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(Today) Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry 11/7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Join Eric in the Unseen Oceans exhibition, to explore the depth with your own words.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry
Friday, November 8, 2024
- Dave Spencer and the Oka Homma Singers11/8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
Part of the series: Native American Heritage Month Celebration
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- Dozin' with the DinosNov 8, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 9, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dave Spencer and the Oka Homma Singers
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/12, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CSTOnline
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
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 11/13, 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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- Meet a Scientist: Urban Rivers Team11/13, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Join the Urban Rivers team as they present Mussels and Macros: Monitoring the Health of the Chicago River
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Native American Heritage Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library11/13, 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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- After 5 at the Field 11/13, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
On select Wednesdays this Fall, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: On the Wings of Pterosaurs11/14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Let your poems soar with our pterosaurs. Eric will be on the upper level near the perching quetzalcoatlus replica.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: On the Wings of Pterosaurs
Saturday, November 16, 2024
- Samantha Doxtator: Indigenous Astronomy as told by the Haudenosaunee11/16, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM CST
Join our Celebration featuring Native American cultural performances, story tellers, and more!
Part of the series: Native American Heritage Month Celebration
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- Samantha Doxtator: Indigenous Astronomy as told by the Haudenosaunee
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CSTOnline
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
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday11/20, 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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- Armour Seminar: Bryan Stuart, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences11/20, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: T-rex-ing11/21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Meet Eric near the new fleshed-out T. rex at the entrance of Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet.
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- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms 11/21, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CSTOnline
Join us and find out what makes a dinosaur…a dinosaur!
Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- Poetry Pop-up: T-rex-ing
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/26, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CSTOnline
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
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday11/27, 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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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/3, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CSTOnline
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
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday12/4, 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: Cats: Predators to Pets Storytime & Craft12/4, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/10, 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM CSTOnline
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
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday12/11, 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: Unseen Oceans Storytime & Craft12/11, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
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- Last Call: Unseen Oceans12/11, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Enjoy an evening at the museum, with access to the Unseen Oceans!
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Member and Donor Opening Event—Cats: Predators to Pets12/17, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Experience the Field Museum’s newest exhibition at this after-hours event.
- Member and Donor Opening Event—Cats: Predators to Pets
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday12/18, 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: Winter Wonderland Games & Activities12/18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/19, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CSTOnline
Join us and find out what makes a dinosaur…a dinosaur!
Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
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
- 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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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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- Members’ Holiday Lounge
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
- 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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- Members’ Holiday Lounge
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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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
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
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
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
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