When is the Museum open?

How can I purchase tickets?

Does the Field Museum have parking available?

What is there to eat at the Field?

Are there hotels near the Field?

Do you have lockers or storage?

Are Collection Quest tickets transferable?

Are Family Night tickets transferable?

Are matching gifts and volunteer grants tax deductible?

Are there any other websites that sell Pokémon Fossil Museum special exhibition tickets?

Are there packages I can purchase to save money when visiting Chicago?

Are there programs that offer free or discounted admission?

Are tickets to the exhibition timed?

Are tickets transferable?

At what time should I arrive at the museum to see the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition? 

Can I bring a bag?

Can I bring a wheelchair or stroller?

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Can I have my wedding, party, or other event at the Field?

Can I leave and come back later?

Can I purchase a meal voucher in person?

Can I purchase a ticket to Collection Quest upon arrival on the day of the event?

Can I purchase a ticket to Family Night upon arrival on the day of the event?

Can I purchase the Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise outside of the Field Museum?

Can I purchase tickets for the exhibit on the day of my group’s visit? 

Can I receive a refund for students who missed the field trip?

Can I select my timed-entry ticket?

Can I select my timed-entry ticket to the exhibit?

Can I take pictures?

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Can you help me with an online ticketing purchase?

Do active military personnel and Illinois teachers get in free?

Does a ticket to Collection Quest include access to other exhibits in the museum?

Does a ticket to Collection Quest include admission to the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit?

Does a ticket to Family Night include access to other exhibits in the museum?

Does a ticket to Family Night include admission to the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit?

Does the Field Museum have an approved or preferred vendor list?

Do I have to be vaccinated to come to the Field?

Do I have to wear a mask?

Do the tickets required for the Member Preview Days count against my allotment of Pokémon Fossil Museum tickets?

Do you have a lost and found?

Do you have an adult-sized or universal changing space?

Do you have an area for nursing parents?

Do you have educational resources for students?

Do you have plans to restock Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise should items sell out?

Do you have sensory-friendly hours?

Do you have wheelchairs or strollers to borrow or rent?

Do you offer free days for Illinois residents?

Starting March 3, Illinois field trip groups may register using our <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/register-your-field-trip-group">field trip registration form</a>. &nbsp;All field trips should be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Limited tickets are reserved for Illinois field trip groups each day.&nbsp;

How can my group register for a field trip to see the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition?

How did SUE get to the Field Museum?

How do I book a group visit to the Museum? 

How do I get information on my company's matching gift and volunteer grant programs?

How do I get to the Field?

Pokémon trading Archeops card.

How do I obtain the Pokémon Trading Card Game promo card commemorating the Pokémon Fossil Museum?

How do I purchase a ticket to the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition? 

How do I request a matching gift or volunteer grant?

How do I schedule a field trip to the Museum?

After you submit your registration form, you will receive an email with an invoice PDF. You can submit that payment amount by mailing a check before the trip or calling our office at (312) 665-7500 with a credit card.

Payment must be received 2 weeks prior to your trip date. If payment is not received 2 weeks prior to the field trip date, tickets will be released to the general public.

How do I submit payment?

 How long should I plan to spend in the exhibition? 

 How long should my group plan to spend in the exhibition? 

How long will tickets be available for the Pokémon Fossil Museum? 

In order to ensure that groups have a great visit, pre-K through 5th-grade students must be accompanied by a minimum of one adult for every five students and a maximum of one adult for every child. Students in 6th through 12th grade must be accompanied by a minimum of one adult for every ten students and a maximum of one adult for every child.

How many chaperones can my Illinois School Group bring?

 How many Pokemon Fossil Museum special exhibition tickets are included with my membership?

Illinois groups registered at least 2 weeks in advance are allotted a discounted price of $7 per person to enter the &nbsp;Pok&eacute;mon Fossil Museum exhibition. Every person entering the exhibit will need a ticket.

Your group will still be able to enter all General Admission exhibits on your trip.Limited tickets are reserved for Illinois field trip groups each day.

How much are tickets for the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition for Illinois field trip groups?

How will I be able to make reservations for Pokémon Fossil Museum?

I didn’t receive an email confirmation for my tickets—who can help me? 

I have Chicago CityPASS®, Go City pass, or am eligible for discounted admission that I cannot reserve online—how can I secure tickets to the Pokémon Fossil Museum?

I have another question about visit Pokémon Fossil Museum—who can I reach out to? 

Have another question you need answered? Visit our expanded Giving FAQ for more answers, or contact our donor support teams at 312.665.7777 or <a href="mailto:supporters@fieldmuseum.org">supporters@fieldmuseum.org.</a>

I have a question not answered here.

I have more questions about Family Night. Who can I talk to?

I have more questions. Who can I talk to?

I’m a member—how can I redeem my member benefits for Pokémon Fossil Museum?

I'm a teacher, what should I expect in the exhibit?

I missed my group’s entry time. What should we do? 

Is a deposit required? Is my deposit refundable?

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Is there any special programming for my students?

Is there wheelchair-accessible parking? 

Unfortunately, there are no scholarships available for this special exhibition. All Illinois students, chaperones, and teachers on the field trip who are visiting the exhibit must pay $7 to enter. You can still book your <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/landing/field-trips">General Admission field trip</a> for free, and visit the Evolving Planet exhibition to learn about fossils.

My group can not pay the $7 per person fee to see the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition. Are there any scholarships or free programming?

My ticket to Pokémon Fossil Museum is for after 4:30pm. Don't you close at 5pm?

Tickets for the date I want to visit are not yet available. When will I be able to access those?

What are employee matching gift programs?

What are the purchase limits for Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise? 

What are the venue rental fees for an event?

What are volunteer grant programs?

What counts as volunteer work?

What does Field Museum Women in Science (FMWIS) membership mean?

 What does my membership include?

What happens if I miss my scheduled entry time? 

What happens if I miss my scheduled entry time for Family Night?

What happens if I miss my scheduled entry time for the exhibit?

What happens if I need to reschedule my group's visit? 

What happens if I need to reschedule my visit? 

What happens if I purchased Collection Quest tickets by mistake?

What happens if I purchased Family Night tickets by mistake?

What has SUE taught us?

What if I forget to submit my matching gift request?

What if I submit a matching gift, or volunteeer grant, outside of the nonprofit's online donation form or dedicated matching gift page?

What if my entire party does not arrive at the same time?

T. rex Teeth and Tails explores what made Tyrannosaurus rex one of the most remarkable dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth. Through interactive activities and museum exploration, Itty Bitty Explorers will discover how T. rex used its powerful teeth and strong tail to eat, balance, move, and survive.

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<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; letter-spacing: 0px;">For more information, please see the <a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1787322427-2026-27-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a><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; letter-spacing: 0px;">. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" style="letter-spacing: 0px;">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a><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; letter-spacing: 0px;">.

Lost City Explorers will dive into a lost Egyptian city hidden beneath the sea. Explorers will search for hidden treasure, examine ancient artifacts, and discover the story they tell about the past. Through hands-on activities and imaginative play, we will explore like archaeologists, uncovering clues and bringing ancient Egypt to life.

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Itty Bitty Explorers: T. rex Teeth & Tails 

Fossil Finders will explore like real paleontologists and uncover the wonder of fossils like never before! Through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and exploration of the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit, we will discover how fossils help us learn about life long ago and continue to inspire us today.

Itty Bitty Explorers: Fossil Finder

Your little explorer’s museum adventure starts here! Join the Crown Family PlayLab for Itty Bitty Explorer, a hands-on experience designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Each session sparks curiosity as young scientists explore big topics alongside a caregiver. Guided by a Field Museum educator, kids will investigate through exhibit exploration, specimen interaction, playful story times, crafts, and more!
<h3>Session Information</h3>
<h4><h>T. rex Teeth &amp; Tails</h></h4>
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<li>October 17, 2026</li>
<li><s>November 14, 2026</s> | <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd89dCorYmM-MJBMNVnzSotZdG0FSW56J503ML7LURRYAEZMw/viewform">Waitlist</a></li>
<li>December 19, 2026</li>
</ul>
T. rex Teeth and Tails explores what made Tyrannosaurus rex one of the most remarkable dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth. Through imaginative play, hands-on activities, and museum exploration, we will discover how T. rex used its powerful teeth and strong tail to eat, balance, move, and survive.
<h4>Fossil Finder</h4>
<ul>
<li>February 20, 2027</li>
<li>February 27, 2027</li>
</ul>
Fossil Finders will explore like real paleontologists and uncover the wonder of fossils like never before! Through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and exploration of the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit, we will discover how fossils help us learn about life long ago and continue to inspire us today.
<h4>Lost City Explorers</h4>
<ul>
<li>March 13, 2027</li>
<li>April 3, 2027</li>
</ul>
Lost City Explorers will dive into a lost Egyptian city hidden beneath the sea. Explorers will search for hidden treasure, examine ancient artifacts, and discover the stories they tell about the past. Through hands-on activities, imaginative play, and museum exploration, we will explore like archaeologists, uncovering clues and bringing ancient Egypt to life.
For more information, please see the PlayLab Programs&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pjf145EMIKFPZLvbxwumbv6z91inp_fa/view?usp=sharing">FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at <a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

Explore the wonders of the museum through workshops for ages 3-5!

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