Early learners are invited to explore world cultures through music, experience everyday life in a recreated pueblo, create artwork in a Discovery Studio, or play paleontologist with dinosaur bones—and that’s just the beginning. With so many opportunities for discovery, this exhibition presents a new adventure every time you visit.
- The PlayLab is open Monday-Sunday, 10:00am-3:30pm. Hours are subject to change for special events or staffing needs.
- We strive to welcome all to the PlayLab, which has wheelchair access, a nursing room, and a quiet reading corner.
- Groups are encouraged to pre-register using the field trip registration form.
- Much of the information in the PlayLab is also available in Spanish. La exhibición tiene información en español
PlayLab Programs
The PlayLab offers families a rotating set of programs throughout the year, including seasonal camps, monthly Itty Bitty Investigators classes, and weekly free PlayLab PlayDates.
Got questions? Contact the PlayLab team at playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org.
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Upcoming programs and events
- Feb 5PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Librarian Megan
- Feb 12PlayLab PlayDate: Love Bug Storytime and Craft
- Feb 26PlayLab PlayDate: Black History Month Storytime
