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Field Museum
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,...
Dino Fest
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesDon't miss the official party to celebrate the arrival of the Spinosaurus, the newest dinosaur at the Field! Dino Fest is the official start of summer at the Field Museum, not only to welcome our newest dinosaur friend hailing all the way from the Cretaceous but also to celebrate SUE the T. rex, Máximo the...
Black History Month Story Time
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesRead, sing, and celebrate Black History Month with Ms. Annette of Woodson Regional Library and Field Museum staff. Meet at the Crown Family PlayLab beginning at 10:15 and you will be guided to the Africa hall on the main level. Once there, listen to stories and songs that celebrate African/African American history and culture, view...
Dozin’ with the Dinos
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE. See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin’ with the Dinos. Stay up late with museum scientists and enjoy activities like dissecting owl pellets and learning the steps of Egyptian mummification. Then, switch...
Dozin’ with the Dinos
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE. See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin’ with the Dinos. Stay up late with museum scientists and enjoy activities like dissecting owl pellets and learning the steps of Egyptian mummification. Then, switch...
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