balouch; Published in 2026 by Red Comet Press, LLC, Brooklyn, NY
Join us at the Field Museum for an inspiring professional learning experience exploring how children's literature can help educators create affirming, culturally responsive classroom libraries. Educators will examine how thoughtfully selected books can foster identity, belonging, empathy, and critical thinking while expanding students' understanding of different communities, cultures, and lived experiences.
The workshop will feature a keynote address by Dr. Taraneh Matloob, Associate Professor of Literacy Education and children's literature scholar, whose research and writing center on multicultural children's literature and its role in literacy education. Participants will explore practical strategies for evaluating and selecting books that serve as both windows into others' experiences and mirrors that reflect students' own identities.
Drawing on Dr. Matloob's expertise as both a scholar and picture book author, educators will engage in discussion around representation, perspective, and the power of storytelling in the elementary and middle grades. Participants will leave with tools and resources to thoughtfully build and evaluate classroom libraries that reflect a range of cultures, identities, experiences, and perspectives.
As part of this unique experience, attendees will enjoy a special viewing of items from the Field Museum's Iran Collection, offering an opportunity to connect literature with material culture and deepen understanding of Persian history and storytelling traditions. The day will conclude with a meet-and-greet and book signing with Dr. Matloob for her picture books <a href="https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/invisible">An Invisible River to Cross</a> and <a href="https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/dearnewfriend">My Dear Friend</a>.
Whether you are building a new classroom library or reexamining the books already on your shelves, this workshop will provide practical strategies, meaningful dialogue, and museum-based resources to support thoughtful and culturally responsive literacy instruction.

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

Professional Development for Educators

Illustration copyright (c) 2026 Kristen Balouch; Published in 2026 by Red Comet Press, LLC, Brooklyn, NY

Thursday, October 1

Tickets

Registration will remain open until September 25 or until the program reaches capacity.

<h3>Registration Includes</h3>

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<li>Keynote presentation by Dr. Taraneh Matloob</li>
<li>Workshop materials and instructional resources</li>
<li>A signed copy of <a href="https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/invisible">An Invisible River to Cross</a></li>
<li>A signed copy of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/dearnewfriend">My Dear Friend</a></li>
<li>Meet-and-greet and book signing with the author</li>
<li>Exclusive viewing of objects from the Field Museum's Iran Collection</li>
<li>Continental breakfast</li>
<li>Soldier Field parking</li>
<li>General admission to the Field Museum</li>
</ul>

Educators who complete the workshop series will receive 6 hours of Illinois Professional Development Credit (CPDUs).

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

Step into the shadows of science at this 21+ after-hours event where eerie tales meet evidence. Secrets and Specimens invites you to explore strange stories and unsettling legends from the Field’s collections—and uncover how science helps explain the unexplainable.
Explore pop-up storytelling sessions scattered throughout the galleries, where Field Museum staff and scientists bring chilling true stories to life. Hear how the museum and its collections have played a role in uncovering mysteries, investigating unusual cases, and revealing the unexpected connections between science, history, and the world around us.
Plus, put your own skills to the test with hands-on mystery-solving activities and observation-based challenges that explore how scientists use the tools of their trade to separate science from superstition.
Follow the clues, and you may even discover a hidden speakeasy tucked within the museum, offering a moody retreat for the curious.
Whether you’re a skeptic, a storyteller, or a science lover, Secrets and Specimens invites you to see the museum in a whole new light—where every strange tale hides a scientific truth waiting to be uncovered.
Tickets include light snacks, beer, and wine. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

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