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• (Today) Wednesday, October 4, 2023

  • Armour Seminar: Mason Fidino
    

    10/4, 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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    • Adults

• Thursday, October 5, 2023

  • Poetry Pop-up: The Human Story Begins
    

    10/5, 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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    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
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  • Return to Nature: Rewilding Landscapes Big and Small
    

    10/5, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM CDT

    Event is part of The Garden Conservancy’s Fall National Speaking Tour

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    • Adults
    • Members
    • Educators
    • Activity
    • Environment & Conservation

• Saturday, October 7, 2023

  • Gingarte Capoeira Chicago
    

    10/7, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT

    Join us for a lively performance featuring movement and music as cultural expression!

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    • Families
    • Adults
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Monday, October 9, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    10/9, 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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    • Families
    • Exhibitions
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day
    

    10/9, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM CDT

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• Tuesday, October 10, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    10/10, 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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    • Families
    • Exhibitions
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    10/10, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    

    Online

    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

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    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs
  • Meet a Scientist: Jacob Campbell, Lead Social Scientist, Keller Science Action Center
    

    10/10, 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

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    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Educators
    • Science
    • Activity
  • Bilingual Story Time
    

    10/10, 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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• Wednesday, October 11, 2023

  • Armour Seminar: Myrna Garcia
    

    10/11, 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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    • Adults

• Thursday, October 12, 2023

  • WeDigBio: Chicago
    

    10/12, 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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    • Adults
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Animals
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Plants & Fungi
    • Collections
  • Poetry Pop-up: Poetry in the Museum
    

    10/12, 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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    • Adults
    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity

• Friday, October 13, 2023

  • Meet a Scientist: National Fossil Day
    

    10/13, 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

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    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Educators
    • Science
    • Activity
  • Story Time with the Chicago Public Library
    

    10/13, 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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    • Families
    • Community Building
    • Cultural Understanding
  • Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE
    

    10/13, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT

    Explore science after hours with the whole family!

    Part of the series: Field Family Nights

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    • Families
    • Activity
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Saturday, October 14, 2023

  • WeDigBio: Chicago
    

    10/14, 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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    • Adults
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Animals
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Plants & Fungi
    • Collections
  • Ballet Folklorico de Chicago
    

    10/14, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CDT

    Join us for a vibrant performance of traditional dance by local Chicago performers

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    • Families
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Sunday, October 15, 2023

  • WeDigBio: Chicago
    

    10/15, 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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    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Animals
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Plants & Fungi
    • Collections

• Tuesday, October 17, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    10/17, 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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    • Exhibitions
  • Chinese Culture Day
    

    10/17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    10/17, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    

    Online

    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

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    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, October 18, 2023

  • Armour Seminar: Paul Robbins
    

    10/18, 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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    • Adults

• Thursday, October 19, 2023

  • Poetry Pop-up: Poetry is the Thing with Feathers
    

    10/19, 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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    • Adults
    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity

• Saturday, October 21, 2023

  • Field Museum Love Science Benefit Ball
    

    10/21, 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM CDT

    Celebrate and support the Field Museum at our annual Benefit Ball!

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    • Adults
    • Science
    • Activity
    • Board of Trustees

• Sunday, October 22, 2023

  • International Sloth Day: Storytime Program
    

    10/22, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

    Spark curiosity and a sense of adventure in your littles!

    Part of the series: PlayLab Programs & Camps

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    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Animals

• Tuesday, October 24, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    10/24, 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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    • Families
    • Exhibitions
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    10/24, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    

    Online

    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

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    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, October 25, 2023

  • Member Preview Days: Bloodsuckers: From Legends to Leeches
    

    10/25, 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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    • Members
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Working at the Field

• Thursday, October 26, 2023

  • Member Preview Days: Bloodsuckers: From Legends to Leeches
    

    10/26, 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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    • Members
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Working at the Field
  • Poetry Pop-up: Bugs in the System
    

    10/26, 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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    • Adults
    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity

• Saturday, October 28, 2023

  • Museum Safari
    

    10/28, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

    Spark curiosity and a sense of adventure in your littles!

    Part of the series: PlayLab Programs & Camps

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    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Animals
  • Spooktacular Science: Members Halloween Lounge
    

    10/28, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

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    • Animals
    • Insects
    • Activity

• Tuesday, October 31, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    10/31, 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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    • Families
    • Exhibitions
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    10/31, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    

    Online

    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

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    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Friday, November 3, 2023

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Nov 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

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    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Saturday, November 4, 2023

  • EVOLVE
    

    11/4, 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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    • Dinosaurs
    • Science

• Tuesday, November 7, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    11/7, 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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    • Families
    • Exhibitions
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    11/7, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
    

    Online

    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

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    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Friday, November 10, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    11/10, 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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    • Adults
    • Families
    • Exhibitions

• Tuesday, November 14, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    11/14, 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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    • Families
    • Exhibitions
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    11/14, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
    

    Online

    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

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    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Tuesday, November 21, 2023

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    11/21, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
    

    Online

    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

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    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Tuesday, November 28, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    11/28, 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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    • Adults
    • Families
    • Exhibitions
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    11/28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
    

    Online

    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

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    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Tuesday, December 5, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    12/5, 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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    • Adults
    • Families
    • Exhibitions
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    12/5, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
    

    Online

    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

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    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Tuesday, December 12, 2023

  • Free Admission Day
    

    12/12, 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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    • Exhibitions
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

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

    Online

    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

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    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Saturday, January 20, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Jan 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

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    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, February 2, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Feb 2, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 3, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

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    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
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• Friday, February 9, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Feb 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

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    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, February 23, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Feb 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

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    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, March 8, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Mar 8, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 9, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

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    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, March 15, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Mar 15, 5:30 PM CDT to Mar 16, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

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    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, March 29, 2024

  • Field Family Night: Clues from the Collection
    

    3/29, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT

    Explore science after hours with the whole family!

    Part of the series: Field Family Nights

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    • Families
    • Activity
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Friday, April 5, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Apr 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

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    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, April 19, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Apr 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

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    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, July 12, 2024

  • Field Family Night: Field Games
    

    7/12, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT

    Explore science after hours with the whole family!

    Part of the series: Field Family Nights

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    • Families
    • Activity
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Friday, November 8, 2024

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Nov 8, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 9, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

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    • Members
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