Press Release

September 15 to October 15 marks Latinx Heritage Month, and the Field Museum is kicking off the celebration with a series of programming – from hosting live performances to showcasing scientists of Latin descent.

On Wednesday, September 14, the Field Museum begins the celebration with talks with scientists in the Grainger Science Hub and live performances by La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón, an African and Puerto Rican diasporic performance school based in the historic Humboldt Park Puerto Rican Community, in Stanley Field Hall from 11 am to noon.

Throughout the month, visitors in the Science Hub will be able to learn about the work scientists, researchers, and staff are doing with Latinx communities, rapid inventories in Latin America, and see items from the museum’s collections from these regions.

“We're excited to share the extraordinary work of our Field Museum staff from the collaborative work with Latinx communities here in Chicago and abroad, to the critical work they're doing in Latin America, helping preserve valuable ecosystems for future generations,” says Vicky Sanchez, the Field Museum’s annual fund and membership director and one of the organizers of its Latinx Heritage Month efforts. “Through our collections, we're highlighting the rich tapestry of our culture and traditions. Todos son bienvenidos-- all are welcome!"

Other programming includes weekly presentations in the Grainger Science Hub and bilingual story time in the Crown Family PlayLab on Wednesdays, and various performances from different Chicago Latinx cultural groups and organizations like the Ballet Folklorico de Chicago and Comunidad Kichwa Runa.;

Visitors can take advantage of some of these events on Free Admission Days, which take place on September 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, October 4, 5, 11, and 12. Full in-person and virtual programming calendar can be found on the Field Museum’s website.