Poetry Pop-up: Mechanics of Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Strange Bird

Poetry Pop-up: Menagerie of Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Animal Theater

Discover the natural world through poetry at weekly pop-up events featuring the Field’s poet in residence.

Poetry Pop-up

Join Eric in the Biomechanics exhibition and build your own poem using building blocks.

Join Eric at the Chicago Archaeopteryx to celebrate what Darwin called "This strange bird."

<h2>Free Day Admission Options</h2>

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 Discounted All-Access Pass
 Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions.
 
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 <td>$16</td>
 <td>$14</td>
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 <a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/485/detail/65aff51ac9c07d122d69fa84?comboId=6660b32886d7431fdb4bd7da" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve All-Access Pass</a>
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 Discounted Discovery Pass
 Includes admission to all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition. 
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 <td>$10</td>
 <td>$8</td>
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 <a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/485/detail/5f073f71210cbe6acd1464ba?comboId=665f78d586d7431fdb4b4475" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Discovery Pass</a>
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 Basic Admission
 Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as&nbsp;Evolving Planet,&nbsp;The Ancient Americas, and&nbsp;Inside Ancient Egypt
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 <td>Free</td>
 <td>Free</td>
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 <a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/calendar?cart=true&amp;eventId=665f67a92db64f5cacdd2cf8" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Basic Admission</a>
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<h2>Proof of Residency</h2>

Tickets for Free Wednesdays are only available to Illinois residents. No special coupon, ticket, or pass is required to enter the Museum during Free Admission Days. Just present a current Illinois driver's license, state ID, or Chicago CityKey card at the ticket desk to establish proof of residency. If you do not have an Illinois identification card, you may establish residency by showing a valid photo ID along with one of the following:

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 <li>Illinois lease</li>
 <li>Illinois library card</li>
 <li>Illinois student ID with photo</li>
 <li>Illinois utility bill</li>
 <li>Illinois work ID and check stub</li>
</ul>

<h2>Museums for All</h2>

Can't make it on a free day? We offer <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit#special-offers">Museums for All and other discounts</a> all year long.

Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $3-per-person Basic admission for up to six people. Just show an EBT (Link) or WIC card when you purchase tickets at the museum. You cannot take advantage of this special offer when buying tickets online.

Museums for All is made possible by Ford Motor Company.

Illinois Free Wednesday  

Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents! 

Illinois Free Wednesdays

Join Field Museum Fossil Invertebrate Collections Manager Paul Mayer to discuss and view local fossils from the Devonian period, a time before the dinosaurs when Chicago was covered by seas. Devonian IMLS interns Ashley House, Dakota Bankole, Emman Rosko, Matthew Roy, and Spencer Saines will feature invertebrate fossils and discuss approaches to digitizing the collection for public use.
Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.
During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/grainger-science-hub">Grainger&nbsp;Science Hub</a>. They'll discuss their work and share real items from the museum&rsquo;s collection of nearly 40 million objects. From collections care to field work, and dinosaurs to ecology, there&rsquo;s a world of science to explore.
Visit the&nbsp;Science Hub on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.

Meet a Scientist: Devonian Fossils from the Midwest, and How We Digitize Them 

Meet a Scientist: Kingdom Fungi

Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM 

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Meet a Scientist

Young visitors and a museum educator examine a teaching specimen together in the Grainger Science Hub

This session features Field Museum Collections Manager Paul Mayer and the Devonian IMLS Intern team

Join Field Museum Research Scientist Matt Nelsen as we discuss the importance, diversity, and beauty of fungi. Matt Nelsen served as the subject matter expert for the Grainger Science Hub's newest exhibit, Kingdom Fungi.
Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.
During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/grainger-science-hub">Grainger&nbsp;Science Hub</a>. They'll discuss their work and share real items from the museum&rsquo;s collection of nearly 40 million objects. From collections care to field work, and dinosaurs to ecology, there&rsquo;s a world of science to explore.
Visit the&nbsp;Science Hub&nbsp;on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.

Matt Nelsen, Field Museum Research Scientist in Mycology

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session celebrating National Hot Dog Day! In this storytime session, a guest reader from the museum will read Halal Hot Dogs by Susannah Aziz. Afterwards, guests are encouraged to enjoy a hot dog at one of the many hot dog stands around museum campus. 
PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days!
 For more information, please see the <a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf" class="waffle-rich-text-link">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org.

PlayLab PlayDate: National Hot Dog Day Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: ASL Storytime with Chicago Public Library

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!

PlayLab PlayDates

<h2>Free Day Admission Options</h2>

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 Discounted All-Access Pass
 Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions.
 
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 <td>$16</td>
 <td>$14</td>
 <td>
 <a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/485/detail/65aff51ac9c07d122d69fa84?comboId=6660b32886d7431fdb4bd7da" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve All-Access Pass</a>
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 Discounted Discovery Pass
 Includes admission to all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition. 
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 <td>$10</td>
 <td>$8</td>
 <td>
 <a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/485/detail/5f073f71210cbe6acd1464ba?comboId=665f78d586d7431fdb4b4475" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Discovery Pass</a>
 </td>
 </tr>
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 <td>
 Basic Admission
 Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as&nbsp;Evolving Planet,&nbsp;The Ancient Americas, and&nbsp;Inside Ancient Egypt
 </td>
 <td>Free</td>
 <td>Free</td>
 <td>
 <a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/calendar?cart=true&amp;eventId=665f67a92db64f5cacdd2cf8&amp;membershipIds=" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Basic Admission</a>
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Pre-Registered Illinois&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/field-trips">field trips</a>&nbsp;are FREE everyday of the week!
Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our basic admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures&mdash; all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you&rsquo;ll need more than just a day to see it all. But don&rsquo;t worry&mdash; for Illinois Residents, every Wednesday in 2024 is free.&nbsp;
Please note: For the month of June, tickets for Free Wednesdays are&nbsp;only&nbsp;available to Illinois residents on-site and cannot be reserved in advance. Please ask a Visitor Services staff member for the special offer and show your Illinois proof of residency.
For your convenience during the busy summer season, Free Day tickets are available for advanced reservation online for the month of July only. Please present your proof of Illinois residency alongside your mobile tickets for express admission into the Museum. Tickets will also be available onsite subject to availability. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Accessibility: Our goal is to make all programming financially accessible without asking participants to individually request assistance. Please use the coupon code 40OFFTEACHERS to receive 40% off the full ticket price if assistance makes it possible for you to attend this event.

NCSS Standards Alignment 

Resources

The Summer Teacher Institute is made possible with the generous support of the Cyrus Tang Foundation.

Acknowledgments

Summer Teacher Institute: Applying the Hawaiian Principle of 'Ike 'Āina in Chicago Classrooms

Join us for this interdisciplinary professional learning experience for educators

Summer Teacher Institute

A group gathers at the corner of a diorama case. One man sits a desk with a typerwriter. He looks up to a family of three standing over him. The man in the middle stands with arms around the other two individuals. Both are smiling down at the man seated at the desk. A black box with a glass front holds a rock specimen and is propped up against the leg of the desk.

Poetry Pop-Up

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Join Eric in the East Hall to explore the large display case with poetry!

Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a T. rex. Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago. See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric Elshtain, the Field Museum's first poet in residence.&nbsp;
Join us for a series of weekly events that change how you see the museum—whether you’ve visited once or dozens of times. Encounter objects from our collection. Tour an exhibition. Find our poet in residence at a typewriter station to craft your own poem!
Eric hosts pop-ups most Thursdays from 10am–12pm, in locations across the museum. No prior knowledge of poetry needed. &nbsp;

Write a poem about your favorite diorama with Eric as he sits in the Hall of Mammals.

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL). July is Disability PRIDE Month. Throughout this interactive storytime, guest readers from CPL will feature stories read in English and American Sign Language (ASL) that honor the disability community's history, achievements, experiences, and identities.

July is Disability PRIDE Month!

Registration is free and open to educators of all grade levels.

Join us for an evening of discovery and learning!
On October 17, 2024&nbsp; from 5pm-8:30pm, join us for an exclusive event designed specifically for educators! Explore the Museum after hours and discover exciting new ways to engage your students. Enjoy refreshments, network with fellow educators, and gain insights into our educational programs.
The evening is free flowing, and includes access to the following
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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">After Hours Exhibit Access including our newest permanent exhibit, Native Truths: Our Voices Our Stories and the temporary exhibit, Unseen Oceans.&nbsp;</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Focused Field Trip Guides + Field Trip and Field Trip Class Sign Ups</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Interactive Science Experiences</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Scientists and Experts Showcasing their Educator Resources</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Harris Tool Kits</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Early Childhood Programming in the Crown Family PlayLab</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">School Partnerships Programming</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Professional Development Opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year.</li>
</ul>

Educator Open House

Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators.

Trick-or-treat yourself to a night at the Field Museum! This not-so-scary after hours event will be a scream for Halloween enthusiasts of all ages. Ghosts, ghouls, and other guests will get up close and personal with creepy crawlers, conduct their own owl pellet dissection, explore fascinating exhibits, and learn about spooky specimens in our collection from our team of mad scientists.
Costumes encouraged!
For the safety of all guests, please do not wear costumes that cover your face or include prop weapons of any kind.
Guests are encouraged to register in advance. Walk-ins are permitted for an upcharge as long as space is available. All sales are final.
<h2>Choose your ticket type below</h2>
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 <th>Member</th>
 <th>Non-member</th>
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 <td>Standard</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D647e07701894b8534544640e%26date%3D2024-10-18T00:00:00">$27</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=647e07701894b8534544640e&amp;date=2024-10-18T00:00:00">$30</a></td>
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 <td>Tour*</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D647f4741da59af53b7f1b076%26date%3D2024-10-18T00:00:00">$50</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=647f4741da59af53b7f1b076&amp;date=2024-10-18T00:00:00">$55</a></td>
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 <td>Family Night Season Ticket**</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D65807f1248290f368de2c98a%26date%3D2024-03-29T00:00:00">$85</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=65807f1248290f368de2c98a&amp;date=2024-03-29T00:00:00">$100</a></td>
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 *Tours are 30-45 minutes and are recommended for guests 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We will offer 2 different tours (assigned) at two different times (assigned)
 
 **Season tickets include admission to all 4 Field Family Night events.
 <h3>Parking</h3>
 Parking for Field Family Nights can now be purchased in advance directly through Soldier Field - North Garage. We have arranged for a special discounted rate of $30 per car for this event. Rates are subject to change for parking that is purchased upon your arrival on the day of your event.
 Please purchase parking in advance by following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/?doing_wp_cron=1692375913.0622060298919677734375">this link</a>&nbsp;and selecting your Field Family Night event.&nbsp;
 For all other questions, please email us at familynights@fieldmuseum.org or call us at 312.665.7525
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Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE

Explore science after hours with the whole family!

Field Family Nights

Prepare for your family night with this guide.

Field Family Nights 2024 Info Packet

Abbott Labs (new)

<h6>LEGAL NOTICE: DONORS WHO DONATE (OR ATTEMPT TO DONATE, BUT CANNOT DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS) WHOLE BLOOD OR DOUBLE RED CELLS WITH VERSITI AT THE FIELD MUSEUM WILL RECEIVE A THANK YOU GIFT OF ACCESS TO THE FIELD MUSEUM AND THE BLOODSUCKERS: LEGENDS TO LEECHES TEMPORARY EXHIBITION ON THE DATE OF THEIR DONATION FOR UP TO FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS (BLOOD DONOR, PLUS UP TO THREE GUESTS). DONATION APPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED, AND WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS; PRE-REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED. OFFER IS VALID ONLY ON THE DATE OF DONATION. OFFER IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. OFFER IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. OFFER IS VALID ONLY AT SPECIFIED DONATION EVENTS AS OUTLINED AT WWW.BETHE1DONOR.COM/BLOODSUCKERS WHILE APPOINTMENTS LAST.&nbsp;</h6>

Join us in historic Stanley Field Hall to donate blood and receive free basic admission and access to Bloodsuckers for yourself and three guests!

Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott

Donate Blood! Save Lives!

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Blood Drives

Give blood, get an unforgettable experience.

2024 Pricing

2024 Ticket Packages

Questions? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:overnights@fieldmuseum.org">overnights@fieldmuseum.org</a>&nbsp;or call 312.665.7525.

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 Families and group leaders, prepare for your night at the museum with this guide.
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Dozin' with the Dinos 2024 Info Packet

Dozin' with the Dinos on NBC5

Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos is supported by Utz Brands and Magellan Corporation.

Utz Brands

Magellan

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 <td>Standard</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb%26date%3D2024-11-08T00:00:00">$80</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb&amp;date=2024-11-08T00:00:00">$85</a></td>
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 <td>Premium</td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bea4bae822342ebaf49b9%26date%3D2024-11-08T00:00:00">$100</a></td>
 <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bea4bae822342ebaf49b9&amp;date=2024-11-08T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
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 <td>Tour</td>
 <td>Sold out</td>
 <td>Sold out</td>
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 <td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
 <td>Sold out</td>
 <td>Sold out</td>
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 </tbody>
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Dozin' with the Dinos

Science is more fun in your pajamas.

Children gather around a table where a museum educator shows them an animal skin. 

Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.

During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/grainger-science-hub">Grainger&nbsp;Science Hub</a>. They'll discuss their work and share real items from the museum&rsquo;s collection of nearly 40 million objects. From collections care to field work, and dinosaurs to ecology, there&rsquo;s a world of science to explore.

Visit the&nbsp;Science Hub&nbsp;on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.

Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM scientists visit the Grainger Science Hub to discuss glucose levels in our food, and how we measure the blood glucose levels in our bodies. Abbott's Women in STEM scientists will also share their educational and career journeys with those aspiring to study or work in the sciences.

Kendall Fitzgerald

Collections Technician, Mammals

Gantz Family Collections Center

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