Schools & Education

Teaching and Learning

The Field Museum has many new and exciting educational programs and professional development opportunities to share with students and teachers.

Field Trips

Book Your Field Trip

Field Trip Planning

Programs Catalog

Field trips engage the senses, bring curriculum concepts to life, and inspire new questions. Explore our resources for planning a meaningful learning experience for students.

Educational Resources

Educator Guides

Digital Learning

Harris Loan Center

Bring learning to life through our Educator Guides, teaching collections, and digital media learning resources.

Educational Programs

Digital Learning

Teen Programs

Family Programs

Bring learning to life through our Educator Program, teaching collections, and digital media learning resources.

Professional Development

Educator Open House

Become a Leader

Educator In-services

Explore Museum exhibitions, connect with scientists, visit our collections, and take home exciting curriculum ideas though our Educator Programs.

The Department of Education, begun in 1922, offers a changing program of classes, lectures, field trips, museum overnights and special events for families, adults and children.