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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday
5/21, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDTBeat 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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- Women in Science Luncheon5/21, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
The Field Museum Women’s Board is committed to supporting students and scientists at all stages of their careers through the annual Women in Science Luncheon event.
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Jewish American Heritage Month Storytime5/21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Poetry Pop-up: Lives of Plants 5/22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric at the Plants of the World exhibition and green up your poetry--he will compose you a poem about your favorite fern, flower, or moss!
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
- Shadow Puppets: Famous Stories from China5/22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month at the Field Museum and discover the beauty and storytelling power of Chinese shadow puppets.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Poetry Pop-up: Lives of Plants
Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL5/24, 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
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- Field Favorites in ASL
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms5/27, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
OnlineLearn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday5/28, 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: Mental Health Awareness Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library5/28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Last Call: Africa Fashion5/28, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Enjoy an evening at the museum, with access to the latest special exhibition!
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Poetry Pop-up: Space Rock Poetry5/29, 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
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- Poetry Pop-up: Space Rock Poetry
Friday, May 30, 2025
- Meet a Scientist: Uncovering Indonesia's Human Past5/30, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Explore ancient cave art and hominin fossils with Australian archaeologist Adam Brumm
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Meet a Scientist: Uncovering Indonesia's Human Past
Saturday, May 31, 2025
- First Stories: The Ice Age Art of Sulawesi5/31, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Hear about the discovery of the oldest cave art in the world!
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- First Stories: The Ice Age Art of Sulawesi
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- After 5 at the Field6/3, 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
- Against the Current: Parthenogenesis and Nontraditional Reproduction in the Deep6/3, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CDT
Dive into the wild world of shark genetics.
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- After 5 at the Field
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday 6/4, 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: Summer of SUE Storytime6/4, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Armour Seminar: Dr. Sara Ruane6/4, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Join a special seminar by Dr. Sara Ruane covering the opening of the upcoming exhibition, Reptiles Alive!
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Friday, June 6, 2025
- Frank “Alligator Robb” – Wildlife Expert Bridging Science, Education, and Community Health6/6, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Meet renowned wildlife and crocodilian expert Frank "Alligator Robb"
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Frank “Alligator Robb” – Wildlife Expert Bridging Science, Education, and Community Health
Saturday, June 7, 2025
- Dinopalooza Dino Derby6/7, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Join us for a roaring good time!
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- Dinopalooza Dino Derby
Sunday, June 8, 2025
- Field Associates Brunch Cruise6/8, 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM CDT
Set sail for an unforgettable day on Lake Michigan at the Field Associates' Brunch Cruise fundraiser.
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- Field Associates Brunch Cruise
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
- Art Workshop: Scientific Illustration6/10, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Part of the series: Art Workshops
- Art Workshop: Scientific Illustration
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday 6/11, 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: Pride Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library6/11, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
- PlayLab PlayDate: Pollinator Week Storytime *Special Monday Session*6/16, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Pollinator Week Storytime *Special Monday Session*
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday 6/18, 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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- Pollinator Party: From Bats to Bees & Everything in Between6/18, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
A hands-on workshop where educators explore pollinator diversity.
Part of the series: Professional Development for Educators
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Juneteenth Storytime6/18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Enchanting Native Plants & Pollinators of Chicagoland6/18, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Celebrate Pollinator Week with scientists from the Negaunee Integrative Research and Keller Science Action Centers
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Juneteenth at the Field Museum6/19, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
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- Chicago's African Fashion on the Runway6/19, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
See African Fashion hit the runway with Chicago style, celebrating Africa Fashion and Connecting Threads exhibitions
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- Juneteenth at the Field Museum
Friday, June 20, 2025
- All About Adinkra Symbols6/20, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Join Melody Boykin, Founder of Black Fashion Week, USA, as she demonstrates the meanings of adinkra symbols within African textiles.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- All About Adinkra Symbols
Saturday, June 21, 2025
- Art Workshop: Gardening 6/21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Part of the series: Art Workshops
- Art Workshop: Gardening
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday6/25, 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 Storytime6/25, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL 6/28, 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
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- Field Favorites in ASL
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
- After 5 at the Field 7/1, 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
- After 5 at the Field
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
- PlayLab PlayDate: Summer of SUE Storytime 7/2, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Summer of SUE Storytime
Thursday, July 3, 2025
- Field Family Night: Race Against Extinction!7/3, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
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- Field Family Night: Race Against Extinction!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
- Winging It: The Art and Science of Birds7/16, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Two Days, Two Sites! A First of Its Kind Professional Development Experience
Part of the series: Professional Development for Educators
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- Winging It: The Art and Science of Birds
Friday, July 18, 2025
- Party Like It’s SUE-thousand7/18, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Ain’t no party like a T.rex party, because a T.rex party lasts 67 million years!
Part of the series: Party Like It’s SUE-thousand
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- Party Like It’s SUE-thousand
Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL 7/26, 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
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- Field Favorites in ASL
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
- Art Workshop: Painting7/29, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Part of the series: Art Workshops
- Art Workshop: Painting
Thursday, July 31, 2025
- Art Workshop: Poetry7/31, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Part of the series: Art Workshops
- Art Workshop: Poetry
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- After 5 at the Field8/5, 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
- After 5 at the Field
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- PlayLab PlayDate: Summer of SUE Storytime8/6, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Summer of SUE Storytime
Friday, August 8, 2025
- Meet a Scientist: Summer of SUE8/8, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Meet a Scientist: Summer of SUE
Thursday, August 14, 2025
- Art Workshop: Photography8/14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Part of the series: Art Workshops
- Art Workshop: Photography
Friday, August 15, 2025
- Meet a Scientist: Arachnids Around You8/15, 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
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- Party Like It’s SUE-thousand8/15, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Ain’t no party like a T.rex party, because a T.rex party lasts 67 million years!
Part of the series: Party Like It’s SUE-thousand
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- Meet a Scientist: Arachnids Around You
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
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- Field Favorites in ASL
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
- After 5 at the Field9/2, 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
- After 5 at the Field
Friday, September 5, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosSep 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
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
- Educator Open House9/25, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12th grade educators.
- Educator Open House
Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL9/27, 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
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- After 5 at the Field10/7, 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
- After 5 at the Field
Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL10/25, 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
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- Field Favorites in ASL
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- After 5 at the Field11/4, 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
- After 5 at the Field
Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL11/22, 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
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- Dozin' with the DinosNov 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
- Field Favorites in ASL
Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL12/20, 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
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