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• Friday, April 18, 2025

  • Meet a Scientist: Monarchs and Other Pollinators in Chicago
    

    4/18, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    See monarch butterfly specimens and learn what you can do to support all pollinators.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Meet a Scientist: Monarchs and Other Pollinators in Chicago

    • Kids & Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity
    • Butterflies and Moths
    • Monarchs
    • Grainger Science Hub
    • Insects
    • Keller Science Action Center
  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Apr 18, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 19, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Tuesday, April 22, 2025

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    4/22, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    

    Online

    Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.

    Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Education
    • Fossils
    • Paleontology

• Wednesday, April 23, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    4/23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays

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  • PlayLab PlayDate: Monarch Migration Storytime & Craft
    

    4/23, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Monarch Migration Storytime & Craft

    • Kids & Families
    • Activity
    • Crown Family PlayLab
    • Monarchs
    • Keller Science Action Center
  • Armour Seminar: John Maerz
    

    4/23, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.

    Tags for Armour Seminar: John Maerz

    • Adults
    • Animals
    • Evolution
    • Amphibians & Reptiles

• Thursday, April 24, 2025

  • Poetry Pop-up: Mechanics of Poetry
    

    4/24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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

    Tags for Poetry Pop-up: Mechanics of Poetry

    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity
    • Poetry
    • Animals
  • Last Call-Cats: Predators to Pets
    

    4/24, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

    Enjoy an evening at the museum, with access to the latest special exhibition!

    Tags for Last Call-Cats: Predators to Pets

    • Adults
    • Cats
    • Mammals

• Friday, April 25, 2025

  • Meet a Scientist: Armored Mammals
    

    4/25, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Meet a Scientist: Armored Mammals

    • Adults
    • Kids & Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Animals
    • Grainger Science Hub
    • Mammals
    • Mammal Collections

• Saturday, April 26, 2025

  • Corporate Family Day
    

    4/26, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

    Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable day packed with adventure and discovery!

    Tags for Corporate Family Day

    • Families
    • Crown Family PlayLab
    • Institutional Advancement
  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    4/26, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Sunday, April 27, 2025

  • Northerly Island Bird Walk sponsored by Arc’teryx Chicago
    

    4/27, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    

    Northerly Island 1521 S Linn White Dr. Chicago, IL 60605

    Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable day packed with adventure and discovery!

    Tags for Northerly Island Bird Walk sponsored by Arc’teryx Chicago

    • All Audiences
    • Community Scientist
    • Birds
    • Keller Science Action Center

• Wednesday, April 30, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    4/30, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays

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  • PlayLab PlayDate: Spring Storytime and Activity
    

    4/30, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Spring Storytime and Activity

    • Kids & Families
    • Activity
    • Crown Family PlayLab
    • Plants
    • Flowering Plants

• Wednesday, May 7, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    5/7, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays

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  • PlayLab PlayDate: AANHPI Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library
    

    5/7, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: AANHPI Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

    • Kids & Families
    • AANHPI Stories
    • Community Building
    • Crown Family PlayLab
    • Activity

• Tuesday, May 13, 2025

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    5/13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    

    Online

    Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.

    Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Education
    • Fossils
    • Paleontology

• Wednesday, May 14, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    5/14, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays

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  • 74th Annual Members' Nights
    

    5/14, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

    Join Us for an Exclusive After-Hours Adventure!

    Part of the series: Members’ Nights

    Tags for 74th Annual Members' Nights

    • Members
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Collections

• Thursday, May 15, 2025

  • The History and Art of African Head Wrapping
    

    5/15, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Join Fashion Designer Jennifer Akese-Burney as she demonstrates the art of African head wrapping.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for The History and Art of African Head Wrapping

    • All Audiences
    • Africa

• Friday, May 16, 2025

  • 74th Annual Members' Nights
    

    5/16, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

    Join Us for an Exclusive After-Hours Adventure!

    Part of the series: Members’ Nights

    Tags for 74th Annual Members' Nights

    • Members
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Collections
    • Activity

• Wednesday, May 21, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    5/21, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays

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  • Women in Science Luncheon
    

    5/21, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM CDT

    The Field Museum Women’s Board is committed to supporting students and scientists at all stages of their careers through the annual Women in Science Luncheon event.

    Tags for Women in Science Luncheon

    • Adults
    • Women in Science
  • PlayLab PlayDate: 25 Years of SUE Storytime
    

    5/21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: 25 Years of SUE Storytime

    • Kids & Families
    • Activity
    • SUE
    • Crown Family PlayLab
    • Paleontology

• Thursday, May 22, 2025

  • Shadow Puppets: Famous Stories from China
    

    5/22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month at the Field Museum and discover the beauty and storytelling power of Chinese shadow puppets.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Shadow Puppets: Famous Stories from China

    • All Audiences
    • China
    • AANHPI Stories

• Saturday, May 24, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    5/24, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Tuesday, May 27, 2025

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    5/27, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    

    Online

    Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.

    Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Education
    • Fossils
    • Paleontology

• Wednesday, May 28, 2025

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    5/28, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays

    Tags for Illinois Free Wednesday
  • PlayLab PlayDate: Mental Health Awareness Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library
    

    5/28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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

    Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Mental Health Awareness Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

    • Kids & Families
    • Activity
    • Community Building
    • Crown Family PlayLab

• Friday, June 6, 2025

  • Frank “Alligator Robb” – Wildlife Expert Bridging Science, Education, and Community Health
    

    6/6, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Meet renowned wildlife and crocodilian expert Frank "Alligator Robb"

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Frank “Alligator Robb” – Wildlife Expert Bridging Science, Education, and Community Health

    • Animals
    • Environment & Conservation
    • Amphibians & Reptiles

• Sunday, June 8, 2025

  • Field Associates Brunch Cruise
    

    6/8, 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM CDT

    Set sail for an unforgettable day on Lake Michigan at the Field Associates' Brunch Cruise fundraiser.

    Tags for Field Associates Brunch Cruise

    • Adults
    • Activity
    • Institutional Advancement

• Wednesday, June 18, 2025

  • Enchanting Native Plants & Pollinators of Chicagoland
    

    6/18, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Celebrate Pollinator Week with scientists from the Negaunee Integrative Research and Keller Science Action Centers

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Enchanting Native Plants & Pollinators of Chicagoland

    • All Audiences
    • Community Scientist
    • Keller Science Action Center
    • Negaunee Integrative Research Center

• Thursday, June 19, 2025

  • Juneteenth at the Field Museum
    

    6/19, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT

    Tags for Juneteenth at the Field Museum

    • Cultures
    • Exhibitions

• Friday, June 20, 2025

  • All About Adinkra Symbols
    

    6/20, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Join Melody Boykin, Founder of Black Fashion Week, USA, as she demonstrates the meanings of adinkra symbols within African textiles.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for All About Adinkra Symbols

    • All Audiences
    • Africa
    • Community Building
    • Anthropology

• Saturday, June 28, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    6/28, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Thursday, July 3, 2025

  • Field Family Night: Race Against Extinction!
    

    7/3, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT

    Explore science after hours with the whole family!

    Tags for Field Family Night: Race Against Extinction!

    • All Audiences
    • Kids & Families
    • Activity
    • Collections
    • Environment & Conservation

• Saturday, July 26, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    7/26, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Friday, August 15, 2025

  • Meet a Scientist: Arachnids Around You
    

    8/15, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Check out live arachnids and discover what you can learn by paying close attention to the natural world and the small “creepy” creatures around us.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Meet a Scientist: Arachnids Around You

    • All Audiences
    • Arachnid

• Saturday, August 23, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    8/23, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Friday, September 5, 2025

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Sep 5, 5:30 PM CDT to Sep 6, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Thursday, September 25, 2025

  • Educator Open House
    

    9/25, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

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

    Tags for Educator Open House

    • Educators
    • Activity
    • Learning
    • Education
    • Sue Ling Gin Center for Education and Public Program
    • Education and Public Programming

• Saturday, September 27, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    9/27, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Saturday, October 25, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    10/25, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

• Saturday, November 22, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    11/22, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building
  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Nov 22, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 23, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Saturday, December 20, 2025

  • Field Favorites in ASL
    

    12/20, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST

    See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

    Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL

    Tags for Field Favorites in ASL

    • Accessibility
    • Activity
    • Community Building

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