Student Programs

Download the 2012-2013 Student and Educator Programs Catalog for Illinois Schools

If you are an out-of-state educator, visit here for field trip programs and registration.

Educators, pardon our dust! Throughout 2013, we will be closing a handful of exhibitions for general maintenance. Fortunately there's plenty more to see at the Museum during your field trip! Feel free to contact us at educators@fieldmuseum.org for recommendations of alternate destinations within the Museum. Note that this schedule is subject to change.

2012-2013 School Year
Exhibition Temporary Closings

April - mid May: Mammals of Africa
mid May - late June: Africa (partial)
late June - August: North American Indians

Looking to engage your students in deep learning at the Museum? Our Student Programs offer teachers and students a way to explore a specific topic and practice scientific process skills through hands-on investigations and immersive experiences on-site.

Unless otherwise noted, Student Programs are 2 hours and 30 minutes long (30 minutes for lunch) and include activities in our classrooms and specific exhibitions. A maximum of 35 students may be registered for a Student Program. Pre-registration is required online. To learn more about the programs offered for your group, visit:

Questions? Call our Reservations Office at 312-665-7500 or email fieldtrip@fieldmuseum.org. Or, contact Student Programs at 312-665-7548 or studentprograms@fieldmuseum.org.