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

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Who can join the Field Museum Women in Science (FMWIS)?

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?

I have more questions about Family Night. Who can I talk to?

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Will there be food/drink at Family Night?

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

What happens if I purchased Family Night tickets by mistake?

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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Come meet Biologists from Asociación ANAI, as well as fish biologists from the Field Museum, as we discuss biodiversity and conservation in freshwater systems in Costa Rica. Visitors can see examples from the Field's collection of the amazing fish diversity in tropical rivers.
Asociación ANAI is a conservation organization based in the Talamanca region of Costa Rica. The Field Museum is excited to announce Asociación ANAI as this year's Parker/Gentry Award winners, a conservation award given out annually by the Field Museum of Natural History to recognize impactful conservation work across the globe.

Freshwater Biodiversity and Conservation in Costa Rica

Observational Drawing Using Unusual Specimens

What did Tanyka eat? Reconstructing the diet of an ancient Brazilian tetrapod

Threads Tell Stories: How Archaeologists Read Andean Textiles

Meet a Scientist: The Science of Interpretation

Meet a Scientist: Diversity of Amphibians

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&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.

Purchase a meal voucher in advance for $20. Meal vouchers include a main dish, side, and dessert. This meal is only available with prepurchased meal vouchers. Additional food and beverage will be available for purchase on site.

<ul>
<li>Chicken Masala - Juicy Chicken Breast, with a Spicy Masala Sauce Served over Steamed Haricot Verts and Roasted Fingerling Potato Or</li>
<li>Tofu Masala - Seasoned Tofu with a Spicy Masala Sauce served over Steamed Haricot Verts and Roasted Fingerling Potato</li>
<li>Key Lime Pie Cup</li>
</ul>

All ticket sales are final. Please email us at <a href="mailto:adults@fieldmuseum.org">adults@fieldmuseum.org</a> 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.&nbsp;

Game Night: The Scientist’s Secret

Secrets and Specimens

Museum After Hours

Visitors reacting to seeing jarred specimens at an event.

Tickets

Step into the shadows of science at this 21+ after-hours event where eerie tales meet evidence. Secrets and Specimens invites you to explore strange stories and unsettling legends from the Field’s collections—and uncover how science helps explain the unexplainable.
Explore pop-up storytelling sessions scattered throughout the galleries, where Field Museum staff and scientists bring chilling true stories to life. Hear how the museum and its collections have played a role in uncovering mysteries, investigating unusual cases, and revealing the unexpected connections between science, history, and the world around us.
Plus, put your own skills to the test with hands-on mystery-solving activities and observation-based challenges that explore how scientists use the tools of their trade to separate science from superstition.
Follow the clues, and you may even discover a hidden speakeasy tucked within the museum, offering a moody retreat for the curious.
Whether you’re a skeptic, a storyteller, or a science lover, Secrets and Specimens invites you to see the museum in a whole new light—where every strange tale hides a scientific truth waiting to be uncovered.
Tickets include light snacks, beer, and wine. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

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Purchase a meal voucher ahead of time for $20. Meal vouchers include a main dish, side dish and dessert. Menu will be shared closer to the event. Gluten free and vegan options will be available upon request. All meal vouchers must be purchased before the event.

Limited stations will be available at the Field Bistro for purchase at the event.

All ticket sales are final. 

Please email us at <a href="mailto:adults@fieldmuseum.org">adults@fieldmuseum.org</a> or call 312.665.7264 with any questions.&nbsp;

Come meet Field Museum Artist in Residence Peggy Macnamara as she discusses her technique to seeing - and sketching - the natural world. Visitors can try their hand at sketching "unusual" specimens from Field Museum collections while learning more about Macnamara's five tips for sketching natural specimens: squint, crawl, locate, measure, and correct.
Peggy Macnamara has been the Field Museum's Artist in Residence since 1990. She has traveled the world with Field Museum scientists to paint nature and illustrate conservation efforts. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and is an exhibiting artist.

Image: Pullman National Monument &amp; State Historic Park, Chicago, IL - Photo by Scott Shigley, courtesy Site Design Group
<h3>What Can We Learn from the Power of Solidarity?</h3>
This session explores a pivotal moment in African American, Filipino American, and Mexican American history that demonstrates the power of workers coming together to challenge unfair systems. Educators will examine how Filipino and African American workers built alliances in response to efforts to undermine the Pullman Porters’ Union, and how these connections contributed to broader movements for change.
<h4>Participants will</h4>
<ul>
<li>Examine how Filipino and African American workers worked together to address shared challenges.</li>
<li>Explore how collective action can create change.</li>
<li>Analyze primary and secondary sources through an inquiry-based approach.</li>
<li>Develop strategies for incorporating student questions and reflection into classroom inquiry.</li>
<li>Explore opportunities for experiential learning at Pullman National Historical Park.</li>
</ul>
Educators who complete the workshop series will receive 6 hours of Illinois Professional Development Credit (CPDUs).
Questions? Contact Ria Pretekin, <a href="mailto:rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org">rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org</a>&nbsp;

Field Museum Connections: AANHPI Stories &amp; the TEAACH Act programming is made possible with the generous support of the Cyrus Tang Foundation.

Acknowledgments

Cyrus Tang Foundation

Experiential Learning with the Field Museum at the Pullman National Historical Park

Marshallese Storytelling in the Classroom 

Creating Classroom Libraries: Centering Representation in Children’s Literature

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

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

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

Professional Development for Educators

Thursday, November 5

Illustration provided by Filmmakers
Join us for a special professional learning experience exploring Marshallese history and culture through the Field Museum’s refreshed Marshall Islands exhibit and new educator resources. Using UCLA’s Foundations and Futures multimedia textbook, educators will dive into the complex history between the United States and the Marshall Islands, examine the lasting impacts of U.S. nuclear testing and other historical events, and explore why Marshallese communities in the Midwest are growing and what these experiences mean for students and communities today.
Participants will see the newly unveiled exhibition, engage with classroom-ready resources, and screen 67 Bombs to Enid, followed by a panel discussion and Q&amp;A with the film’s director/producer and Marshallese cultural experts. Together, we’ll consider how museums, educators, and communities can center Marshallese voices and perspectives in the classroom.

Tuesday, December 15

<h3>Registration Includes</h3>

<ul>
<li>Screening of 67 Bombs to Enid</li>
<li>Meet-and-greet with filmmakers</li>
<li>Exclusive viewing of the Marshall Islands exhibition</li>
<li>Continental breakfast</li>
<li>Soldier Field parking</li>
<li>General admission to the Field Museum</li>
</ul>

Registration will remain open until December 10, or until the program reaches capacity.

Educators who complete the workshop series will receive&nbsp;6 hours of Illinois Professional Development Credit (CPDUs).

Questions? Contact Ria Pretekin, <a href="mailto:rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org">rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org</a>&nbsp;

Illustration copyright (c) 2026 Kristen Balouch; Published in 2026 by Red Comet Press, LLC, Brooklyn, NY
Join us at the Field Museum for an inspiring professional learning experience exploring how children's literature can help educators create affirming, culturally responsive classroom libraries. Educators will examine how thoughtfully selected books can foster identity, belonging, empathy, and critical thinking while expanding students' understanding of different communities, cultures, and lived experiences.
The workshop will feature a keynote address by Dr. Taraneh Matloob, Associate Professor of Literacy Education and children's literature scholar, whose research and writing center on multicultural children's literature and its role in literacy education. Participants will explore practical strategies for evaluating and selecting books that serve as both windows into others' experiences and mirrors that reflect students' own identities.
Drawing on Dr. Matloob's expertise as both a scholar and picture book author, educators will engage in discussion around representation, perspective, and the power of storytelling in the elementary and middle grades. Participants will leave with tools and resources to thoughtfully build and evaluate classroom libraries that reflect a range of cultures, identities, experiences, and perspectives.
As part of this unique experience, attendees will enjoy a special viewing of items from the Field Museum's Iran Collection, offering an opportunity to connect literature with material culture and deepen understanding of Persian history and storytelling traditions. The day will conclude with a meet-and-greet and book signing with Dr. Matloob for her picture books <a href="https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/invisible">An Invisible River to Cross</a> and <a href="https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/dearnewfriend">My Dear Friend</a>.
Whether you are building a new classroom library or reexamining the books already on your shelves, this workshop will provide practical strategies, meaningful dialogue, and museum-based resources to support thoughtful and culturally responsive literacy instruction.

Illustration copyright (c) 2026 Kristen Balouch; Published in 2026 by Red Comet Press, LLC, Brooklyn, NY

Illustration copyright (c) 2026 Kristen Balouch; Published in 2026 by Red Come Press, LLC, Brooklyn, NY

Thursday, October 1

Registration will remain open until September 25 or until the program reaches capacity.

<h3>Registration Includes</h3>

<ul>
<li>Keynote presentation by Dr. Taraneh Matloob</li>
<li>Workshop materials and instructional resources</li>
<li>A signed copy of <a href="https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/invisible">An Invisible River to Cross</a></li>
<li>A signed copy of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/dearnewfriend">My Dear Friend</a></li>
<li>Meet-and-greet and book signing with the author</li>
<li>Exclusive viewing of objects from the Field Museum's Iran Collection</li>
<li>Continental breakfast</li>
<li>Soldier Field parking</li>
<li>General admission to the Field Museum</li>
</ul>

Educators who complete the workshop series will receive 6 hours of Illinois Professional Development Credit (CPDUs).

Questions? Contact Ria Pretekin, <a href="mailto:rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org">rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org</a>&nbsp;

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!
<h3>Cosplay Contest</h3>
Please read the <a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1788362240-field-museum-cosplay-contest-rules.pdf">contest rules</a> carefully. The contest is open to individuals 13 and older. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign a waiver in order to participate.
Museum staff and volunteers may enter the contest, but are not eligible for prizes.
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 Pokémon 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 Contest Rules

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

<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;

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PlayLab PlayDate: Diwali Storytime and Craft

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>.

Lost City Explorers will dive into a lost Egyptian city hidden beneath the sea. Explorers will search for hidden treasure, examine ancient artifacts, and discover the story they tell about the past. Through hands-on activities and imaginative play, we will explore like archaeologists, uncovering clues and bringing ancient Egypt to life.

Itty Bitty Explorers: Lost City Explorers

Itty Bitty Explorers: T. rex Teeth & Tails 

Itty Bitty Explorers: Fossil Finder

Explore the wonders of the museum through workshops for ages 3-5!

Itty Bitty Explorers

<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">For more information, please see the <a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1787322427-2026-27-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" style="letter-spacing: 0px;">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">.

Crown Family PlayLab Program Policies

T. rex Teeth and Tails explores what made Tyrannosaurus rex one of the most remarkable dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth. Through interactive activities and museum exploration, Itty Bitty Explorers will discover how T. rex used its powerful teeth and strong tail to eat, balance, move, and survive.

Fossil Finders will explore like real paleontologists and uncover the wonder of fossils like never before! Through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and exploration of the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit, we will discover how fossils help us learn about life long ago and continue to inspire us today.

Join us for a talk by Steve Kessel from the Shedd Aquarium.
This session will take place in Ward Hall on the lower level.
The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This series connects the Field Museum’s research, collections, conservation, and associated community with professionals at the forefront of life, geophysical, and social sciences. Lectures are open to the public and regularly highlight or complement research conducted by Field Museum staff and affiliates.
Have a speaker to suggest? Contact us at armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org.

Armour Seminar: Steve Kessel

Armour Seminar: Sabina Cveček

Armour Seminar: Bernard Goffinet

A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series

Join us for the first seminar of the season as Sabina Cveček presents the talk Kinship Trouble: Anthropological Perspectives on the Ancient DNA Revolution.
This session will take place in Ward Hall on the lower level.
The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This series connects the Field Museum’s research, collections, conservation, and associated community with professionals at the forefront of life, geophysical, and social sciences. Lectures are open to the public and regularly highlight or complement research conducted by Field Museum staff and affiliates.
Have a speaker to suggest? Contact us at armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org.

This week's session features a talk by <a href="https://bryology.eeb.uconn.edu/bernard-goffinet/">Bernard Goffinet</a>, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut.
This session will take place in Ward Hall on the lower level.
The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This series connects the Field Museum’s research, collections, conservation, and associated community with professionals at the forefront of life, geophysical, and social sciences. Lectures are open to the public and regularly highlight or complement research conducted by Field Museum staff and affiliates.
Have a speaker to suggest? Contact us at armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org.

*The Nocturnal Garden Walk is a one-hour, limited-capacity tour of the Rice Native Gardens to learn about bats, raccoons, opossums, and other nocturnal residents. Gain early access to Boo with SUE and explore the gardens with a scientist! In the event of inclement weather, enjoy a tour of the museum's behind-the-scenes mammal collections instead.

Trick-or-treat yourself to a night at the Field Museum! This after hours Halloween party will be a scream for all ages. Whether you're a ghost, ghoul, or guest, you'll have the opportunity to trick or treat with SUE and our team of scientists, getting up close and personal with spooky specimens from the museum's collections along the way! Then, enter the realm of nocturnal creatures and take on our special walkthrough attraction, Dioramas in the Dark. Your senses will be put to the test in a series of challenges and obstacles as the lights go out and the “Dead Zoo” comes to life!
Costumes encouraged!
For the safety of all guests, please do not wear costumes that cover your face or include prop weapons of any kind.
Guests are encouraged to register in advance. All sales are final. Access to all museum exhibitions, including the Crown Family PlayLab, Underground MisAdventure: Zombie Fungus!, Pokemon Fossil Museum, and After the Age of Dinosaurs, is included with admission. Get your tickets for Boo with SUE below!
Parking for Boo with SUE can now be purchased in advance directly through Soldier Field - North Garage. Rates are subject to change for parking that is purchased upon your arrival on the day of your event.&nbsp;Please purchase parking in advance by following <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/?doing_wp_cron=1692375913.0622060298919677734375">this link</a> and selecting Boo with SUE on October 30th.
For all other questions, please email us at familynights@fieldmuseum.org or call us at 312.665.7525.

Family Field Nights: Boo with SUE

Explore science after hours with the whole family!

Field Family Nights

Young visitors check out some spooky science at Boo! with SUE

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Nocturnal Garden Walk Ticket*

See an ‘ancient living fossil’ and hear about the research into their diet being led by Syd Joheim, Prince Intern, and Ken Angielczyk, MacArthur Curator of Paleomammalogy. Tanyka, a Permian stem tetrapod from Brazil, is known only for its jaws that have extensive fields of tiny teeth on their&nbsp;inner surface. These unique features suggest they had a different diet than&nbsp;other early tetrapods who lived over 275 million years ago. Discover how researchers hope to gain insight into what it might have been eating by&nbsp;comparing the complexity of these teeth to those of other contemporary&nbsp;species and examining micro-wear patterns on the teeth to reconstruct their diet.

What can a piece of cloth tell us about the people who made and used it? Using contemporary Andean textiles, alongside images from archaeological research, visitors will be encouraged to look closely at fibers, threads, weaving techniques, colors, and patterns and discuss how these details can help archaeologists understand technology, identity, labor, and everyday life in the past. Become a “textile detective” as you consider what clues different materials and manufacturing choices can provide about the people and communities that produced them.
Presented by Rosa María Varillas, PhD Candidate in Anthropology, University of Illinois Chicago; Scientific Affiliate, Field Museum.

Let your poems soar with our pterosaurs. Eric will be on the upper level near the perching quetzalcoatlus replica.

Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a T. rex. Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago. See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric Elshtain, the Field Museum's first poet in residence.&nbsp;
Join us for a series of weekly events that change how you see the museum—whether you’ve visited once or dozens of times. Encounter objects from our collection. Tour an exhibition. Find our poet in residence at a typewriter station to craft your own poem!
Eric hosts pop-ups most Thursdays from 10am–12pm, in locations across the museum. No prior knowledge of poetry needed. &nbsp;

Poetry Pop-up: On the Wings of Pterosaurs

Poetry Pop-up: Insects and Poems

Discover the natural world through poetry at weekly pop-up events featuring the Field’s poet in residence.

Poetry Pop-up

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