Please complete the following request for Illinois school and community group field trips. Field trips and student programs are only available for groups of 15 or more that register 14 days prior to the visit date. When you are finished, click Submit to send your request to the Reservations Office. You will receive an immediate email verification of your reservation request.
Once we receive your request, we will verify availability and create a group reservation. We will send confirmation of that group reservation to you via e-mail within two days. If we are unable to accommodate your request, we will contact you via telephone and/or email to discuss alternatives for your group. Please note that pre-registration for field trips is required. Groups that come to the Museum without pre-registration will not be admitted.
Notice: Student Programs for PreK-2nd grade groups in the PlayLab are given on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Student Programs for 3rd -12th grade are given on Tuesday, and Thursday.
If you have questions about your reservation request or would like to speak with someone in the Reservations Office, please call 312.665.7500.
Pardon our dust! We apologize for any inconvenience, but we are currently making improvements to this exhibition. With 4.5 billion years under one roof, there is much more to see! We hope you enjoy your visit today. The following halls will be closed for repair:
February 6th – April 20th
World of Birds (Hall 15)
World of Mammals (Hall 22)
April 23rd – July 9th
Messages from the Wilderness (Hall 16)
Mammals of Asia (Hall 17)
July 10th – October 1st
Pacific Spirits (Hall 35)
Traveling the Pacific (Room 2239)
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