My ticket to Pokémon Fossil Museum is for after 4:15pm. Don't you close at 5pm?

The Field Museum accepts gifts in a variety of ways to make supporting our mission easy and convenient.<ul><li>Give Online.&nbsp; Use our secure online gift processing form</li><li>Give via Check.&nbsp; Mail a check payable to “Field Museum” to one of the following addresses: <ul><li>For standard USPS “snail mail” send to: Field Museum 75 Remittance Drive, Suite #1093 Chicago, IL 60675-1093</li><li>For FedEx, UPS, or Next Day Delivery send to: Field Museum Lockbox 1093 5503 N. Cumberland Avenue Chicago, IL 60656</li></ul></li><li>Give via Cryptocurrency. Make a gift of cryptocurrency by exploring options with our partners at <a href="https://thegivingblock.com/donate/the-field-museum/">The Giving Block</a>.</li><li>Give via Appreciated Securities, ACH/wire transfer, QCD Distributions. To make a gift via any of these methods, please contact us for additional instructions.</li></ul>Any questions on making a gift via any of these giving methods may be directed to Jeanette Rodriguez, Director of Development Services, at 312.665.7285 or jrodriguez@fieldmuseum.org.

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Have another question you need answered? Visit our expanded Giving FAQ for more answers, or contact our donor support teams at 312.665.7777 or <a href="mailto:supporters@fieldmuseum.org">supporters@fieldmuseum.org.</a>

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How do I purchase a ticket to the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition? 

What is there to eat at the Field?

What does Field Museum Women in Science (FMWIS) membership mean?

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Why do we need Women in Science groups?

Will I have access to the Pokemon Fossil Museum store at Collection Quest?

Will I receive a promotional trading card with my Collection Quest ticket?

I have more questions. Who can I talk to?

Can I purchase a meal voucher in person?

Will there be food/drink at Collection Quest?

What if my entire party does not arrive at the same time?

What happens if I miss my scheduled entry time for the exhibit?

Can I select my timed-entry ticket to the exhibit?

Can I purchase a ticket to Collection Quest upon arrival on the day of the event?

Does a ticket to Collection Quest include access to other exhibits in the museum?

Does a ticket to Collection Quest include admission to the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit?

What happens if I purchased Collection Quest tickets by mistake?

Are Collection Quest tickets transferable?

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Will I receive a promotional trading card with my Family Night ticket?

Pokémon trading Archeops card.

How do I obtain the Pokémon Trading Card Game promo card commemorating the Pokémon Fossil Museum?

What happens if I miss my scheduled entry time for Family Night?

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Does a ticket to Family Night include admission to the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit?

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Are Family Night tickets transferable?

Can I select my timed-entry ticket?

Will the promotional trading card be available for all museum visitors? Will the cards be restocked if they run out?

Can I purchase the Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise outside of the Field Museum?

Do you have plans to restock Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise should items sell out?

What are the purchase limits for Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise? 

Will there be a retail experience for the Pokémon Fossil Museum?

 How long should I plan to spend in the exhibition? 

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At what time should I arrive at the museum to see the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition? 

Do the tickets required for the Member Preview Days count against my allotment of Pokémon Fossil Museum tickets?

Are there packages I can purchase to save money when visiting Chicago?

I have Chicago CityPASS®, Go City pass, or am eligible for discounted admission that I cannot reserve online—how can I secure tickets to the Pokémon Fossil Museum?

I'm a teacher, what should I expect in the exhibit?

What happens if I need to reschedule my group's visit? 

Can I purchase tickets for the exhibit on the day of my group’s visit? 

Can I receive a refund for students who missed the field trip?

 How long should my group plan to spend in the exhibition? 

Is there any special programming for my students?

I missed my group’s entry time. What should we do? 

In order to ensure that groups have a great visit, pre-K through 5th-grade students must be accompanied by a minimum of one adult for every five students and a maximum of one adult for every child. Students in 6th through 12th grade must be accompanied by a minimum of one adult for every ten students and a maximum of one adult for every child.

How many chaperones can my Illinois School Group bring?

After you submit your registration form, you will receive an email with an invoice PDF. You can submit that payment amount by mailing a check before the trip or calling our office at (312) 665-7500 with a credit card.

Payment must be received 2 weeks prior to your trip date. If payment is not received 2 weeks prior to the field trip date, tickets will be released to the general public.

How do I submit payment?

Illinois groups registered at least 2 weeks in advance are allotted a discounted price of $7 per person to enter the &nbsp;Pok&eacute;mon Fossil Museum exhibition. Every person entering the exhibit will need a ticket.

Your group will still be able to enter all General Admission exhibits on your trip.Limited tickets are reserved for Illinois field trip groups each day.

How much are tickets for the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition for Illinois field trip groups?

Starting March 3, Illinois field trip groups may register using our <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/register-your-field-trip-group">field trip registration form</a>. &nbsp;All field trips should be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Limited tickets are reserved for Illinois field trip groups each day.&nbsp;

How can my group register for a field trip to see the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition?

When will tickets be available for Illinois school groups?

Unfortunately, there are no scholarships available for this special exhibition. All Illinois students, chaperones, and teachers on the field trip who are visiting the exhibit must pay $7 to enter. You can still book your <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/landing/field-trips">General Admission field trip</a> for free, and visit the Evolving Planet exhibition to learn about fossils.

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Join us at the Field Museum for a celebration of all things anime. Enjoy a model-making tutorial with Mohammed Masoud of La Estrella, a panel co-moderated by podcaster and self-proclaimed nerd Malcom Crawford and Field Museum Project Manager for Africa Hall Community Engagement Angelica London, live music by DJ EvieTheCool, and a cosplay contest!
Come early to catch your favorites: SUE the T.rex, the Chicago Archaeopteryx, Tsavo Lions, priceless gems and jades, and then stay late for Level Up: Anime at the Museum— included in general admission! Add special exhibitions After the Age of Dinosaurs and Pokemon Fossil Museum separately.
This event takes place from 5:30pm-8:30pm. The museum will be open from 9am-9pm.

Level Up: Anime at the Museum

Legendary Late Hours

Enjoy extended museum hours from 9am to 9pm, last entry at 8pm.

Enjoy extended museum hours from 9am to 9pm, last entry at 8pm

Cosplay competition, panel discussion, model making, and music!

Legendary Late Hours: Open until 9pm on select dates

<h3>Panelists</h3>

Malcolm Crawford - Co-moderator, podcaster and creator&nbsp; Angelica London - Co-moderator, Field Museum Project Manager for Africa Hall Community Engagement&nbsp; EvieTheCool - Panelist, DJ&nbsp; Ella McCann - Panelist, Head of Partner Activation at The Executives' Club of Chicago D'Andre Adonis - Panelist, Singer and artist&nbsp; Mohammed Masoud, Model-making, Owner, La Estrella&nbsp;

Educators will explore Native histories and contemporary experiences through the lens of continuity, resilience, and joy. The program will feature keynote speaker Dr. Gabrielle Tayac (Piscataway), whose work centers Native history, identity, and contemporary Indigenous experiences. Through guided discussion, exhibition exploration, and educator-centered activities, participants will examine how Native peoples and communities have responded to historical challenges while continuing to shape the present and future.
Participants will consider ways to move beyond narratives that position Native peoples only in the past and explore classroom approaches that connect difficult histories with stories of resistance, reclamation, cultural continuity, and joy. Educators will also engage in a collaborative art-making activity focused on how communities express resilience and joy and leave with ideas and resources for bringing these perspectives into their own teaching.
<h3>Your registration includes</h3>
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Looking to be more environmentally friendly? You can find public transit options <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/directions-parking">here</a>.
Participants must register by September 19, 2026, to guarantee parking validation.&nbsp;
Program questions? Contact Samantha Chapleau, <a href="mailto:schapleau@fieldmuseum.org">schapleau@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

Presented in partnership with the National Museum of the American Indian and Teaching for Change.

Acknowledgments

Native Knowledge 360° Teach In: Cultural Sovereignty and Solidarity on the 250th

Stories in Motion: Early Childhood, Identity, Movement, and Making

Join us in person at the Field Museum for a professional learning experience and workshop!

Professional Development for Educators

Explore Native histories and contemporary experiences through resilience, continuity, and joy while gaining practical strategies for bringing these perspectives into teaching. 

Field Favorites in ASL  

See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

Learning from Coast Salish Weaving and Woolly Dogs

In this session created especially for Early Childhood teachers, hear from Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun (Snuneymuxw) about storytelling and the importance of the Woolly Dogs for the Coast Salish people.
Then, take on the role of a student as we connect the story of the Woolly Dogs – whose hair was used in Coast Salish weaving – to a hand-on weaving activity that helps our earliest learners practice fine-motor skills and connect to special animals as well as special clothing in their lives.
<h3>Educators will</h3>
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Understand: We learn by doing and making connections to what we already know. Weaving tells a story, and storytelling in the Coast Salish community is a powerful means of conveying knowledge, expressing identity, and preserving culture.
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Do: Practice weaving, listen to a story about the Woolly Dogs and their importance to Coast Salish people, and make personal connections.
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Feel: Prepared to utilize best practices in early childhood learning to make the unfamiliar familiar.
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Registration is open to formal and informal educators of all levels, though activities for this session are most applicable for PreK-Grade 2 teachers.
<h3>Your registration includes</h3>
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Parking&nbsp;
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Looking to be more environmentally-friendly? You can find public transit options <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/directions-parking">here</a>.
Registration will remain open until Tuesday, October 20, 2026, or until full. Participants must register by October 20 to guarantee parking validation.
Program questions? Contact Samantha Chapleau, <a href="mailto:schapleau@fieldmuseum.org">schapleau@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

This program is made possible with the generous support of Lilly Endowment, Inc.&nbsp;

<h3 dir="ltr">Illinois Educators will earn 2 hours of Professional Development for attending this training.</h3>

<h4 dir="ltr">Standards Alignment</h4>

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Unit 1: Getting Along Together
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Unit 4: From the Past to the Future
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Grade 1: Living, Learning, and Working Together
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<h4>Illinois Physical Development and Health Standards</h4>
19.A.ECa Engage in active play using gross- and fine-motor skills.
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SS.1.G.3. Compare how people in different types of communities use local and worldwide environments to meet their daily needs
<h4 dir="ltr">Illinois Social Studies Standards – History&nbsp;</h4>
SS.K.H.1. Compare life in the past to life today, including the points of view of diverse groups of people.
<h4 dir="ltr">Illinois Social/Emotional Development Standards</h4>
1.A.ECa Show empathy, sympathy, and caring for others.
30.C.ECa Exhibit eagerness and curiosity as a learner.&nbsp;
30.C.ECb Demonstrate persistence and creativity in seeking solutions to problems.&nbsp;
30.C.ECc Show some initiative, self-direction, and independence in actions.&nbsp;
30.C.ECd Demonstrate engagement and sustained attention in activities.
<h4>Common Core State Standards – ELA</h4>
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
<h4 dir="ltr">Social Justice Standards&nbsp;</h4>
DI.K-2.8 I want to know about other people and how our lives and experiences are the same and different.

Please carefully review our updated policy regarding age requirements for Dozin' with the Dinos attendees.

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<li>Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into a Dozin' with the Dinos event. Families and groups with children under the age of 6 may be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>Adults may not attend Dozin' with the Dinos without a child between the ages of 6-12. If you attend the event and do not have children in your party, you will be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>If you've purchased tickets incorrectly by mistake, you have until 2 weeks prior to the event to request a refund. After the two week period no refunds will be given, and you will not be admitted to the event.</li>
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If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email: overnights@fieldmuseum.org or give us a call at 312-665-7525.

Age Policy

See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 14 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin’ with the Dinos.
Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist’s expedition to learn how fossils form? Choose from these challenges and more as the night unfolds. No two nights at the museum are the same, but each is an adventure!
<h3>Tickets for 2027 Dozin' events go on sale soon!</h3>
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<li>Monday, August 24th - General Public</li>
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Tickets to Dozin’ with the Dinos scheduled for January, February, and March will include admission to the Pokémon Fossil Museum. Timed tickets will be assigned to all Dozin’ ticketholders prior to the event. All sales are final.

Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos is supported by Utz Brands&nbsp;

Utz Brands

Dozin' with the Dinos

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Media for Visiting SUE the T. rex: What to Know Before You Go

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The smallest of museum visitors can get up close and personal with the largest dinos at our special events.

© Ed Lines, Jr

Settle in for a snooze next to your favorite species at Dozin' with the Dinos!

Science is more fun in your pajamas.

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Ultimate SUE Sleepover 

All Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos tickets include a sleeping spot in the&nbsp;exhibitions, discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits,&nbsp;general admission to the Museum the following day, an evening snack, and a&nbsp;continental breakfast. Upgrade to sleep near the dinos in&nbsp;Evolving Planet,&nbsp;or SUE with the Ultimate SUE package!

Groups of 15 or more can get discounted tickets with all standard amenities&mdash;learn more and register via the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjoMYuxAVCgGvcpVOEwSKU7AfaHKvPlLU2Erv3h50mrp2Lcw/viewform">Group Info Form.</a>

All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.

2027 Ticket Packages

Welcome to Dozin' with the Dinos at the Field Museum

Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park

All Dozin’ with the Dinos tickets include a sleeping spot in the&nbsp;exhibitions, discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits,&nbsp;general admission to the Museum the following day, an evening snack, and a&nbsp;continental breakfast. Upgrade to sleep near the dinos in&nbsp;Evolving Planet,&nbsp;or SUE with the Ultimate SUE package!

Groups of 15 or more can get discounted tickets with all standard amenities—learn more and register via the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqNYWa048zKci5SUk2zdf1kMi7j3SWUujH9UP2yysGv4Vm5Q/viewform">Group Info Form.</a>

All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.

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 scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!
Tickets to Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos scheduled for September 18th and November 6th will include admission to the Pok&eacute;mon Fossil Museum. Timed tickets will be assigned to all Dozin&rsquo; ticketholders prior to the event. All sales are final.

2026 Tickets Packages

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 scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin’ Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!
Tickets to Dozin’ with the Dinos scheduled for September 18th and November 6th will include admission to the Pokémon Fossil Museum. Timed tickets will be assigned to all Dozin’ ticketholders prior to the event. All sales are final.

All Dozin’ with the Dinos tickets include a sleeping spot in the&nbsp;exhibitions, discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits,&nbsp;general admission to the Museum the following day, an evening snack, and a&nbsp;continental breakfast. Upgrade to sleep near the dinos in&nbsp;Evolving Planet, or SUE with the Ultimate SUE package!

Groups of 15 or more can get discounted tickets with all standard amenities—learn more and register via the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqNYWa048zKci5SUk2zdf1kMi7j3SWUujH9UP2yysGv4Vm5Q/viewform">Group Info Form.</a>

All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.

&nbsp;Purchase a meal voucher ahead of time for a discounted rate of $20. Meal vouchers include a main dish, side and dessert. Menu will be provided closer to the event date.&nbsp;

All ticket sales are final. Please email us at adults@fieldmuseum.org or call 312.665.7303 with any questions.&nbsp;

Join us for a 21+ evening celebrating games around the world, woven together with a museum-wide mystery.&nbsp;
Try your hand playing ancient board games from around the world - The Royal Game of Ur, Nine Men’s Morris, and more! From games tied to ritual and the afterlife to those built on strategy and chance, discover how play has connected people across civilizations for thousands of years and influenced games we still play today.
But this game night comes with a mystery.&nbsp;
As the evening unfolds, you'll uncover clues left behind by an anonymous scientist who believed a hidden secret was concealed within the museum. Follow the trail, solve puzzles hidden throughout the exhibits and game lounges, and piece together the mystery.&nbsp;
Will you uncover the truth behind the scientist's secret?
All permanent exhibitions will be open for the duration of the event. The Pokémon Fossil Museum and After the Age of Dinosaurs will not be open. Tickets include light snacks, beer and wine. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.&nbsp;

Game Night: The Scientist’s Secret

Field Faire: A Knight at the Museum 

Museum After Hours

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Join us on October 7th for a vibrant community celebration honoring the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Latin America through music, education, and community connection. Kick off the day with an energetic cultural performance by La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón, then explore our Community &amp; Career Fair featuring Field Museum staff and local organizations sharing educational resources, career pathways, and opportunities to get involved.
Designed with youth and families in mind, this event welcomes Chicago-area middle and high school students, educators, and visitors of all ages to connect with community partners, discover future opportunities, and celebrate Latin American heritage in a fun and engaging environment.
10:30am-11am: La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón performance 11-12pm: Community and Career Fair&nbsp; Location: Stanley Field Hall
This event is included with General Admission, which is free to <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events/free-wednesdays">Illinois residents on Wednesdays</a>.

Sigamos Adelante: Community and Career Fair

Cultural Programming

This event is part of our celebration of <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/latin-american-heritage-month">Latin American Heritage Month</a>.&nbsp;

Thank you to all the Field Museum staff who helped organize LAHM programming.

Join us for a fun, interactive PlayDate complete with music, movement, instruments and more! Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in program led by Karim Nagi, musician &amp; educator. Karim Nagi will lead young artists to collectively compose a unique performance using rhythm, melody, color, fabric and body movement.

PlayLab PlayDate: A is for Artist! Song Makers with Karim Nagi

PlayLab PlayDate: Diwali Storytime and Craft

PlayLab PlayDate: Tully Monster Celebration with Paul Mayer

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!

PlayLab PlayDates

The Crown Family PlayLab offers PlayLab PlayDates on select Wednesdays and Saturdays. PlayLab PlayDates are drop-in activities, free to museum guests with children ages 2-6, featuring storytime sessions, music, crafts, science experiments, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pre-registration is not required! Sessions take place in the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/halls-and-galleries/crown-family-playlab">Crown Family PlayLab</a>.&nbsp;

Program length varies, usually from 20 minutes to 1 hour.

For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1771856923-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs-updated.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

Purchase a meal voucher ahead of time for a discounted rate of $20. Meal vouchers include a main dish, side, and dessert. Menu will be provided closer to the event date. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available upon request.

All ticket sales are final. For the safety of all guests, please do not wear costumes that cover your face or include prop weapons of any kind.

Please email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:adults@fieldmuseum.org">adults@fieldmuseum.org</a> or call 312.665.7303 with any questions.

Huzzah, and may fortune favor thy order.

For one enchanted evening, the hallowed halls of the Field Museum will transform into a realm of myth, merriment, and discovery for a 21+ Renaissance-inspired celebration unlike any other.
Upon arrival, guests shall join one of four noble orders — Science, Record, Research, or the Dissemination of Knowledge — the founding muses upon which the museum was built, and rally behind their Champion of Discovery throughout the evening’s festivities. By participating in activities, demonstrations, and challenges across the museum, guests will earn tokens for their order in a friendly competition to determine who shall be crowned Master of the Sciences at evening’s end.
From mead and brewing to medicinal herbs, metallurgy, and the study of mythical creatures through history and folklore, each corner of the museum offers new wonders rooted in science and history to uncover.
Gather your friends, dress for the occasion, and prepare for a night of merriment, mystery, and discovery throughout the museum.&nbsp;
All permanent exhibitions will be open for the duration of the event. Tickets include light snacks, beer and wine. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.&nbsp;

Hear ye, seekers of wonder, scholars of the arts, and revelers of science and sorcery—

Come discover the incredible diversity of amphibians with Conservation Ecologist &amp; Field Museum Curator of Amphibians Diego Santana. We'll explore the three major groups of living amphibians (with a focus on frogs and toads) to learn about their diversity, biology, fascinating adaptations, and the important roles they play in ecosystems around the world.

Meet a Scientist: Diversity of Amphibians

Meet a Scientist: fan-Tusk-tic Dicynodonts

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Meet a Scientist

Young visitors and a museum educator examine a teaching specimen together in the Grainger Science Hub

Meet a Scientist in the Grainger Science Hub

Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.

During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/halls-and-galleries/grainger-science-hub">Grainger&nbsp;Science Hub</a>. They'll discuss their work and share real items from the museum’s collection of nearly 40 million objects. From collections care to field work, and dinosaurs to ecology, there’s a world of science to explore.

Visit the&nbsp;Science Hub on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.

Join us for a 1-hour virtual professional development where educators will explore the importance of focused field trips, learn strategies for making meaningful curriculum connections, and discover how to plan impactful learning experiences for students.

Virtual Professional Development: Planning Purposeful Focused Field Trips  

Join us as we continue our Virtual Professional Development Series! 

Educator Virtual Professional Development Series

Learn how to book and plan purposeful museum visits that maximize student learning.

Harris Learning Collection Educator Giveaway

Help us get rid of surplus inventory!

Dicynodonts are a remarkable group of ancient mammal relatives famous for being the first group to evolve true tusks. Using paleohistology - the study of fossil tissues - we can peer within dicynodont tusks to uncover a wealth of biological information preserved inside.
Join Ken Angielczyk and Kara Mia Ehler in the Science Hub to microscopically explore fossilized tusks and reveal how these animals lived, grew, and adapted to their environment about 255 million years ago!

Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.

During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/halls-and-galleries/grainger-science-hub">Grainger&nbsp;Science Hub</a>. They'll discuss their work and share real items from the museum’s collection of nearly 40 million objects. From collections care to field work, and dinosaurs to ecology, there’s a world of science to explore.

Visit the&nbsp;Science Hub&nbsp;on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.

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