Two people stand in the Restoring Earth exhibition, looking at a peregrine falcon specimen.

Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring Earth

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Entrance to the Africa Hall  permenant exhibition

Africa

After the Age of Dinosaurs

Audubon Meadowlarks

Audubon’s Birds of America

Australia’s Great Wild North

On the city's lakefront to perform a chant to greet the sunrise, Chicago-based Hula practitioners gather around an `ipu heke, a traditional Hawaiian percussion implement made of two gourds.

Chicago’s Legacy Hula

Connecting Threads—Africa Fashion in Chicago

Kids in the PlayLab make music (or joyful noise) with instruments from around the world.

Crown Family PlayLab

Cyrus Tang Hall of China

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Pair of stone lions

View of the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice DNA Discovery Center, prominently showing a large model of a DNA double helix and an interactive touchscreen table. Windows in the background look into the Pritzker Laboratory for Evolutionary Biology and Molecular Sy

DNA Discovery Center

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Drop in the Ocean

Jade can be carved with detailed patterns. This design from the Qing period (AD 1644–1911) takes inspiration from ancient Bronze Age vessels.

Elizabeth Hubert Malott Hall of Jades

Natural aquamarine crystals

Grainger Hall of Gems

Grainger Science Hub

SUE stands proudly in their suite located in the Field Museum’s Evolving Planet exhibition. An animated forest is visible in the background.

Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet & SUE the T. rex

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Inside ancient Egyptian tomb

Inside Ancient Egypt

Janet Voight

Jingmai O'Connor

Lesley de Souza

Two visitors sit together on a bench, looking at life-size sculptures of people by Malvina Hoffman. In the foreground several bronze busts are displayed in a glass case.

Looking at Ourselves: Rethinking the Sculptures of Malvina Hoffman

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Lynika Stroizer working in a lab at the museum.

Lynika Strozier 

A three-quarter view of the front of the Maori Meeting HouseCarvings decorate the house’s walls and beams. At the apex of the gabled roof are two carved faces. One is Ruatepupuke, for whom this house is named.

Maori Meeting House, Ruatepupuke II

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Maori Meeting House Ruatepupuke II

Two young visitors reach down to touch the foot of Máximo, a cast of the largest dinosaur ever discovered. The foot is raised on a black platform and the two visitors learn forward to touch the front of the foot.

Máximo the Titanosaur

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Once preparators complete their extractions, the finished fossils are examined and compared with related fossils, forming the data for a published study—the final step in the process.

McDonald’s Fossil Preparation Lab

Meet the Chicago Archaeopteryx

Meteorites

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Girl in the meteorites  gallery using a touch screen

Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories

Students gather around a window to peer into a diorama featuring three bears in their natural habitat.

Field Trip Experiences

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Nature Walk & Messages from the Wilderness

View of the circular interior of the Pawnee Earth Lodge, with various replica objects displayed around the circular hearth in the center and on the walls.

Pawnee Earth Lodge

Two visitors stand in between glasses cases in Plants of the World. They are standing to their side, looking straight forward at plant models. A replica tobacco plant is displayed in its own case at the front of the hallway.

Plants of the World

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Plants of the World 

Excavator Pikachu

Pokémon Fossil Museum

Regenstein Halls of the Pacific

Reptiles Alive!

Black-eyed Susans in the foreground with the North side of the Field Museum in the background.

Rice Native Gardens

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Visitors explore a bird’s-eye view replica of Teotihuacan, the largest city in the Americas (and one of the largest in the world) between AD 100 and 700.

Robert R. McCormick Halls of the Ancient Americas

A kid stands in the middle of a gallery, looking at an interactive screen outside a display case full of large flightless birds. There are four other display cases with taxidermied birds in the room. In the right foreground, another visitor can be seen through the glass of a display, looking at the specimens inside.

Ronald and Christina Gidwitz Hall of Birds

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Sara Ruane

Searle Family Lounge

Sobek the Spinosaurus

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The Brooker Gallery

A group of young visitors enjoy an exhibit in The Machine Inside exhibition.

The Machine Inside: Biomechanics

Titanosaur 3D: The Story of Máximo

Adult Rex Sunset Burst: UNLEASHING THE GREATEST OF ALL TYRANTS: The GOAT roars to life again in the epic new documentary T. REX

T.REX: The Story of SUE 3D

Two boys stand in front of a reproduction of a crayfish more than twice their size. The boy to the left crouches, looking down into a window cut in floor. Recreated soil and roots are visible behind them.

Underground Adventure

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VR Transporter at the Field Museum

A woman holds up a little boy as they look into a taxidermy case filled with snakes, squirrels, and another small mammal.

What Is an Animal? & Animal Biology

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Ylanda Wilhite

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Purchase a meal voucher ahead of time for a discounted rate of $20. Meal vouchers include your choice of a main dish and side dish along with a dessert.

Menu will be released closer to the event date. Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available.&nbsp;

All ticket sales are final.

Please email us at <a href="mailto:adults@fieldmuseum.org">adults@fieldmuseum.org</a> or call 312.665.7264 with any questions.

Explore the wild side of romance at Chemistry in Nature, an adults-only night celebrating the strange and spectacular world of animal mating behaviors.
Wander the museum and drop into pop-up storytelling sessions where experts share unbelievable courtship rituals&mdash;from birds that dance that attract the female gaze, to animals who take fighting for love to a whole new meaning.
Plus, put your own skills to the test with hands-on, interactive activities that let you experience the science of attraction firsthand. Test your nose at pheromone sniffing, guess animal mating calls, or discover which animal reflects your personal love language. Then embark on our Courtship Quest, a playful way to meet new people, spark conversations, and discover what &ldquo;love in the wild&rdquo; really looks like.
Follow the clues, and you may even unlock entry to a hidden speakeasy tucked within the museum&mdash;a cozy retreat for the curious and adventurous.
Whether you seek love, friendship, or science, join us for an evening where nature&rsquo;s chemistry comes alive.
Tickets include light snacks, beer, wine, and our specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Chemistry in Nature: The Birds, The Bees, and Biology

Museum After Hours

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This week's session features <a href="https://www.buffalo.edu/cas/anthropology/faculty/faculty_directory/bacigalupo-ana.html">Ana Mariella Bacigalupo</a> of the State University of New York at Buffalo and the talk, When Landscapes Speak: Biometrics, Climate Change and Apocalyptic Visions in Northern Peru.
Please join us in Ward Hall, located on the lower level of the Museum.
The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This series connects the Field Museum&rsquo;s research, collections, conservation, and associated community with professionals at the forefront of life, geophysical, and social sciences. Lectures are open to the public and regularly highlight or complement research conducted by Field Museum staff and affiliates.
Have a speaker to suggest? Contact us at <a href="mailto:armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org">armourseminars@fieldmuseum.org</a>.
Some seminars are recorded and available to view online after the event.&nbsp;
<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj7kLXmRTDxib0aNn-AYRxbQSZ0eL72vv">Watch on YouTube</a>
<h3>Anti-harassment statement</h3>
The Armour Seminar Committee and the Field Museum are strongly invested in the creation and maintenance of safe and inclusive spaces. To this end, we explicitly refuse to condone harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. We encourage that proposals for speakers take into account these expectations. Speakers with a known history of, or ongoing investigations of, harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate behaviors will not be considered. We reserve the right to cancel talks if we learn of such events after an invitation is made.&nbsp;

Armour Seminar: Ana Mariella Bacigalupo

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

A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series

Pre-Registered Illinois <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/field-trips">field trips</a> are FREE everyday of the week!
Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our basic admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures&mdash; all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you&rsquo;ll need more than just a day to see it all. But don&rsquo;t worry&mdash;Wednesdays are free for Illinois Residents.
Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois residents. For your convenience, free day tickets are available for advanced reservation online. Please present your proof of Illinois residency alongside your mobile tickets for express admission into the Museum. Tickets will also be available onsite subject to availability. Reservations are strongly recommended.
<h2>Free Day Admission Options</h2>
Advanced reservations for IL Free Day tickets are at capacity for Wednesday, 3/26. A limited number of tickets may be available onsite day-of, but we suggest you plan to visit another time.
<h2>Proof of Residency</h2>
Tickets for Free Wednesdays are only available to Illinois residents. No special coupon, ticket, or pass is required to enter the Museum during Free Admission Days. Just present a current Illinois driver's license, state ID, or Chicago CityKey card at the ticket desk to establish proof of residency. If you do not have an Illinois identification card, you may establish residency by showing a valid photo ID along with one of the following:
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<li>Illinois lease</li>
<li>Illinois library card</li>
<li>Illinois student ID with photo</li>
<li>Illinois utility bill</li>
<li>Illinois work ID and check stub</li>
</ul>
<h2>Museums for All</h2>
Can't make it on a free day? We offer <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit#special-offers">Museums for All and other discounts</a> all year long.
Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $3-per-person Basic admission for up to six people. Just show an EBT (Link) or WIC card when you purchase tickets at the museum. You cannot take advantage of this special offer when buying tickets online.
Museums for All is made possible by Ford Philanthropy.

Illinois Free Wednesday

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

Illinois Free Wednesdays

Please carefully review our updated policy regarding age requirements for Dozin' with the Dinos attendees.

<ul>
<li>Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into a Dozin' with the Dinos event. Families and groups with children under the age of 6 may be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>Adults may not attend Dozin' with the Dinos without a child between the ages of 6-12. If you attend the event and do not have children in your party, you will be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>If you've purchased tickets incorrectly by mistake, you have until 2 weeks prior to the event to request a refund. After the two week period no refunds will be given, and you will not be admitted to the event.</li>
</ul>

If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email: overnights@fieldmuseum.org or give us a call at 312-665-7525.

Age Policy

<h3>Dozin' with the Dinos Age Policy</h3>

Please carefully review our updated policy regarding age requirements for Dozin' with the Dinos attendees.

<ul>
<li>Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into a Dozin' with the Dinos event. Families and groups with children under the age of 6 may be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>Adults may not attend Dozin' with the Dinos without a child between the ages of 6-12. If you attend the event and do not have children in your party, you will be asked to leave the event without a refund.</li>
<li>If you've purchased tickets incorrectly by mistake, you have until 2 weeks prior to the event to request a refund. After the two week period no refunds will be given, and you will not be admitted to the event.</li>
</ul>

If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out via email: overnights@fieldmuseum.org or give us a call at 312-665-7525.

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All tickets include night-time admission to ticketed exhibitions, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. Customize your Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos experience with one of our packages:

<ul>
<li>Standard Tickets include a sleeping spot in exhibitions on the Main Level, access to discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. These tickets are only available to individual families of fewer than 15 people. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Premium Tickets include a sleeping spot inside Evolving Planet, access to discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. These tickets are only available to individual families of fewer than 15 people. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Tour Tickets allow you to experience the Field Museum like never before in this behind-the-scenes opportunity with one of our scientists! Tour tickets also include a sleeping spot inside Evolving Planet, access to discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. These tickets are only available to individual families of fewer than 15 people. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Ultimate SUE Sleepover Tickets are the premier VIP sleepover experience! Each VIP ticket includes exclusive access to sleep in the SUE Gallery within Evolving Planet, tickets to a behind-the-scenes tour, premier parking, an overnight essentials pack, and all other benefits listed above. All sales are final.</li>
<li>Group Tickets allow groups of 15 or more people to attend for a discounted rate. Perfect for scout troops, school groups, and other organizations. Tickets include an assigned sleeping spot for your group in the exhibitions, access to discounted parking, admission to select ticketed exhibits, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. If you&rsquo;re interested in registering a group for Dozin&rsquo;, please begin by filling out the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjoMYuxAVCgGvcpVOEwSKU7AfaHKvPlLU2Erv3h50mrp2Lcw/viewform">Group Info Form</a>. All sales are final.</li>
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2025 Ticket Packages

Dozin' with the Dinos 2025 Info Packet

Dozin' with the Dinos on NBC5

Resources

Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos is supported by Utz Brands&nbsp;

Acknowledgments

Utz Brands

See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.
Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!
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<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055&amp;date=2026-01-17T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
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<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265%26date%3D2026-01-17T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265&amp;date=2026-01-17T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
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<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bf72051095152a8f10ba8%26date%3D2026-01-17T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bf72051095152a8f10ba8&amp;date=2026-01-17T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
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<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td>Sold Out</td>
<td>Sold Out</td>
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Dozin' with the Dinos

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An adult and to young children wearing masks look at the skull of SUE the T. rex.

© Ed Lines, Jr

Science is more fun in your pajamas.

Standard

Premium

Tour

Ultimate SUE Sleepover 

All tickets include after-hours admission to ticketed exhibitions, general admission to the museum for the day after your sleepover, an evening snack, and a continental breakfast. Customize your Dozin&rsquo; with the Dinos experience with one of our packages. All sales are final.

2026 Tickets Packages

See the Field Museum in a whole new light! Families and groups with kids ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the museum during Dozin' with the Dinos.
Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night. Will you dissect owl pellets and identify animal tracks to become the next great wildlife detective? Or, will you embark on a paleontologist's expedition to learn how fossils form? Take on these adventures and more with the Dozin&rsquo; Institute for Nocturnal Observations (DINO) on our late-night mission of discovery. Then, grab your flashlight and explore the halls as the lights go out. This is a night at the museum you won't forget!
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<th>Member</th>
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<td>Standard</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055%26date%3D2026-01-31T00:00:00">$90</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bdda551095152a8f0f8cb&amp;date=2025-02-08T00:00:00https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e4de41f6e49c3d14201055&amp;date=2026-01-31T00:00:00">$95</a></td>
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<td>Premium</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265%26date%3D2026-01-31T00:00:00">$110</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64f0fce2b6e10a5ac857c265&amp;date=2026-01-31T00:00:00">$120</a></td>
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<td>Tour</td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D618bf72051095152a8f10ba8%26date%3D2026-01-31T00:00:00">$135</a></td>
<td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=618bf72051095152a8f10ba8&amp;date=2026-01-31T00:00:00">$150</a></td>
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<td>Ultimate SUE Sleepover</td>
<td>Sold Out</td>
<td>Sold Out</td>
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Discover the mysteries behind 120 million year old fossilized plants from Mongolia

Come join Fabiany Herrera, Negaunee Associate Curator of Paleobotany, as he reveals the mysteries behind 120 million year old fossilized plants from Mongolia through the use of a Scanning Electron Microscope.
Examine different parts of these fossil plants under the Scanning Electron Microscope to reveal their tiny secrets that shaped the Age of Dinosaurs and beyond! Discover the characteristics of these ancient plants that connect them to some of their current modern relatives and help scientists map their evolutionary lineage.
Dr. Fabiani's research on ancient fossil plants is further showcased throughout <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/after-the-age-of-dinosaurs">After the Age of Dinosaurs</a> now on display.

Meet a Scientist: Mongolian Fossil Plants 

FEARLESS Longevity: Secrets to Living Longer & Thriving

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Meet a Scientist

Discover the mysteries behind 120 million year old fossilized plants from Mongolia.

Explore the intersection of human longevity, cultural practice, and nutrition science.

Join the Healthy Living With A Vision Foundation as we explore the intersection of human longevity, cultural practice, and nutrition science. Visitors will be introduced to the concept of the world's "Blue Zones" and the dietary and lifestyle commonalities that promote long, healthy, and meaningful lives in these areas. We will also discuss the Foundation's 28-Day Plant-Based Kick Start, and ways to implement the FEARLESS Wellness model into our own lives: Food, Exercise, Avoidance of toxins, Restorative sleep, Lessening stress, Engaging the mind, Social energy, and Spiritual connectivity.
Presenters from Healthy Living With a Vision Foundation include Dr. Ansel Johnson (Founder and CEO); Shanelle Brandon (Vice President, Board of Directors); Dr. James Thompson, MD (Medical Director); Dr. Angela Wheeler, MD (Speaker Bureau Chair).

Young visitors and a museum educator examine a teaching specimen together in the Grainger Science Hub

<h2>Discounted All-Access Pass</h2>

Includes all general admission and ticketed exhibitions.

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*(age 3-11)

Members visit for free as a part of their unlimited Basic admission benefit.

The Field Museum is the perfect place to meet up after work, grab a drink with friends, and travel the world together through our exhibitions. After 5 at the Field offers discounted General admission including SUE the T.rex, the Tsavo Lions, The Cyrus Tang Hall of China, and all your Field favorites. And don't forget to add on our current ticketed exhibitions (only here for a limited time) for the full Field Museum experience.
Take advantage of this opportunity to see it all after hours; select Tuesday evenings from 5:00-9:00pm (last admission at 8:00pm).
Note: The Grainger Science Hub, Crown Family PlayLab, and 3D Theater are closed during After 5 at the Field.

After 5 at the Field

On select Tuesday evenings, experience the Museum after hours with $5-off admission after 5pm.

Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by Librarian Megan. The guest reader from Chicago Public Library will lead a fun-filled interactive PlayDate with stories, songs and more!
PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days!
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>

PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Librarian Megan

PlayLab PlayDate: Wonders of Winter Open Studio

PlayLab PlayDate: Squirrel Appreciation Day Story Time

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

PlayLab PlayDates

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Hang out in the PlayLab for this interactive read aloud and corresponding craft activities.

The featured book will be&nbsp;I am Brave: A Little Book about Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer.

PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days!

For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in program celebrating the wonders of winter and World Snow Day, January 18, 2026. Guests will get to explore animal specimens and the features that help them survive the cold. Visitors can also experiment like scientists, mix ingredients together, and use tools to create their very own snow!

An graphic featuring a t. rex skeleton side silouette in a teal color against a lighter teal background. Snowflakes appear piled up along the dinosaurs spine, from head to tail, and more snowflakes seem to be falling around.

Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in program celebrating Squirrel Appreciation Day, January 21, 2026. Join us for an interactive read-aloud all about these furry little friends and what makes them so special!
PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days! Sessions take place in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/crown-family-playlab">Crown Family PlayLab</a>.
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab&nbsp;Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the&nbsp;PlayLab&nbsp;team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

Eek, a skunk! Children can meet new friends as they explore animal puppets.

Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Member Holiday Lounge! 

Take a break from the holiday hustle and get cozy with your favorite dino friends! Members and donors visiting during the bustling holiday week are invited to join us for a quiet break in the Museum&rsquo;s Founders&rsquo; Room. Create fun holiday memories with your family, and don&rsquo;t forget to capture your perfect holiday photo at the Museum.
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Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Member Holiday Lounge!

Members’ Holiday Lounge

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Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring Earth

Africa

After the Age of Dinosaurs

Happening at the Field

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Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring Earth

Africa

After the Age of Dinosaurs

Happening at the Field

14

Saturday, February 14

21

Wednesday, January 21

25

Wednesday, March 25

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Programs and Series