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(Today) Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday
2/12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CSTBeat 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
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Poetry Pop-up: T-rex-ing2/13, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Meet Eric near SUE inside the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: T-rex-ing
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.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Monday, February 17, 2025
- Cat Café with Anti-Cruelty and World’s Best Cat Litter ® 2/17, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Cuddle with cats to celebrate our newest exhibition, Cats: Predators to Pets!
- Cat Café with Anti-Cruelty and World’s Best Cat Litter ®
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.
Part of the series: After 5 at the Field
- 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!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Cultural Curators: Black Voices in the Museum Industry2/19, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Join us for a career panel of Field Museum staff who will share their experiences in pursuing careers in the museum industry.
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Poetry Pop-up: Cat-Strophes2/20, 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
Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL2/22, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL
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- Field Favorites in ASL
Sunday, February 23, 2025
- Chicago Winter Field Guide sponsored by Arc’teryx Chicago2/23, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable day packed with adventure and discovery!
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- Written in the Waters: An Evening with National Geographic Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts2/23, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST
Underwater archaeology uncovers slave ships lost to time.
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- Chicago Winter Field Guide sponsored by Arc’teryx Chicago
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms2/25, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
OnlineLearn 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
- 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.
Part of the series: After 5 at the Field
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
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!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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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!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Africa Fashion Opening Celebration2/28, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Celebrate Black History Month with us as we come together for the opening of our newest exhibit Africa Fashion.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos Feb 28, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 1, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Africa Fashion Opening Celebration
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday3/5, 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!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
- PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with a Paleontologist3/5, 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
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Member Presentation and Viewing—Africa Fashion 3/6, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Join us for an exclusive after-hours event featuring our latest special exhibition!
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- Member Presentation and Viewing—Africa Fashion
Friday, March 7, 2025
- Meet a Scientist: Florida Panther Project3/7, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Rebecca Banasiak, Field Museum Collections Assistant & Chief Mammals Preparator, shares her work with the Florida panther.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Dozin' with the Dinos Mar 7, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 8, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Meet a Scientist: Florida Panther Project
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms3/11, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
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, March 12, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday3/12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
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
- PlayLab PlayDate: Clover Craft and Scavenger Hunt3/12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday3/19, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
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
- PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with a Biologist3/19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
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.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL3/22, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL
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- Field Favorites in ASL
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms3/25, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
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, March 26, 2025
- Illinois Free Wednesday3/26, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
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
- Illinois Free Wednesday
Friday, March 28, 2025
- Meet a Scientist: Using Science to Support Animal Wellbeing3/28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Shannon O'Brien, PhD; Lincoln Park Zoo Animal Welfare Scientist joins us for this week's session.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Meet a Scientist: Using Science to Support Animal Wellbeing
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.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms4/8, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
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
Monday, April 14, 2025
- Rooted in Story: AANHPI Voices & Oral Histories for Educators4/14, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Rooted in Story: AANHPI Voices & Oral Histories for Educators
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.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms4/22, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
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
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Last Call-Cats: Predators to Pets4/24, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Enjoy an evening at the museum, with access to the latest special exhibitions!
- Last Call-Cats: Predators to Pets
Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Corporate Family Day4/26, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable day packed with adventure and discovery!
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- Field Favorites in ASL 4/26, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
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- Corporate Family Day
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms5/13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
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, May 21, 2025
- Women in Science Luncheon5/21, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
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.
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- Women in Science Luncheon
Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL5/24, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms5/27, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
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
Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL 6/28, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL 7/26, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL
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- Field Favorites in ASL
Saturday, August 23, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL 8/23, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
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- Field Favorites in ASL
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.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL9/27, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
Part of the series: Field Favorites in ASL
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL10/25, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL11/22, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
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- Dozin' with the DinosNov 22, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 23, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Field Favorites in ASL
Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Field Favorites in ASL12/20, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST
See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.
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