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(Today) Wednesday, October 4, 2023
- Armour Seminar: Mason Fidino10/4, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Join us this week for a talk about biodiversity informatics by Mason Fidino.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- Armour Seminar: Mason Fidino
Thursday, October 5, 2023
- Poetry Pop-up: The Human Story Begins10/5, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Use a poem to muse about our early relatives. Look for Eric in the Hominid Room of the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Return to Nature: Rewilding Landscapes Big and Small10/5, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Event is part of The Garden Conservancy’s Fall National Speaking Tour
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- Poetry Pop-up: The Human Story Begins
Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Gingarte Capoeira Chicago10/7, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Join us for a lively performance featuring movement and music as cultural expression!
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- Gingarte Capoeira Chicago
Monday, October 9, 2023
- Free Admission Day10/9, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Illinois residents can spend a day at the Museum for free!
Part of the series: Free Admission Days
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- Indigenous Peoples’ Day10/9, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
- Free Admission Day10/10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Illinois residents can spend a day at the Museum for free!
Part of the series: Free Admission Days
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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/10, 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
- Meet a Scientist: Jacob Campbell, Lead Social Scientist, Keller Science Action Center10/10, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Jacob Campbell is joined by Chicago based artists Hector Duarte and Piloto Nieves Ruiz.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
- Bilingual Story Time10/10, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join us in the Crown Family PlayLab for a fun-filled family activity.
Part of the series: Bilingual Story Time
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- Free Admission Day
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
- Armour Seminar: Myrna Garcia10/11, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Join us for a talk by Dr. Myrna García from Northwestern University.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- Armour Seminar: Myrna Garcia
Thursday, October 12, 2023
- WeDigBio: Chicago10/12, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Scientists here and around the world need your help! Join us online or in-person to transcribe scientific labels from our collections.
Part of the series: WeDigBio: Chicago
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- Poetry Pop-up: Poetry in the Museum10/12, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
What do poetry and science have in common? Eric will be in Stanley Field Hall to explore how poetry can be scientific.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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Friday, October 13, 2023
- Meet a Scientist: National Fossil Day10/13, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
In celebration of National Fossil Day, we'll present local fossils from in and around Northern Illinois.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
- Story Time with the Chicago Public Library10/13, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join us in the Field Museum’s Crown Family PlayLab for a story time for preschoolers!
Part of the series: Story Time with the Chicago Public Library
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- Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE10/13, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
Part of the series: Field Family Nights
- Meet a Scientist: National Fossil Day
Saturday, October 14, 2023
- WeDigBio: Chicago10/14, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Scientists here and around the world need your help! Join us online or in-person to transcribe scientific labels from our collections.
Part of the series: WeDigBio: Chicago
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- Ballet Folklorico de Chicago10/14, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CDT
Join us for a vibrant performance of traditional dance by local Chicago performers
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- WeDigBio: Chicago
Sunday, October 15, 2023
- WeDigBio: Chicago10/15, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Scientists here and around the world need your help! Join us online or in-person to transcribe scientific labels from our collections.
Part of the series: WeDigBio: Chicago
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- WeDigBio: Chicago
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- Free Admission Day10/17, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Illinois residents can spend a day at the Museum for free!
Part of the series: Free Admission Days
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- Chinese Culture Day10/17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/17, 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
- Free Admission Day
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- Armour Seminar: Paul Robbins10/18, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Paul Robbins, Environmental Studies & Geography University of Wisconsin, Madison
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- Armour Seminar: Paul Robbins
Thursday, October 19, 2023
- Poetry Pop-up: Poetry is the Thing with Feathers10/19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in the Ronald and Christina Gidwitz Hall of Birds and make poetry for the birds!
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Poetry is the Thing with Feathers
Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Field Museum Love Science Benefit Ball10/21, 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
Celebrate and support the Field Museum at our annual Benefit Ball!
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- Field Museum Love Science Benefit Ball
Sunday, October 22, 2023
- International Sloth Day: Storytime Program10/22, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Spark curiosity and a sense of adventure in your littles!
Part of the series: PlayLab Programs & Camps
- International Sloth Day: Storytime Program
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
- Free Admission Day10/24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Illinois residents can spend a day at the Museum for free!
Part of the series: Free Admission Days
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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/24, 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
- Free Admission Day
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- Member Preview Days: Bloodsuckers: From Legends to Leeches10/25, 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
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- Member Preview Days: Bloodsuckers: From Legends to Leeches
Thursday, October 26, 2023
- Member Preview Days: Bloodsuckers: From Legends to Leeches10/26, 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
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- Poetry Pop-up: Bugs in the System10/26, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in the Small Treasures Room on the ground level and read his poem about insects and explore your feelings about bugs.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Member Preview Days: Bloodsuckers: From Legends to Leeches
Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Museum Safari10/28, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Spark curiosity and a sense of adventure in your littles!
Part of the series: PlayLab Programs & Camps
- Spooktacular Science: Members Halloween Lounge10/28, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
- Museum Safari
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
- Free Admission Day10/31, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Illinois residents can spend a day at the Museum for free!
Part of the series: Free Admission Days
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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/31, 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
- Free Admission Day
Friday, November 3, 2023
- Dozin' with the DinosNov 3, 5:30 PM CDT to Nov 4, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Saturday, November 4, 2023
- EVOLVE11/4, 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM CDT
Enjoy a night of science, music, and art with other young professionals at the Field Associates' annual gala.
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
- Free Admission Day11/7, 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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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/7, 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
- Free Admission Day
Friday, November 10, 2023
- Free Admission Day11/10, 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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- Free Admission Day
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
- Free Admission Day11/14, 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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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/14, 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
- Free Admission Day
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/21, 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
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
- Free Admission Day11/28, 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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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/28, 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
- Free Admission Day
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
- Free Admission Day12/5, 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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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/5, 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
- Free Admission Day
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
- Free Admission Day12/12, 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
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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/12, 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
- Free Admission Day
Saturday, January 20, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosJan 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
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, February 2, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosFeb 2, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 3, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, February 9, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosFeb 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
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, February 23, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosFeb 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
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, March 8, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosMar 8, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 9, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, March 15, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosMar 15, 5:30 PM CDT to Mar 16, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, March 29, 2024
- Field Family Night: Clues from the Collection3/29, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
Part of the series: Field Family Nights
- Field Family Night: Clues from the Collection
Friday, April 5, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosApr 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
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, April 19, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosApr 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
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, July 12, 2024
- Field Family Night: Field Games7/12, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
Part of the series: Field Family Nights
- Field Family Night: Field Games
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