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• (Today) Thursday, August 14, 2025

  • Poetry Pop-up: Space Rock Poetry
    

    8/14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

    Join Eric outside of the Grainger Gallery to explore the heavens in poetry.

    Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up

    Tags for Poetry Pop-up: Space Rock Poetry

    • Adults
    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity
    • Meteorites
    • Meteorite and Mineral Collections
  • Art Workshop: Photography
    

    8/14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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    • Adults
    • Activity
    • Science
    • Poetry

• Friday, August 15, 2025

  • Meet a Scientist: Arachnids Around You
    

    8/15, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Check out live arachnids and discover what you can learn by paying close attention to the natural world and the small “creepy” creatures around us.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Meet a Scientist: Arachnids Around You

    • All Audiences
    • Arachnid
  • Party Like It’s SUE-thousand
    

    8/15, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
    

    Easy Does It 2354 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

    Ain’t no party like a T.rex party, because a T.rex party lasts 67 million years!

    Tags for Party Like It’s SUE-thousand

    • Adults
    • Summer of SUE

• Saturday, August 16, 2025

  • Science Uncoiled: The Python Hunt Film Screening and Panel Discussion
    

    8/16, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

    Shed your expectations—this isn’t your average museum visit.

    Tags for Science Uncoiled: The Python Hunt Film Screening and Panel Discussion

    • Adults
    • Environmental Conservation
    • Amphibians & Reptiles
    • Keller Science Action Center
    • Negaunee Integrative Research Center

• Sunday, August 17, 2025

• Wednesday, August 20, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    8/20, 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

    Tags for Illinois Free Wednesday

    • All Audiences
  • New Acquisitions in Anthropology
    

    8/20, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    See the most recent additions to the museum’s anthropology collections!

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for New Acquisitions in Anthropology

    • All Audiences
    • Collections
    • Anthropology
    • Anthropology Collections

• Friday, August 22, 2025

  • Toxins in Talons: Monitoring Great Lakes Eagles
    

    8/22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Hear about the Great Lakes Eagle Health Project and meet the scientists studying the impact of forever chemicals on bald eagle nestlings.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Toxins in Talons: Monitoring Great Lakes Eagles

    • All Audiences
    • Birds
    • Environment & Conservation
    • Bird Collections

• Saturday, August 23, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    8/23, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Wednesday, August 27, 2025

  • Member and Donor Preview Days: After the Age of Dinosaurs
    

    8/27, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

    Members and donors are invited to special preview days before exhibitions open to the public.

    Part of the series: Member and Donor Preview Days

    Tags for Member and Donor Preview Days: After the Age of Dinosaurs

    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Evolution
  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    8/27, 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: Reptiles Storytime with Librarian Megan
    

    8/27, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

    Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Reptiles Storytime with Librarian Megan

    • Kids & Families
    • Crown Family PlayLab
    • Amphibian and Reptile Collections

• Thursday, August 28, 2025

  • Member and Donor Preview Days: After the Age of Dinosaurs
    

    8/28, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

    Members and donors are invited to special preview days before exhibitions open to the public.

    Part of the series: Member and Donor Preview Days

    Tags for Member and Donor Preview Days: After the Age of Dinosaurs

    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Evolution
  • Poetry Pop-up: Maximum Poetry
    

    8/28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

    Help Eric compose a huge poem about our biggest dinosaur! Meet Eric near Maximo in Stanley Field Hall.

    Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up

    Tags for Poetry Pop-up: Maximum Poetry

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

• Friday, August 29, 2025

  • Meet a Scientist: Weird and Wonderful Dicynodont Tusks
    

    8/29, 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: Weird and Wonderful Dicynodont Tusks

    • All Audiences
    • Fossils
    • Mammals

• Tuesday, September 2, 2025

  • After 5 at the Field
    

    9/2, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

    On the first Tuesday evening of every month, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All-Access admission.

    Part of the series: After 5 at the Field

    Tags for After 5 at the Field

    • Families
    • Adults
    • Activity

• Wednesday, September 3, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    9/3, 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

    Tags for Illinois Free Wednesday

    • All Audiences
  • Member Presentation and Exhibition Viewing: After the Age of Dinosaurs
    

    9/3, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT

    Join us for an exclusive after-hours event featuring our latest special exhibition!

    Tags for Member Presentation and Exhibition Viewing: After the Age of Dinosaurs

    • Members
    • Exhibitions
    • Animals

• Friday, September 5, 2025

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Sep 5, 5:30 PM CDT to Sep 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
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity
    • Summer of SUE

• Saturday, September 6, 2025

  • Field Trip Design Lab
    

    9/6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

    Attend this interactive workshop where educators will collaboratively redesign field trips!

    Tags for Field Trip Design Lab

    • Educators
    • Education
    • Sue Ling Gin Center for Education and Public Program

• Monday, September 8, 2025

• Wednesday, September 10, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    9/10, 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

    Tags for Illinois Free Wednesday

    • All Audiences
  • The Science of Interpretation!
    

    9/10, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Explore the science of Interpretation with the Guest Engagement Fellows at Lincoln Park Zoo

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for The Science of Interpretation!

    • All Audiences
    • Animals
    • Environment & Conservation

• Wednesday, September 17, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    9/17, 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

    Tags for Illinois Free Wednesday

    • All Audiences
  • Papua New Guinea Collections Celebration
    

    9/17, 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 Papua New Guinea Collections Celebration

    • All Audiences
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Anthropology
    • Anthropology Collections

• Friday, September 19, 2025

  • Birds of a Feather: a Microscopic Look at Kingfisher Coloration
    

    9/19, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Examine kingfisher feathers and tian-tsui featherworks and gain insights into the interdisciplinary nature of the field of cultural heritage research.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Birds of a Feather: a Microscopic Look at Kingfisher Coloration

    • All Audiences
    • Birds
    • Cultural Heritage

• Saturday, September 20, 2025

  • Native Knowledge 360° Teach In
    

    9/20, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators.

    Tags for Native Knowledge 360° Teach In

    • Educators
    • Native Truths
    • Education
    • Anthropology
    • Education and Public Programming
    • Sue Ling Gin Center for Education and Public Program

• Sunday, September 21, 2025

• Wednesday, September 24, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    9/24, 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

    Tags for Illinois Free Wednesday

    • All Audiences

• Thursday, September 25, 2025

  • Educator Open House
    

    9/25, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

    Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12th grade educators.

    Tags for Educator Open House

    • Educators
    • Activity
    • Learning
    • Education
    • Sue Ling Gin Center for Education and Public Program
    • Education and Public Programming

• Saturday, September 27, 2025

  • Corporate Family Day
    

    9/27, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

    Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable day packed with adventure and discovery!

    Tags for Corporate Family Day

    • Families
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Institutional Advancement
  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    9/27, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Tuesday, October 7, 2025

  • After 5 at the Field
    

    10/7, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

    On the first Tuesday evening of every month, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All-Access admission.

    Part of the series: After 5 at the Field

    Tags for After 5 at the Field

    • Families
    • Adults
    • Activity

• Thursday, October 9, 2025

• Sunday, October 12, 2025

• Friday, October 17, 2025

  • Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE
    

    10/17, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT

    Explore science after hours with the whole family!

    Tags for Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE

    • Families
    • Activity
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs
    • Paleontology

• Saturday, October 18, 2025

  • Celebrating SUE: A Hometown Legend
    

    10/18, 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM CDT

    Celebrate and support the Field Museum at our annual Gala!

    Tags for Celebrating SUE: A Hometown Legend

    • Adults
    • Science
    • Activity
    • SUE
    • Board of Trustees
  • The SUE Soirée
    

    10/18, 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.

    Tags for The SUE Soirée

    • Adults
    • Science
    • SUE

• Saturday, October 25, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    10/25, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Tuesday, November 4, 2025

  • After 5 at the Field
    

    11/4, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

    On the first Tuesday evening of every month, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All-Access admission.

    Part of the series: After 5 at the Field

    Tags for After 5 at the Field

    • Families
    • Adults
    • Activity

• Saturday, November 22, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    11/22, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building
  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Nov 22, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 23, 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
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Saturday, December 20, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    12/20, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

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