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

View of the inside of the Malott Hall of Jades. A prominent sign with the Chinese character for “jade” is visible in the foreground.

Elizabeth Hubert Malott Hall of Jades

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View of the Grainger Hall of Gems from the entrance, with many display cases visible. A stained glass window featuring a mermaid is visible in the center.

Grainger Hall of Gems

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Hall of Gems Photograph

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 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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<p>Most moths live their lives after dark &mdash; and most of their stories go untold. Join Field Museum Scientific Affiliate Alissa Doucet to explore the secret lives of moths, from their stunning diversity and surprising behaviors to their roles as pollinators and indicators of environmental change. See real specimens, ask questions, and discover why these nighttime insects matter.<br /></p>

The Secret Lives of Moths: Uncovering Hidden Nighttime Stories

The Connection Between Art and Science

Papua New Guinea Collections Celebration

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Meet a Scientist

Meet a Scientist in the Grainger Science Hub

<p>Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.</p>

<p>During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the <em>Grainger Science Hub.</em> They'll discuss their work and share real items from the museum&rsquo;s collection of nearly 40 million objects. From collections care to field work, and dinosaurs to ecology, there&rsquo;s a world of science to explore.</p>

<p>Visit the <em>Science Hub</em> on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.</p>


<p>Come celebrate Women in Art and Science with Rebecca Banasiak, Collections Assistant and Mammals Preparator, and her volunteers, and learn about artistic practices within the sciences.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Scientific and natural illustrations will bridge art and science, celebrating STEAM principles in action. Learn about the materials and techniques involved in scientific illustration, how these skills are applied for research publications, and use what you&rsquo;ve learned in a hands-on illustration experience using stippling techniques.</p>

<p>Join us for a wild after-hours adventure at the Field Museum, where the scaly, surprising world of reptiles takes center stage. In this exclusive <em>21+ evening</em>, we&rsquo;ll shed light on the evolution, adaptations, and untold stories behind these ancient survivors.</p>
<p>Get up close to <em>live reptiles</em> and meet the experts who study them. Interact with Field scientists, sink your teeth into hands-on activities, and craft a take-home souvenir&mdash;your own reptile-themed wine glass charm. Plus, enjoy rare after-hours access to <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/reptiles-alive"><em>Reptiles Alive!</em></a> before the exhibition disappears.</p>
<p>Whether you&rsquo;re a lifelong reptile enthusiast, a curious creature seeker, or simply looking for a fun night out, Last Call: <em>Reptiles Alive!</em> delivers a night packed with discovery, interaction, and scaly surprises.</p>
<p>Tickets will include access to select exhibitions and special programming, snacks, and an open bar of beer, wine, and our specialty cocktail.</p>
<p>Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.</p>
<p><em>All ticket sales are final.&nbsp;</em><br />Please email us at adults@fieldmuseum.org or call 312.665.7264 with any questions.&nbsp;</p>

Last Call: Reptiles Alive!

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

Last Call

<p><span>Explore the fascinating world of reptiles as you s</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">tep into their world and uncover their secrets, from their incredible adaptations to their role in nature and conservation.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span>Closes Apr 5, 2026</span></span></p>


Entrance gallery to the Reptiles Alive! exhibition.

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

<ul>
<li>In Love Lasagna&mdash; Hearty Meat and Ricotta Layered between Pasta Sheets, House Made Marinara (Vegetarian Option Available)</li>
<li>Grilled Herbed Chicken Breast topped with House-Made Roasted Marinara</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Candied Sweet Baby Carrot</li>
<li>Sauteed Green Beans with EVOO and Garlic</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Tira-Miss-You&mdash; Classic Decadent Tiramisu Featuring Espresso Soaked Lady Fingers, Mascarpone and Cocoa Powder</li>
</ul>

<p><em>All ticket sales are final.</em></p>

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


<p>Explore the wild side of romance at <strong>Chemistry in Nature</strong>, an adults-only night celebrating the strange and spectacular world of animal mating behaviors.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen as our experts spill the secrets of the animal kingdom&rsquo;s strangest courtship rituals&mdash; from shimmering displays and show-off behavior to strategies that push the limits of survival and attraction.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then step into the science yourself with hands-on encounters inspired by the love lives of animals. Try your hand at quirky mating behaviors, experiment with signals and displays, and see what it really takes to capture attention in the wild.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow the clues and you just might unlock the way into a hidden speakeasy tucked within the museum&mdash;a cozy spot for the curious, the bold, and the wildly romantic.</span></p>
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Whether you seek love, friendship, or science, join us for an evening where nature&rsquo;s chemistry comes alive.</span></p>
<p>Tickets include light snacks, beer, wine, and our specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.</p>

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

Game Night: Clues from the Curator

Museum After Hours

Tickets

<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span>Sera Young, PhD</span>, 2025 keynote speaker.</span></i></p>

<p>The Field Museum is dedicated to broadening opportunity and equity in the sciences. Field Museum scientists impact their disciplines not only by conducting groundbreaking research but also by providing meaningful opportunities to women pursuing scientific careers. The Women&rsquo;s Board of the Field Museum, founded in 1966, raises funds for Women in Science programs at its annual luncheon celebrating female STEM leadership.</p>

<p><strong>Sponsorships and tickets are available now.</strong></p>


<h2>Keynote</h2>

<p>On May 21, 2025, the Women's Board of the Field Museum will welcome <span>Sera Young, PhD </span>as its annual Women in Science Luncheon speaker.</p>

<p>Dr. Young is a Professor of Anthropology and Global Health at Northwestern University, and she has dedicated her career to understanding how women work to preserve their health and that of their families. Her research focuses on maternal and child undernutrition in the first 1,000 days of life, particularly in low-resource settings.</p>

<p>Notably, Dr. Young led a large team in the development of the first globally equivalent way of measuring water access &ndash; the WISE (Water InSecurity Experiences) Scales. These scales have been used by 100+ organizations in 50+ countries to tackle some of the world&rsquo;s most pressing health challenges.</p>

<p>She has authored more than 170 peer-reviewed publications, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, and National Geographic. Recent accolades include the Margaret Mead Award for her book Craving Earth, an Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, and the Norman Kretchmer Memorial Award in Nutrition and Development.</p>


<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">​For questions about the event, or how you can get involved with the Women&rsquo;s Board, please email </span><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">womensboard@fieldmuseum.org</span></a></p>


<h2>Sponsorships</h2>

<p><em>The 2025 Women in Science Luncheon is made possible by our generous sponsors.</em></p>

<h3>$50,000&mdash; Premier Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on all event communications, including invitations, program, and signage</li>
<li>Premier sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Women in Science Fellow, Women in Science Postdoc, or Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
<li>Verbal recognition from podium and opportunity for an executive to offer welcome remarks</li>
</ul>

<h3>$25,000&mdash; Presenting Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on all event communications, including invitations, program, and signage</li>
<li>Presenting sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Women in Science Fellow, Women in Science Postdoc, or Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
<li>Verbal recognition from podium and opportunity for an executive to offer welcome remarks</li>
</ul>

<h3>$15,000&mdash; Lead Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on the luncheon invitation, program, and signage</li>
<li>Lead sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
</ul>

<h3>$7,500&mdash; Benefactor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on the luncheon invitation and program, and text listing on signage</li>
<li>Benefactor sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
</ul>


<h3 style="text-align: center;">Thank you to our Luncheon Leadership</h3>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">2025 Luncheon Co-Chairs</h4>

<p style="text-align: center;">Donna La Pietra and Karen Washington</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Women's Board President</h4>

<p style="text-align: center;">Dr. Lynda Williams, Ed.D</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Women in Science at the Field Museum</h4>

<p style="text-align: center;">Since the inception of the Women in Science initiative in 2000, the annual luncheon has supported more than 500 young women through internships, fellowships, post-doc positions, salary support for female scientific staff, and a robust series of lectures and networking events. In addition, the luncheon makes possible annual science outreach programming for young women from three Chicago Public Schools &ndash; Orr Academy, Solorio Academy, and ITW David Speer Academy &ndash; whom we welcome to the Field Museum to join the luncheon, meet the keynote speaker, and network with female STEM leaders.</p>


<p>Join the Field Museum Women&rsquo;s Board for our annual luncheon held in support of our Women in Science programs. Hear about the projects this year&rsquo;s cohort of dynamic Women in Science Postdoctoral Fellows and Interns have been working on.</p>
<p>Individual tickets and tables of ten are available for purchase. Sponsorship opportunities are available, with preferred luncheon seating, branding opportunities on event communications, and opportunities to participate in special day-of events and experiences.</p>
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Women in Science Luncheon

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.

Women in Science Luncheon 2025

<p><em>The Women in Science Luncheon is made possible by our generous sponsors.</em></p>

<h3>$50,000&mdash; Premier Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on all event communications, including invitations, program, and signage</li>
<li>Premier sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Women in Science Fellow, Women in Science Postdoc, or Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
<li>Verbal recognition from podium and opportunity for an executive to offer welcome remarks</li>
</ul>

<h3>$25,000&mdash; Presenting Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on all event communications, including invitations, program, and signage</li>
<li>Presenting sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Women in Science Fellow, Women in Science Postdoc, or Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
<li>Verbal recognition from podium and opportunity for an executive to offer welcome remarks</li>
</ul>

<h3>$15,000&mdash; Lead Sponsor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on the luncheon invitation, program, and signage</li>
<li>Lead sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
<li>Opportunity to host a Field Museum scientist at your table</li>
</ul>

<h3>$7,500&mdash; Benefactor</h3>

<ul>
<li>Name and logo on the luncheon invitation and program, and text listing on signage</li>
<li>Benefactor sponsor luncheon and lecture seating for up to 10 guests</li>
<li>Opportunity for an executive to participate in the morning program with CPS students</li>
</ul>


Sponsorships

<p><span>​For questions about the event or how you can get involved with the Women&rsquo;s Board, please email&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/"><span>womensboard@fieldmuseum.org</span></a></p>


<h2>Keynote</h2>

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<p>On May 12, 2026, the Women's Board of the Field Museum will welcome Adji Bousso Dieng as its annual Women in Science Luncheon speaker.</p>

<p>Adji Bousso Dieng is a Senegalese scientist and Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, where she leads Vertaix, a research group at the intersection of AI and the natural sciences. She is affiliated with multiple institutes across engineering, materials, quantum science, energy, and the environment, and previously was a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind (2020&ndash;2025). She is also the founder of the nonprofit The Africa I Know, which promotes STEM education in Africa.</p>

<p>Dieng's transdisciplinary work has earned major international recognition. Most recently, she was nominated by the UN Secretary-General as one of 40 experts on the inaugural International Scientific Panel on AI. She was awarded the 2025 Prix Galien Africa Special Prize, a Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Early Career Fellowship, and honors from the American Statistical Association and Columbia University. Her work has been featured in outlets such as Nature, New Scientist, Le Monde, Forbes, and Business Insider. She holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University, where her thesis received both a Google Ph.D. Fellowship and the Leonard J. Savage Award.</p>


<p>Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in Black History Month story time session led by Angelica London, Community Engagement Manager for the Africa Hall. Join us for a fun-filled PlayDate with stories honoring Black identities, communities, history, and culture.</p>
<p><em>This free event is part of our <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit/daily-events/black-history-month">Black History Month</a>&nbsp;celebration.</em></p>

PlayLab PlayDate: Black History Month Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Black History Month Story Time with Chicago Public Library 

PlayLab PlayDate: Love Bug Open Studio

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

PlayLab PlayDates

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

<p><strong>Menu will be released closer to the event date. Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><em>All ticket sales are final. </em></p>

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


<p><strong>Game night just leveled up.</strong></p>
<p>Ancient rivalries, timeless strategies, and a museum full of secrets await at this exclusive 21+ event as the museum becomes a living game board where history, chance, and clever thinking collide for a night of play.</p>
<p>Throughout the night, museum educators will guide you through the history, cultural significance, and rules of ancient games, including Senet, Go, Mancala, and Patolli, offering hands-on opportunities to learn and play them yourself. From games tied to ritual and the afterlife to those built on strategy and chance, discover how play has connected people across civilizations for thousands of years and influenced games we still play today.</p>
<p>Beyond the game tables, the museum itself becomes part of the experience, transforming into a game of exploration and discovery. Guests will piece together clues, spot patterns, and unlock connections woven throughout the galleries to help solve the mystery of the curator&rsquo;s brand-new exhibition concept.</p>
<p>Whether you are a seasoned strategist or a curious beginner, this evening offers a unique way to engage with history through play. Come ready to think, compete, collaborate, and see the museum in a whole light, at night.</p>
<p>Come for the games.<br />Stay for the challenge.<br />Your final move reveals it all.</p>
<p>Tickets include access to all exhibitions and special programming, snacks, and an open bar of beer, wine and our specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages are available for purchase.</p>

Game night just leveled up.

Join us for an enthralling conversation with Bob Weis, former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, and discover how dreams can fuel the impossible!

<p>Join us for an enthralling conversation with Bob Weis, former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, and discover how dreams can fuel the impossible!</p>
<p>Moderated by Aimee Davis, Senior Director of the Sue Ling Gin Center for Education and Public Programs</p>
<p>Bob Weis is a dreamer who believes that if you can imagine it, you can do it. He was an Imagineer over a forty-year span, from 1980 to 2023. In those years, Bob worked on every Disney park and resort around the world. He was president of Walt Disney Imagineering from 2016 to 2022, and a Disney Global Imagineering Ambassador after that.</p>
<p>His passion for storytelling and creative collaboration, new technologies, and for the vibrancy of the guest experience has driven him through projects from Tokyo Disneyland (and later its accompanying park, Tokyo DisneySea) and Disney Hollywood Studios to the reinvention of Disney California Adventure and on to Shanghai Disneyland.</p>
<p>Dream Chasing is his recounting of four decades of creating and seeing to completion challenging projects, leading teams from the top secret, high-tech corridors of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) to the highest levels of The Walt Disney Company.</p>
<p>Hear as Weis shares how his passion for chasing big innovative dreams, grounded in design, technology, and politics, brought an array of Disney experiences to reality, and how dreams can lay the groundwork for museums hoping to create immersive experiences for their audiences while centering storytelling in their design.&nbsp;</p>

A Conversation with Bob Weis, author of Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering

Join us for author events and discussions!

Author Talk and Book Signing

Left, Bob Weis; right, Dream Chasing book cover

<p>Moderated by <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/staff/profile/alaka-wali">Alaka Wali</a> (Field Museum Emerita). The discussion will explore the history and future of botany, agriculture, holistic healing, and environmental stewardship within African American communities. It will feature Chicago-based leaders advancing sustainability, food sovereignty, and environmental advocacy. Together, these conversations honor ancestral plant knowledge and cultural wellness traditions while spotlighting contemporary voices shaping environmental justice and community-centered food systems.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Panelists:</strong> (Rosalyn Owens, M.Ed.) Bronzeville Neighborhood Farms, (Brenda Palms) Northlawndale Employment Network (Sweet Beginnings), Cordia Pugh (Hermitage Street Community Garden)</p>
<p>This event is included with general admission and will take place in Ward Hall on the lower level.</p>

Science of the Soil: Cultivating Healing, Community, and Sustainability

Cultural Programming

<p>Join the Field Museum, in collaboration with the Japanese American Service Committee, at Shared Stories, Shared Future: An Educator Symposium on AANHPI Histories and Belonging. This event celebrates the culmination of a three-year journey exploring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) histories and stories through education, community partnerships, and museum learning. The event will feature a screening of <em>Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America</em>, a film by JJML Productions, followed by a panel discussion with educators and young advocates who helped champion the TEAACH Act in Illinois. Breakout sessions, cultural activation stations, and cultural performances to follow. Field Museum Connections: AANHPI stories and the TEAACH Act programming is made possible with the generous support of the Cyrus Tang Foundation.</p>
<h3><span>Your ticket includes:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Access to two transformative days of learning: entry to both the pre-conference session at the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) and the full educator symposium at the Field Museum</li>
<li>Professional learning experiences grounded in AANHPI histories, the TEAACH Act, and culturally responsive teaching practices<br />
<ul>
<li>Illinois Educators will earn 8 hours of Professional Development for attending this symposium.<br />Interactive breakout sessions and cultural activation stations featuring community partners and educators</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Exclusive screening of <em>Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America</em> along with a meet and greet and Q&amp;A with the director and filmmaker, Jon Osaki</li>
<li>Live cultural performances that bring history, storytelling, and belonging to life</li>
<li>Full museum admission, allowing you to explore exhibitions during breakout sessions</li>
<li>Light bites and tastings at the opening reception (Day 1)</li>
<li>Breakfast and lunch (Day 2), with time built in for connection and community building</li>
<li>Complimentary parking at both JASC and Soldier Field North Lot (with requested validation)</li>
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<h3>Why Attend?</h3>
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<li>Learn how the TEAACH Act came to life and what it means for your classroom</li>
<li>Gain ready-to-use resources for teaching AANHPI histories with care and confidence</li>
<li>Hear directly from educators, youth advocates, and community leaders</li>
<li>Experience culture, storytelling, and history through interactive sessions and performances</li>
<li>Connect with a community of educators committed to belonging and inclusive education</li>
</ul>
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<th><strong>Purchase date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
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<td>Earlybird rate (now until 3/31/26)</td>
<td><a href="https://tickets.fieldmuseum.org/teacher-professional-development-tickets?events=64da91cda42a657f0ab5b66e&amp;date=2026-05-01">$75</a></td>
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<td>Regular rate (4/1/26 - 4/30/26)</td>
<td>$100</td>
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<p><strong>This is a two-day event on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2. The Friday session takes place from 5:30-7:30pm at <a href="https://jasc-chicago.org/">Japanese American Service Committee</a>, 5700 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL&nbsp; 60659. The Saturday session is from 8:30am-5pm at the Field Museum.</strong></p>
<p>For press inquiries, ways to get involved, or more information, contact Ria Pretekin: <a href="mailto:rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org">rpretekin@fieldmuseum.org</a></p>

<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">This program is made possible with the generous support of The Cyrus Tang Foundation.&nbsp;</span></i></p>


Acknowledgments

Cyrus Tang Foundation

Co-host

JASC

This educator symposium highlights the Field Museum’s three-year collaboration with AANHPI community partners.

Shared Stories, Shared Future:  An Educator Symposium on AANHPI Histories

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Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring Earth

Africa

After the Age of Dinosaurs

Happening at the Field

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Friday, March 6

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Wednesday, March 4

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Thursday, April 2

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