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(Today) Thursday, October 3, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Our Own Strange Bird10/3, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Help our poet-in-residence celebrate the Field's Archaeopteryx in a poem! Eric will be in the Chicago Archaeopteryx Exhibit.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Our Own Strange Bird
Saturday, October 5, 2024
- Member Morning Discovery: Movie and Craft10/5, 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT
Join us for this family-friendly member-only event!
- Member Morning Discovery: Movie and Craft
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/8, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- Filipino American Career Panel: Unity in Community10/8, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Educators! Don't miss this opportunity to learn about Filipino American History.
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- Meet a Scientist: Collection Highlights and Filipino Barong Tagalog Demonstration10/8, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Join us for a special session of Meet a Scientist as we celebrate Filipino American History Month.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- All Things Octopuses: A World Octopus Day Special10/8, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDTOnline
Get a front-row seat to what’s happening at the Field in this virtual members-only lecture series.
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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 10/9, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Meet a Scientist: Early Religious Constructions in Andes of South America; New Archaeological finds on the North Coast of Peru.10/9, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
Tags for Meet a Scientist: Early Religious Constructions in Andes of South America; New Archaeological finds on the North Coast of Peru.
- PlayLab PlayDate: Drum Dream Girl Musical Storytime & Craft10/9, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Armour Seminar: Lisa Lucero, UIUC10/9, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- Dino Night: Archaeopteryx Exhibition Opening10/9, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Join us at this member's only event as we celebrate the Chicago Archaeopteryx’s new permanent home!
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Monday, October 14, 2024
- Pop-Up PlayDate: Indigenous Peoples' Day - Huehuecoyotl Demonstration10/14, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
Join us for this special Playdate in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Indigenous Peoples’ Day10/14, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Pop-Up PlayDate: Indigenous Peoples' Day - Huehuecoyotl Demonstration
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/15, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 10/16, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- National Fossil Day10/16, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Meet scientists, see rarely displayed items, and take part in hands-on activities!
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- Meet a Scientist: Fossil Preparation of the Chicago Archaeopteryx: 1270 hours of woman-power!10/16, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- PlayLab PlayDate: National Fossil Day Storytime & Craft10/16, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Armour Seminar: Laure Dussubieux10/16, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Menagerie of Poetry10/17, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in the East Hall to explore the large display case with poetry!
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Educator Open House10/17, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators.
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- Poetry Pop-up: Menagerie of Poetry
Friday, October 18, 2024
- Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE10/18, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
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- Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE
Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Field Museum Gala10/19, 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM CDT
Celebrate and support the Field Museum at our annual Gala!
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- Soiree at the Gala10/19, 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM CDT
Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and science with other young professionals at the Field Associates' annual fundraiser.
- Field Museum Gala
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/22, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 10/23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Polish American Heritage Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library10/23, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
- Armour Seminar: Emily Taylor, California Polytechnic State University10/23, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- TEAACH Act: From Advocacy to Implementation Student Panel10/23, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDTOnline
Join us as we continue our Virtual Professional Development Series!
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- After 5 at the Field 10/23, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
On select Wednesdays this Fall, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.
Part of the series: After 5 at the Field
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Genetic Poetry10/24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric at the DNA Discovery Center and compose a poem using the language of DNA!
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/24, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- Poetry Pop-up: Genetic Poetry
Friday, October 25, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Venomous Fishes10/25, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Meet a Scientist: Venomous Fishes
Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Spooktacular Science: Members Halloween Lounge10/26, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
- Spooktacular Science: Members Halloween Lounge
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/29, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour: Spooky SUE10/29, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDTOnline
Join us for spooky season with fan favorite Spooky SUE tour!
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 10/30, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Music & Movement with La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón10/30, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Armour Seminar: Zeray Alemseged, University of Chicago10/30, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- After 5 at the Field 10/30, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
On select Wednesdays this Fall, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.
Part of the series: After 5 at the Field
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Making Monsters!10/31, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Celebrate Halloween in the Field by inventing your own monster! Find Eric in Stanley Field Hall.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Making Monsters!
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/5, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday11/6, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Polar Bear Week Storytime11/6, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
- Armour Seminar: Lucas Legendre11/6, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Join us for a talk by Lucas Legendre, vertebrate paleontologist & evolutionary biologist.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- After 5 at the Field 11/6, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
On select Wednesdays this Fall, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.
Part of the series: After 5 at the Field
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Friday, November 8, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosNov 8, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 9, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/12, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 11/13, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Native American Heritage Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library11/13, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- After 5 at the Field 11/13, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
On select Wednesdays this Fall, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.
Part of the series: After 5 at the Field
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday11/20, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Armour Seminar: Bryan Stuart, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences11/20, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms 11/21, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CSTOnline
Join us and find out what makes a dinosaur…a dinosaur!
Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/26, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday11/27, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/3, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday12/4, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Cats: Predators to Pets Storytime & Craft12/4, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/10, 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday12/11, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Unseen Oceans Storytime & Craft12/11, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
- Last Call: Unseen Oceans12/11, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Enjoy an evening at the museum, with access to the Unseen Oceans!
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday12/18, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Winter Wonderland Games & Activities12/18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/19, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CSTOnline
Join us and find out what makes a dinosaur…a dinosaur!
Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosJan 18, 5:30 PM CST to Jan 19, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosFeb 8, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 9, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Saturday, February 15, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosFeb 15, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 16, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Dozin' with the Dinos Feb 28, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 1, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, March 7, 2025
- Dozin' with the Dinos Mar 7, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 8, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, March 21, 2025
- Dozin' with the Dinos Mar 21, 5:30 PM CDT to Mar 22, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, April 4, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosApr 4, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 5, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, April 18, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosApr 18, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 19, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosNov 22, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 23, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos