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Sunday, December 22, 2024
Monday, December 23, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Marty Pryzdia, Invertebrates Collections Assistant12/23, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
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- Meet a Scientist: Marty Pryzdia, Invertebrates Collections Assistant
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Thursday, December 26, 2024
- Members’ Holiday Lounge12/26, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge
- Meet a Scientist: Jim Holstein, Collections Manager of Meteoritics and Physical Geology12/26, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Members’ Holiday Lounge
Friday, December 27, 2024
- Members’ Holiday Lounge12/27, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
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- Meet a Scientist: Dan Kaping, Assistant Conservator, and Peter Rosen, Preparator12/27, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Members’ Holiday Lounge
Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Members’ Holiday Lounge12/28, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
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Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Members’ Holiday Lounge12/29, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
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Monday, December 30, 2024
- Members’ Holiday Lounge12/30, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Members’ Holiday Lounge12/31, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday1/1, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
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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- Members’ Holiday Lounge1/1, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
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Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Members’ Holiday Lounge1/2, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
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Friday, January 3, 2025
- Members’ Holiday Lounge1/3, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
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Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Members’ Holiday Lounge1/4, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
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Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Members’ Holiday Lounge1/5, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday1/8, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Librarian Megan1/8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Poetry Pop-up: Cat-Strophes1/9, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Join Eric in the Cats: Predators to Pets exhibition to discover how purr-fect cats are to inspire poems.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
- Poetry Pop-up: Cat-Strophes
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday1/15, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Librarian Megan1/15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Poetry Pop-up: Poetry in a Natural HIstory Museum?1/16, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Join Eric in Stanley Field Hall to explore how poetry can be scientific.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
- Poetry Pop-up: Poetry in a Natural HIstory Museum?
Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosJan 18, 5:30 PM CST to Jan 19, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Korean Folk Banners for Collective Action Workshop1/21, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
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- After 5 at the Field 1/21, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
On select Wednesdays this Fall, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.
Part of the series: After 5 at the Field
- Korean Folk Banners for Collective Action Workshop
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday1/22, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Make Your Own Snow1/22, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Poetry Pop-up: Genetic Poetry1/23, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Join Eric at the DNA Discovery Center and compose a poem using the language of DNA!
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- Poetry Pop-up: Genetic Poetry
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- After 5 at the Field 1/28, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
On select evenings this winter, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.
Part of the series: After 5 at the Field
- After 5 at the Field
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday1/29, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Lunar New Year Storytime1/29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Poetry Pop-up: Menagerie of Poetry1/30, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Join Eric in the East Hall to explore the large display case with poetry!
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- Poetry Pop-up: Menagerie of Poetry
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday2/5, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Librarian Megan2/5, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosFeb 8, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 9, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday 2/12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Build-a-Love-Bug Craft2/12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Friday, February 14, 2025
- Chemistry in Nature: A Valentine’s Day Event2/14, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Join us for an evening at the Field Museum, exclusively for adults ages 21+.
- Chemistry in Nature: A Valentine’s Day Event
Saturday, February 15, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosFeb 15, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 16, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- After 5 at the Field 2/18, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
On select evenings this winter, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.
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- After 5 at the Field
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday2/19, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- After 5 at the Field 2/25, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
On select evenings this winter, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.
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- After 5 at the Field
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday2/26, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Black History Month Storytime2/26, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Dozin' with the Dinos Feb 28, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 1, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, March 7, 2025
- Dozin' with the Dinos Mar 7, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 8, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, March 21, 2025
- Dozin' with the Dinos Mar 21, 5:30 PM CDT to Mar 22, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, April 4, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosApr 4, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 5, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, April 18, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosApr 18, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 19, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, September 5, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosSep 5, 5:30 PM CDT to Sep 6, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosNov 22, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 23, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos