Field Museum
Mini Movers Dance Workshops
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFamilies with 2-6 year olds can join us in the Crown Family PlayLab for an exciting dance workshops. Experience music, movement, and games in a fun and welcoming setting. Together, young participants and their parents or guardians explore activities that bring together learning and play. Please Note: This is a drop-in program that is free...
Pathways to STEM Career Panel
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesNetwork with Museum professionals with a panel discussion and reception. Join us for a discussion about how three Black scientists launched their careers, plus advice they would give to anyone interested in pursuing a pathway to STEM. The panel will feature marine scientist Bryce Corbett, enthnoarchaeologist Larissa Smith, PhD, and Edward Vaughn V, an aerospace...
Story Time with the Chicago Public Library
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us in the Field Museum’s Crown Family PlayLab for a story time for preschoolers! A group of young children sit on the floor listening to a woman read to them. Most everyone in the photo are wearing matching bright yellow t-shirts. Read, sing, and celebrate with librarians from the Chicago Public Library and Field...
Story Time with the Chicago Public Library
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us in the Field Museum’s Crown Family PlayLab for a story time for preschoolers! A group of young children sit on the floor listening to a woman read to them. Most everyone in the photo are wearing matching bright yellow t-shirts. Read, sing, and celebrate with librarians from the Chicago Public Library and Field...
International Sloth Day: Storytime Program
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn honor of International Sloth Day, the Crown Family PlayLab is hosting an interactive storytime session with author Elizabeth Shreeve regarding her new book, The Upside-down Book of Sloths. In addition to this read-aloud, we will feature a virtual chat with a zoo educator at Lincoln Park Zoo to talk about sloth care and feature...
Chinese Culture Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy an opportunity to improve your understanding of China and Chinese culture Three dancers in traditional Chinese folk attire perform on a stage in front of a red banner reading “Chinese Culture Day.” In partnership with the Chinese Consulate, the Field Museum is hosting the Fall 2023 edition of its semiannual Chinese Culture Day event....
Educator Open House
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators. Join us for food, drinks, and science fun! We're throwing a party for educators at the museum! This special after hours event is specifically designed for educators as an opportunity to engage in museum programming while sharing ideas and enjoying one another's company. The...
ID Day 2023
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFound a rock that looks like a dinosaur fossil? Snapped a photo of a bird you don’t recognize? Our scientists will examine your object and give you their best identification during our annual ID Day! Members of the public can bring in remnants of the natural world—including clean, dry bones, fossils, rocks, meteorites, seashells, artifacts,...
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