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9th-12th grade
February 16th, 2011
Immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world of whales.
February 15th, 2011
DNA is the thread that connects all life, but what do you really know about it? In this permanent exhibition, discover what DNA is, how it works, and what it can tell us about all life on Earth—including ourselves. Come visit us and talk to a scientist every week day from 11 am to noon.
January 11th, 2011
Marvel in the beauty and splendor of gemstones in The Field Museum’s newly renovated Grainger Hall of Gems.
January 11th, 2011
Get a captivating look into the synergies between conservation and design.
January 11th, 2011
Get a rare look at the life of Field Museum scientist Dr. Corrie Moreau, and learn how her childhood love for insects spurred a career dedicated to researching ants.
February 11th, 2013
The species of the trilobite Paradoxides are found in Europe, Africa and North America. By studying these trilobites and using paleomagnetic evidence and other clues in the rock record, combined with the Theory of Plate Tectonics geologists have been able to work out the complex story of how these fossil trilobites were distributed to so many different areas.
February 07th, 2013
This specimen, UC 9705, was collected by F. W. Stokes in February, 1902. It is the lobster Hoploparia stokesi and it has the distinction of being the first fossil collected from Antarctica and scientifically described.
February 01st, 2013
In an exciting 3D film experience, discover the T. rex named SUE like you never have before. Dare to come face-to-face with this roaring, earthshaking, and breathtaking predator in “Waking the T. rex 3D: The Story of SUE,” premiering at The Field Museum.