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

What is there to eat at the Field?

The Field Museum accepts gifts in a variety of ways to make supporting our mission easy and convenient.<ul><li>Give Online.&nbsp; Use our secure online gift processing form</li><li>Give via Check.&nbsp; Mail a check payable to “Field Museum” to one of the following addresses: <ul><li>For standard USPS “snail mail” send to: Field Museum 75 Remittance Drive, Suite #1093 Chicago, IL 60675-1093</li><li>For FedEx, UPS, or Next Day Delivery send to: Field Museum Lockbox 1093 5503 N. Cumberland Avenue Chicago, IL 60656</li></ul></li><li>Give via Cryptocurrency. Make a gift of cryptocurrency by exploring options with our partners at <a href="https://thegivingblock.com/donate/the-field-museum/">The Giving Block</a>.</li><li>Give via Appreciated Securities, ACH/wire transfer, QCD Distributions. To make a gift via any of these methods, please contact us for additional instructions.</li></ul>Any questions on making a gift via any of these giving methods may be directed to Jeanette Rodriguez, Director of Development Services, at 312.665.7285 or jrodriguez@fieldmuseum.org.

What other ways can I make a gift?

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 a question not answered here.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

How can I purchase tickets?

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

What does Field Museum Women in Science (FMWIS) membership mean?

Why should men join the Field Museum Women in Science (FMWIS)?

Who can join the Field Museum Women in Science (FMWIS)?

Why do we need Women in Science groups?

Will I have access to the Pokemon Fossil Museum store at Collection Quest?

Will I receive a promotional trading card with my Collection Quest ticket?

I have more questions. Who can I talk to?

Can I purchase a meal voucher in person?

Will there be food/drink at Collection Quest?

What if my entire party does not arrive at the same time?

What happens if I miss my scheduled entry time for the exhibit?

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

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

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?

What happens if I purchased Collection Quest tickets by mistake?

Are Collection Quest tickets transferable?

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Will I receive a promotional trading card with my Family Night ticket?

Pokémon trading Archeops card.

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

What happens if I miss my scheduled entry time for Family Night?

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

What if my entire party does not arrive at the same time for Family Night?

Will there be food/drink at Family Night?

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

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?

What happens if I purchased Family Night tickets by mistake?

Are Family Night tickets transferable?

Can I select my timed-entry ticket?

Will the promotional trading card be available for all museum visitors? Will the cards be restocked if they run out?

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

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

What are the purchase limits for Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise? 

Will there be a retail experience for the Pokémon Fossil Museum?

 How long should I plan to spend in the exhibition? 

I have more questions. Who can I talk to? 

What happens if I miss my scheduled entry time? 

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

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

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

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

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 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?

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?

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? 

When can I make reservations for Pokémon Fossil Museum?

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

 What does my membership include?

Do you have a lost and found?

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?

Do you have sensory-friendly hours?

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

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Is there wheelchair-accessible parking? 

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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?

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What has SUE taught us?

Learning from Coast Salish Weaving and Woolly Dogs

In this session created especially for Early Childhood teachers, hear from Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun (Snuneymuxw) about storytelling and the importance of the Woolly Dogs for the Coast Salish people.
Then, take on the role of a student as we connect the story of the Woolly Dogs– whose hair was used in Coast Salish weaving– to a hands-on weaving activity that helps our earliest learners practice fine-motor skills and connect to special animals as well as special clothing in their lives.
<h3>Educators will</h3>
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Understand: We learn by doing and making connections to what we already know. Weaving tells a story, and storytelling in the Coast Salish community is a powerful means of conveying knowledge, expressing identity, and preserving culture.
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Do: Practice weaving, listen to a story about the Woolly Dogs and their importance to Coast Salish people, and make personal connections.
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Feel: Prepared to utilize best practices in early childhood learning to make the unfamiliar familiar.
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Registration is open to formal and informal educators of all levels, though activities for this session are most applicable for PreK-Grade 2 teachers.
<h3>Your registration includes</h3>
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Parking&nbsp;
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Looking to be more environmentally-friendly? You can find public transit options <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/directions-parking">here</a>.
Registration will remain open until Tuesday, October 20, 2026, or until full. Participants must register by October 20 to guarantee parking validation.
Program questions? Contact Samantha Chapleau, <a href="mailto:schapleau@fieldmuseum.org">schapleau@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

This program is made possible with the generous support of Lilly Endowment, Inc.&nbsp;

Acknowledgments

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

<h3 dir="ltr">Illinois Educators will earn 2 hours of Professional Development for attending this training.</h3>

<h4 dir="ltr">Standards Alignment</h4>

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Unit 4: Me and My World
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Unit 1: Getting Along Together
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Unit 4: From the Past to the Future
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Grade 1: Living, Learning, and Working Together
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Unit 4: Past, Present, and Future
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Unit 5: The Work We Do
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<h4>Illinois Physical Development and Health Standards</h4>
19.A.ECa Engage in active play using gross- and fine-motor skills.
<h4 dir="ltr">Illinois Social Studies Standards – Geography</h4>
SS.1.G.3. Compare how people in different types of communities use local and worldwide environments to meet their daily needs
<h4 dir="ltr">Illinois Social Studies Standards – History&nbsp;</h4>
SS.K.H.1. Compare life in the past to life today, including the points of view of diverse groups of people.
<h4 dir="ltr">Illinois Social/Emotional Development Standards</h4>
1.A.ECa Show empathy, sympathy, and caring for others.
30.C.ECa Exhibit eagerness and curiosity as a learner.&nbsp;
30.C.ECb Demonstrate persistence and creativity in seeking solutions to problems.&nbsp;
30.C.ECc Show some initiative, self-direction, and independence in actions.&nbsp;
30.C.ECd Demonstrate engagement and sustained attention in activities.
<h4>Common Core State Standards – ELA</h4>
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
<h4 dir="ltr">Social Justice Standards&nbsp;</h4>
DI.K-2.8 I want to know about other people and how our lives and experiences are the same and different.

Educators will explore Native histories and contemporary experiences through the lens of continuity, resilience, and joy. The program will feature keynote speaker Dr. Gabrielle Tayac (Piscataway), whose work centers Native history, identity, and contemporary Indigenous experiences. Through guided discussion, exhibition exploration, and educator-centered activities, participants will examine how Native peoples and communities have responded to historical challenges while continuing to shape the present and future.
Participants will consider ways to move beyond narratives that position Native peoples only in the past and explore classroom approaches that connect difficult histories with stories of resistance, reclamation, cultural continuity, and joy. Educators will also engage in a collaborative art-making activity focused on how communities express resilience and joy and leave with ideas and resources for bringing these perspectives into their own teaching.
<h3>Your registration includes</h3>
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Parking &nbsp;
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Looking to be more environmentally friendly? You can find public transit options <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/directions-parking">here</a>.
Participants must register by September 19, 2026, to guarantee parking validation.&nbsp;
Program questions? Contact Samantha Chapleau, <a href="mailto:schapleau@fieldmuseum.org">schapleau@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

Presented in partnership with the National Museum of the American Indian and Teaching for Change.

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

Join us for a professional development experience where teachers can access Field Museum learning resources with Museum staff and partners. Build an ongoing relationship that explores science, history, and hands-on discovery for teachers of all grade levels.

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

Professional Development for Educators

Professional Development for Educators

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

Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 26

Tuesday, October 27

Professional Development for Educators

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

Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 26

Tuesday, October 27