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• (Today) Tuesday, December 5, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    12/5, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

    Illinois residents can spend a day at the Museum for free!

    Part of the series: Free Admission Days

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    • Adults
    • Families
    • Exhibitions
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    12/5, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
    

    Online

    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

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, December 6, 2023

  • Armour Seminar: Luciane Marinoni
    

    12/6, 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

    Tags for Armour Seminar: Luciane Marinoni

    • Adults

• Thursday, December 7, 2023

• Friday, December 8, 2023

  • Meet a Scientist: Louise Bodt, Scientific Affiliate/PhD Candidate
    

    12/8, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

    Learn about the birds you can see outside you window in the Chicago area.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Meet a Scientist: Louise Bodt, Scientific Affiliate/PhD Candidate

    • Adults
    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Educators
    • Science
    • Activity

• Sunday, December 10, 2023

• Tuesday, December 12, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    12/12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

    Illinois residents can spend a day at the Museum for free!

    Part of the series: Free Admission Days

    Tags for Free Admission Day

    • Adults
    • Families
    • Exhibitions
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    12/12, 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
    

    Online

    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

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, December 13, 2023

  • Armour Seminar: Lance Grande
    

    12/13, 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

    Tags for Armour Seminar: Lance Grande

    • Adults

• Thursday, December 14, 2023

  • Poetry Pop-up: Bloody Thoughts!
    

    12/14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

    Add to the lore about blood-sucking things in a short poem! Eric will be in our new exhibition Blood Suckers: Legends to Leeches.

    Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up

    Tags for Poetry Pop-up: Bloody Thoughts!

    • Adults
    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity

• Monday, December 18, 2023

  • Biomechanics: Environments and Survival
    

    12/18, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
    

    Online

    Learn from content in our permanent exhibition The Machine Inside: Biomechanics.

    Part of the series: Educator Virtual Professional Development Series

    Tags for Biomechanics: Environments and Survival

    • Educators
    • Activity
    • Education

• Thursday, December 21, 2023

  • Poetry Pop-up: What Are We Made Of?
    

    12/21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

    Head to the DNA Discovery Center and compose a poem using the language of DNA!

    Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up

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    • Adults
    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity

• Sunday, December 24, 2023

• Monday, December 25, 2023

• Tuesday, December 26, 2023

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/26, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

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    • Members
    • Community Building

• Wednesday, December 27, 2023

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/27, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

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    • Members
    • Community Building
  • Meet a Scientist: Invertebrates of the World
    

    12/27, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

    Stop in to hear from Collections Assistant Marty Prysdia.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

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    • Adults
    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Educators
    • Science
    • Activity

• Thursday, December 28, 2023

  • Poetry Pop-up: Animal Theater
    

    12/28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up

    Tags for Poetry Pop-up: Animal Theater

    • Adults
    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity
  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/28, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Friday, December 29, 2023

  • Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott
    

    12/29, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST

    Donate Blood! Save Lives!

    Part of the series: Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Sponsored Blood Drives

    Tags for Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott

    • Adults
    • Community Building
  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/29, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Saturday, December 30, 2023

  • Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott
    

    12/30, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST

    Donate Blood! Save Lives!

    Part of the series: Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Sponsored Blood Drives

    Tags for Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott

    • Adults
    • Community Building
  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/30, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

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    • Members
    • Community Building

• Sunday, December 31, 2023

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/31, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

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    • Members
    • Community Building

• Monday, January 1, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/1, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Tuesday, January 2, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/2, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Wednesday, January 3, 2024

  • Dino Detectives: Fossil Finders
    

    1/3, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

    Spark curiosity and a sense of adventure in your littles!

    Part of the series: PlayLab Camps

    Tags for Dino Detectives: Fossil Finders

    • Families
    • Activity
    • Crown Family PlayLab
  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/3, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Thursday, January 4, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/4, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Friday, January 5, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/5, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Saturday, January 6, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/6, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Sunday, January 7, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/7, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Saturday, January 20, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Jan 20, 5:30 PM CST to Jan 21, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, February 2, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Feb 2, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 3, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, February 9, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Feb 9, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 10, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, February 23, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Feb 23, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 24, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Tuesday, February 27, 2024

  • Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott
    

    2/27, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST

    Donate Blood! Save Lives!

    Part of the series: Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Sponsored Blood Drives

    Tags for Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott

    • Adults
    • Community Building

• Friday, March 8, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Mar 8, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 9, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, March 15, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Mar 15, 5:30 PM CDT to Mar 16, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, March 29, 2024

  • Field Family Night: Clues from the Collection
    

    3/29, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT

    Explore science after hours with the whole family!

    Part of the series: Field Family Nights

    Tags for Field Family Night: Clues from the Collection

    • Families
    • Activity
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Friday, April 5, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Apr 5, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 6, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, April 19, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Apr 19, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 20, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Tuesday, June 25, 2024

  • Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott
    

    6/25, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

    Donate Blood! Save Lives!

    Part of the series: Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Sponsored Blood Drives

    Tags for Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott

    • Adults
    • Community Building

• Friday, July 12, 2024

  • Field Family Night: Field Games
    

    7/12, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT

    Explore science after hours with the whole family!

    Part of the series: Field Family Nights

    Tags for Field Family Night: Field Games

    • Families
    • Activity
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Saturday, August 31, 2024

  • Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott
    

    8/31, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

    Donate Blood! Save Lives!

    Part of the series: Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Sponsored Blood Drives

    Tags for Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott

    • Adults
    • Community Building

• Friday, November 8, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Nov 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

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

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