N.W. Harris Learning Collection

The N. W. Harris Learning Collection at the Field Museum gives educators and parents a chance to take the Museum's collection to their classroom or home. Borrow these specimens, items, and related curricular materials for up to three weeks, and when you return your borrowed treasures, peruse the over 100-year-old Learning Collection to take something new.

Harris Learning Collection Closure

The Harris Learning Collection is closing for a short period of time for space renovations and an operating system change. We will not be accepting any external reservations from Wednesday, July 29 to Tuesday, November 3. 

If this process is completed ahead of schedule, we will reopen earlier. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause but are excited about the future of our collection and much needed updates to our space. 

Please be sure to explore our online learning resources, AANHPI resources, in-class workshops, and professional development opportunities to stay in touch during this brief interruption of services.

Any questions can still be directed to harris@fieldmuseum.org.