The Field Museum accepts gifts in a variety of ways to make supporting our mission easy and convenient.<ul><li>Give Online.&nbsp; Use our secure online gift processing form</li><li>Give via Check.&nbsp; Mail a check payable to “Field Museum” to one of the following addresses: <ul><li>For standard USPS “snail mail” send to: Field Museum 75 Remittance Drive, Suite #1093 Chicago, IL 60675-1093</li><li>For FedEx, UPS, or Next Day Delivery send to: Field Museum Lockbox 1093 5503 N. Cumberland Avenue Chicago, IL 60656</li></ul></li><li>Give via Cryptocurrency. Make a gift of cryptocurrency by exploring options with our partners at <a href="https://thegivingblock.com/donate/the-field-museum/">The Giving Block</a>.</li><li>Give via Appreciated Securities, ACH/wire transfer, QCD Distributions. To make a gift via any of these methods, please contact us for additional instructions.</li></ul>Any questions on making a gift via any of these giving methods may be directed to Jeanette Rodriguez, Director of Development Services, at 312.665.7285 or jrodriguez@fieldmuseum.org.

What other ways can I make a gift?

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>

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Is my gift tax-deductible?

How can I purchase tickets?

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

What is there to eat at the Field?

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

Why should men join the Field Museum Women in Science (FMWIS)?

Who can join the Field Museum Women in Science (FMWIS)?

Why do we need Women in Science groups?

Will I have access to the Pokemon Fossil Museum store at Collection Quest?

Will I receive a promotional trading card with my Collection Quest ticket?

I have more questions. Who can I talk to?

Can I purchase a meal voucher in person?

Will there be food/drink at Collection Quest?

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

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

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

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

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?

What happens if I purchased Collection Quest tickets by mistake?

Are Collection Quest tickets transferable?

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Will I receive a promotional trading card with my Family Night ticket?

Pokémon trading Archeops card.

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

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

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

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

Will there be food/drink at Family Night?

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

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?

What happens if I purchased Family Night tickets by mistake?

Are Family Night tickets transferable?

Can I select my timed-entry ticket?

Will the promotional trading card be available for all museum visitors? Will the cards be restocked if they run out?

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

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

What are the purchase limits for Pokémon Fossil Museum merchandise? 

Will there be a retail experience for the Pokémon Fossil Museum?

 How long should I plan to spend in the exhibition? 

I have more questions. Who can I talk to? 

What happens if I miss my scheduled entry time? 

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Is there any special programming for my students?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

When will tickets be available for Illinois school groups?

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?

What happens if I need to reschedule my visit? 

Are tickets to the exhibition timed?

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

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

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

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

 What does my membership include?

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PlayLab PlayDate: Diwali Storytime and Craft

The Crown Family PlayLab offers PlayLab PlayDates on select Wednesdays and Saturdays. PlayLab PlayDates are drop-in activities, free to museum guests with children ages 2-6, featuring storytime sessions, music, crafts, science experiments, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pre-registration is not required! Sessions take place in the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/halls-and-galleries/crown-family-playlab">Crown Family PlayLab</a>.&nbsp;

Program length varies, usually from 20 minutes to 1 hour.

For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1771856923-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs-updated.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 children ages 2–6 are invited to a free, drop-in PlayDate celebrating space! Young author Jaiyen L. Bhandari will share his book inspired by his love for space. Join us for an author read-aloud as we celebrate the cosmos with stories, creativity, and fun!

PlayLab PlayDate: Space Storytime with Local Youth Author Jaiyen Bhandari

Join us in the Crown Family PlayLab for a free, drop-in PlayDate celebrating the official designation of the Tully Monster as the Illinois State Fossil on Aug 31, 1989.
Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in, storytime session hosted by the Field Museum Geology Collections team to honor this unique creature. Join us for a fun-filled PlayDate with stories and more!

Tully Monster Reconstruction

PlayLab PlayDate: Tully Monster Celebration with Paul Mayer

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in music and movement program led by Ivelisse Bombera De Corazón Diaz with <a href="https://www.bomberadecorazon.com/">La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón</a>. La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón is an Afro-Puerto Rican diasporic performing arts school in Humboldt Park committed to the preservation of Bomba through percussion (buleo, maraca, cúa), dance (baile), vocals (canto), and history. Join us for this fun, interactive presentation complete with music, movement, instruments and more!
Learn more about La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaEscuelitaBDC">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laescuelitabdc/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.bomberadecorazon.com/">their website</a>.

PlayLab PlayDate: Music & Movement with La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón

The Crown Family PlayLab offers PlayLab PlayDates on select Wednesdays and Saturdays. PlayLab PlayDates are drop-in activities, free to museum guests with children ages 2-6, featuring storytime sessions, music, crafts, science experiments, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pre-registration is not required! Sessions take place in the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/halls-and-galleries/crown-family-playlab">Crown Family PlayLab</a>.&nbsp;
Program length varies, usually from 20 minutes to 1 hour.
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1771856923-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs-updated.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>.

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

A museum staff member reads a book to a group of kids during a PlayLab event.

PlayLab PlayDates

PlayLab PlayDates

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

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 22

Wednesday, August 5

Wednesday, August 26

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

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 22

Wednesday, August 5

Wednesday, August 26