Exhibitions

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Revisit the incredible array of exhibits previously shown at the FIeld Museum. Learn more below.

Natural Wonders: A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel

Dec 9, 2011

to Apr 22, 2012

Temporary Exhibition

Discovered in 1996 and dating to A.D.300, uncover the stories hidden in its imagery in this rare public viewing.

Travelogues and Technologies—from Small Sketches to the Biggest Book

Feb 11, 2011

to Apr 15, 2012

Temporary Exhibition

Uncover extraordinary stories of travel, scientific discovery, and rare encounters, only at The Field Museum.

Whales: Giants of the Deep

May 20, 2011

to Jan 16, 2012

Temporary Exhibition

Immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world of whales.

Chocolate: Around the World

Oct 5, 2011

to Jan 8, 2012

Temporary Exhibition

Discover the complete story behind the tasty treat that we crave in Chocolate.

Ground Zero 360°

Sep 2, 2011

to Jan 1, 2012

Temporary Exhibition

A police commander’s view. A photojournalist’s witness.

Design for a Living World

May 13, 2011

to Nov 13, 2011

Temporary Exhibition

Get a captivating look into the synergies between conservation and design.

The Horse

Feb 16, 2011

to Aug 14, 2011

Temporary Exhibition

Explore the profound relationship between horses and humans.

Portraits of Resilience

Oct 1, 2010

to Apr 3, 2011

Temporary Exhibition

Exhibition ran Oct 1 2010 - April 3, 2011. Through spectacular sea-and-landscapes, visitors can see firsthand the beauty of four Arctic towns, which may soon be altered forever by climate change.

Gold

Oct 20, 2010

to Mar 6, 2011

Temporary Exhibition

Discover the amazing power of gold, the mineral people have searched for, stolen for, and been inspired by, only at The Field Museum.

Lasting Impressions: Chinese Rubbings from The Field Museum

Feb 12, 2010

to Jan 3, 2011

Temporary Exhibition

Exhibition ran from Feb 12 2010—Jan 3, 2011. Explore a millennia-old Chinese art form: the rubbing. Created by pressing thin sheets of wet paper into carvings in stone and inking the surface to form an impression, rubbings perform a range of functions from sharing famous works of literature to preserving images of the deceased. Featuring two-dozen examples,...