When is the Museum open?

How can I purchase tickets?

Does the Field Museum have parking available?

Please purchase parking in advance by following <a href="https://parking.com/chicago/parking-near/41.86401065/-87.61460972/1356-s-museum-campus-drive/?lot_id=20120&amp;showListOnly=1&amp;view=daily&amp;facility&amp;valet=n&amp;general=&amp;displayFullCity=0&amp;start=2026-01-31T17%3A00&amp;stop=2026-01-31T19%3A00&amp;sw=41.856514725184184,-87.62822518734264&amp;ne=41.87150569611495,-87.600994252657">this link</a> and selecting the date of your Dozin’ with the Dinos event. Rates are subject to change for parking that is purchased upon your arrival on the day of your event.

Soldier Field - North Garage is now cashless and only accepts credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. For all parking questions, please contact SP+ Parking at Soldier Field at (312)235-7701.

Is parking available for Dozin' with the Dinos events?

What is there to eat at the Field?

Are there hotels near the Field?

How did SUE get to the Field Museum?

Do you have lockers or storage?

Why is SUE so important?

What has SUE taught us?

Additional questions?

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<td class="pl-2">The Flower Firm, LTD</td>
<td class="pl-2">Floral/Decor</td>
<td class="pl-2"><a href="http://www.flowerfirm.com/">flowerfirm.com</a></td>
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<td class="pl-2">Yanni Design Studio</td>
<td class="pl-2">Floral/Decor</td>
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Are Collection Quest tickets transferable?

Are Family Night tickets transferable?

Are matching gifts and volunteer grants tax deductible?

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

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

Are there programs that offer free or discounted admission?

Are tickets to the exhibition timed?

Are tickets transferable?

At what time should I arrive at the museum to see the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition? 

Can I bring a bag?

Can I bring a wheelchair or stroller?

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

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

Can I leave and come back later?

Can I purchase a meal voucher in person?

Can I purchase a ticket to Collection Quest upon arrival on the day of the event?

Can I purchase a ticket to Family Night upon arrival on the day of the event?

Can I purchase the Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise outside of the Field Museum?

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?

Can I select my timed-entry ticket?

Can I select my timed-entry ticket to the exhibit?

Can I take pictures?

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Can you help me with an online ticketing purchase?

Do active military personnel and Illinois teachers get in free?

Does a ticket to Collection Quest include access to other exhibits in the museum?

Does a ticket to Collection Quest include admission to the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit?

Does a ticket to Family Night include access to other exhibits in the museum?

Does a ticket to Family Night include admission to the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit?

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

Does the Field Museum support fundraising events?

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

Do I have to wear a mask?

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?

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

Do you have an area for nursing parents?

Do you have educational resources for students?

Do you have plans to restock Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise should items sell out?

Do you have sensory-friendly hours?

Do you have wheelchairs or strollers to borrow or rent?

Do you offer free days for Illinois residents?

How can I access my digital membership card?

How can I donate an object or specimen to the Museum?

Bank: Northern Trust Company City, State: Chicago, Illinois Country: USA ABA Routing #: 071000152 Beneficiary: Field Museum Account #: 35172521 Account Type: Checking SWIFT Code: CNORUS44 Northern Trust Contact: Dan Carey, <a href="djc6@ntrs.com">djc6@ntrs.com </a>or (312) 444-4787

For standard USPS “snail mail,” send to:

Field Museum 75 Remittance Drive, Suite #1093 Chicago, IL 60675-1093

For FedEx, UPS, or Next Business Day Delivery, send to:

Field Museum Lockbox 1093 5503 N. Cumberland Avenue Chicago, IL 60656

How can I make a gift?

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?

How do I book a group visit to the Museum? 

How do I get information on my company's matching gift and volunteer grant programs?

How do I get to the Field?

How do I include the Field Museum in my estate plans?

Pokémon trading Archeops card.

How do I obtain the Pokémon Trading Card Game promo card commemorating the Pokémon Fossil Museum?

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

How do I renew my membership?

How do I request a matching gift or volunteer grant?

How do I schedule a field trip to the Museum?

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?

How do I update my contact information?

 How long should I plan to spend in the exhibition? 

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

I have 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?

I have a question not answered here.

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

Have another question you need answered? Visit our expanded Giving FAQ for more answers, or contact our donor support teams at 312.665.7777 or <a href="mailto:supporters@fieldmuseum.org">supporters@fieldmuseum.org.</a>

I have more questions about Family Night. Who can I talk to?

I have more questions. Who can I talk to?

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

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

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

Is a deposit required? Is my deposit refundable?

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Is my membership tax deductible?

Is there any special programming for my students?

Is there wheelchair-accessible parking? 

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?

My ticket to Pokémon Fossil Museum is for after 4:30pm. Don't you close at 5pm?

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

Tickets for the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition are not available for my field trip date. What can I do?

What are employee matching gift programs?

What are the purchase limits for Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise? 

What are the venue rental fees for an event?

The Museum will close early on Wednesday, December 16, at 3:30pm (last admission at 2:30pm). Last admission to Pokémon Fossil Museum will be at 2:45pm.
Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more than just a day to see it all. But don’t worry—Wednesdays are free for Illinois Residents.
Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois residents. For your convenience, free day tickets are available for advanced reservation online. Please present your proof of Illinois residency alongside your mobile tickets for express admission into the Museum. Tickets will also be available onsite subject to availability. Reservations are strongly recommended.
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General Admission
Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as&nbsp;Evolving Planet,&nbsp;The Ancient Americas, and&nbsp;Inside Ancient Egypt
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<td>Free</td>
<td>Free</td>
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<a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://tickets.fieldmuseum.org/illinois-resident-tickets" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve General Admission</a>
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<h2>Proof of Residency</h2>
Tickets for Free Wednesdays are only available to Illinois residents. No special coupon, ticket, or pass is required to enter the Museum during Free Admission Days. Just present a current Illinois driver's license, state ID, or Chicago CityKey card at the ticket desk to establish proof of residency. If you do not have an Illinois identification card, you may establish residency by showing a valid photo ID along with one of the following:
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<li>Illinois lease</li>
<li>Illinois library card</li>
<li>Illinois student ID with photo</li>
<li>Illinois utility bill</li>
<li>Illinois work ID and check stub</li>
</ul>
<h2>Museums for All</h2>
Can't make it on a free day? We offer <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit#special-offers">Museums for All and other discounts</a> all year long.
Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $3-per-person General admission for up to six people. Just show an EBT (Link) or WIC card when you purchase tickets at the museum. You cannot take advantage of this special offer when buying tickets online.
Museums for All is made possible by Ford Philanthropy.

Illinois Free Wednesday

WTTW First Wednesdays

WTTW First Wednesday

Pre-Registered Illinois <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/field-trips">field trips</a> are FREE everyday of the week!
Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures&mdash; all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you&rsquo;ll need more than just a day to see it all. But don&rsquo;t worry&mdash;Wednesdays are free for Illinois Residents.
Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois residents. For your convenience, free day tickets are available for advanced reservation online. Please present your proof of Illinois residency alongside your mobile tickets for express admission into the Museum. Tickets will also be available onsite subject to availability. Reservations are strongly recommended.
<h2>Free Day Admission Options</h2>
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<th>Child</th>
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General Admission
Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as&nbsp;Evolving Planet,&nbsp;The Ancient Americas, and&nbsp;Inside Ancient Egypt
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<td>Free</td>
<td>Free</td>
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<a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://tickets.fieldmuseum.org/illinois-resident-tickets" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve General Admission</a>
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<h2>Proof of Residency</h2>
Tickets for Free Wednesdays are only available to Illinois residents. No special coupon, ticket, or pass is required to enter the Museum during Free Admission Days. Just present a current Illinois driver's license, state ID, or Chicago CityKey card at the ticket desk to establish proof of residency. If you do not have an Illinois identification card, you may establish residency by showing a valid photo ID along with one of the following:
<ul>
<li>Illinois lease</li>
<li>Illinois library card</li>
<li>Illinois student ID with photo</li>
<li>Illinois utility bill</li>
<li>Illinois work ID and check stub</li>
</ul>
<h2>Museums for All</h2>
Can't make it on a free day? We offer <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit#special-offers">Museums for All and other discounts</a> all year long.
Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $3-per-person General admission for up to six people. Just show an EBT (Link) or WIC card when you purchase tickets at the museum. You cannot take advantage of this special offer when buying tickets online.
Museums for All is made possible by Ford Philanthropy.

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

Staff and vistors interacting in Stanley Field Hall

Illinois Free Wednesdays

The first free day of each month September 2026 - August 2027 is courtesy of our friends at WTTW!&nbsp;

Illinois Free Wednesdays

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

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