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(Today) Thursday, May 2, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry5/2, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in our new exhibition, Unseen Oceans, to explore the depth with your own words.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry
Friday, May 3, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM5/3, 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: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms 5/7, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
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
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Free Wednesday 5/8, 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: Free Wednesdays
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- Filipinos in Alliance Performance5/8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join us for a lively musical performance by FIA’ Liwan UIC's Filipino organization, Filipinos in Alliance.
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime & Rock Pet Painting5/8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Armour Seminar: Jingmai O'Connor5/8, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- Free Wednesday
Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Tsavo Lions5/9, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Learn a little about the history of the Tsavo Lions and explore this amazing story in poetry.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- 73rd Annual Members' Nights5/9, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
A Night of Exploration Awaits You!
Part of the series: Members’ Nights
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- Poetry Pop-up: Tsavo Lions
Friday, May 10, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Dr. Steve Mahony, Scientific Affiliate5/10, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Come learn about new species of frogs in the Field Museum with Dr. Stephen Mahony.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- 73rd Annual Members' Nights5/10, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
A Night of Exploration Awaits You!
Part of the series: Members’ Nights
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- Meet a Scientist: Dr. Steve Mahony, Scientific Affiliate
Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Teacher Appreciation Week5/11, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Thank you Teachers!
Part of the series: Teacher Appreciation Week
- Teacher Appreciation Week
Sunday, May 12, 2024
- Teacher Appreciation Week5/12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Thank you Teachers!
Part of the series: Teacher Appreciation Week
- Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms5/14, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
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
- Women in Science Luncheon5/14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 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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- SUE Virtual Tour: Super Secret Sleuth Sue5/14, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Join us for a special edition SUE Virtual Tour!
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Free Wednesday5/15, 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!
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- Armour Seminar: Dr. Nitisha Tamar Sharma5/15, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- Free Wednesday
Thursday, May 16, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Insects and Poems5/16, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in the Small Treasures Gallery and use poetry to describe what you like or hate about bugs.
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- Poetry Pop-up: Insects and Poems
Saturday, May 18, 2024
- Itty Bitty Investigators: Wings Take Flight5/18, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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- Itty Bitty Investigators: Wings Take Flight
Monday, May 20, 2024
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms5/21, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Free Wednesday5/22, 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: Free Wednesdays
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- AANHPI Month Storytime5/22, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Armour Seminar: Patrick Kück5/22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.
Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series
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- Connecting Chicago’s Legacy Hula to the TEAACH Act5/22, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDTOnline
Join us as we continue our Virtual Professional Development Series!
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- Free Wednesday
Thursday, May 23, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Menagerie of Poetry5/23, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in the East Hall to explore the large display case with poetry!
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Parker/Gentry Award Celebration5/23, 4:45 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
This May, the Field Museum will give the Parker/Gentry Award to Chicago-based Urban Rivers.
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- Poetry Pop-up: Menagerie of Poetry
Friday, May 24, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Alyssa Melville, South Rupununi Conservation Society5/24, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Conserving Wildlife and Culture in Guyana, the Land of the Giants
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Meet a Scientist: Alyssa Melville, South Rupununi Conservation Society
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms5/28, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
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
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Free Wednesday5/29, 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: Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Lily Pad Obstacle Course5/29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Cicada Pinning Workshop5/29, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Learn to Pin Specimens with the Pros!
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- Free Wednesday
Thursday, May 30, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry 5/30, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in our new exhibition, Unseen Oceans, to explore the depth with your own words.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
- Free Wednesday 6/5, 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: Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Local Children's Author, Markedia Alston6/5, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Free Wednesday
Friday, June 7, 2024
- Queer Botany: Flowers and their connection to the LGBTQ+ Community6/7, 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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- Queer Botany: Flowers and their connection to the LGBTQ+ Community
Saturday, June 8, 2024
- Dinopalooza Member Breakfast 6/8, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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- Dinopalooza6/8, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Join us for a roaring good time!
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
- After School Science Clubs Educator Workshop: Zoology and Conservation6/12, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Join us for this hands on learning session for educators!
- Free Wednesday 6/12, 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!
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- After School Science Clubs Educator Workshop: Zoology and Conservation
Friday, June 14, 2024
- Bloodsuckers on Broadway6/14, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Join us in our historic Stanley Field Hall for the Museum’s annual drag event!
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- Bloodsuckers on Broadway
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
- Free Wednesday 6/19, 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!
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
- Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott6/25, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Donate Blood! Save Lives!
Part of the series: Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Blood Drives
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- Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Free Wednesday6/26, 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!
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- Field Family Night: Mightiest Heroes6/26, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
Part of the series: Field Family Nights
- Free Wednesday
Friday, June 28, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM 6/28, 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: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
- Free Wednesday7/3, 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!
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- Free Wednesday
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- Free Wednesday 7/10, 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!
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- Free Wednesday
Friday, July 12, 2024
- Field Family Night: Field Games7/12, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
Part of the series: Field Family Nights
- Field Family Night: Field Games
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Free Wednesday 7/17, 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!
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- Free Wednesday
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- Free Wednesday 7/24, 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!
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- Free Wednesday
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Free Wednesday 7/31, 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!
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
- Free Wednesday 8/7, 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!
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- Free Wednesday
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
- Free Wednesday 8/14, 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!
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- Free Wednesday 8/21, 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!
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- Free Wednesday 8/28, 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!
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- Free Wednesday
Friday, August 30, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM 8/30, 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: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM
Saturday, August 31, 2024
- Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott8/31, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Donate Blood! Save Lives!
Part of the series: Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Blood Drives
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- Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Free Wednesday 9/4, 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!
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Free Wednesday 9/11, 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!
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Free Wednesday 9/18, 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!
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Free Wednesday 9/25, 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!
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Free Wednesday 10/2, 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!
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Free Wednesday 10/9, 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!
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Free Wednesday 10/16, 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!
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Friday, October 18, 2024
- Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE10/18, 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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- Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Free Wednesday 10/23, 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!
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Free Wednesday 10/30, 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!
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Free Wednesday11/6, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Friday, November 8, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosNov 8, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 9, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Free Wednesday 11/13, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Free Wednesday11/20, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Free Wednesday11/27, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Free Wednesday12/4, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Free Wednesday12/11, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Free Wednesday12/18, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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