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

Standard Ticket

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:
<ul>
<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

Watch NBC5 Doze with the Dinos

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=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

Media for Before SUE the T. rex, there was ‘Gorgeous George’

Media for Visiting SUE the T. rex: What to Know Before You Go

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>Non-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

Come spend your days off with the Field Museum!

Make discoveries &mdash; and memories!&mdash;at the Field Museum seasonal camps. Campers will encounter the natural world and human cultures through exciting and fun experiences. Make friends, learn how Field Museum scientists do their work, investigate using real scientific tools, and discover a whole new side of science.
Field Explorers Day Off Camps are for children in grades 1-4, or equivalent. These new camps will be offered several times throughout the school year during typical school break periods.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Two-day sessions, 9am-3pm, Monday-Tuesday</li>
<li>Camps cost $200 per session for the general public and $180 for museum members</li>
<li>Please note: This camp is&nbsp;not&nbsp;an overnight event.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Wild Winter Wonders&mdash;December 29 &amp; 30</h3>
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Explore the amazing adaptations that allow animals to conquer the coldest climates. From blubber to fur to other ice-cold adaptations, you&rsquo;ll explore, experiment, and discover how the animal kingdom beats the freeze.&nbsp;Get ready to experience a whole new world where frost is your friend, and survival is the coolest science there is.
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Day Off Camps: Wild Winter Wonders

Field Explorer Day Off Camps

<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! 

Come in from the cold and enjoy the Holiday Members' Lounge!

Members and Donors visiting during the bustling holiday weekend are invited to join us for a quiet break in the Museum&rsquo;s Founders&rsquo; Room. Make sure to stop by and warm up with a toasty hot beverage. Enjoy family-friendly activities for your young explorers and light refreshments while you&rsquo;re there&mdash;families and friends are also welcome!

Health and safety information: Masks are encouraged. Please note that the Museum follows the city&rsquo;s COVID guidelines, and policies may change prior to the event.

<h2>Become a member</h2>

Not a member yet? Sign up to stay connected to the Field Museum and enjoy virtual benefits from anywhere. <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/join-give/become-member">Join today</a>

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.
General Admission is required for entry into the Museum.
Not a Field Museum Member? <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/landing/become-member">Join today</a> and uncover unlimited opportunities for endless discovery!

Members’ Holiday Lounge

Escape the chill and unwind at the cozy Members' Holiday Lounge!

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

Have our poet-in-residence compose a poem for you to ring in the new year!

Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a T. rex. Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago. See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric Elshtain, the Field Museum's first poet in residence.&nbsp;
Join us for a series of weekly events that change how you see the museum&mdash;whether you&rsquo;ve visited once or dozens of times. Encounter objects from our collection. Tour an exhibition. Find our poet in residence at a typewriter station to craft your own poem!
Eric hosts pop-ups on select weekdays from 10am&ndash;12pm, in locations across the museum. No prior knowledge of poetry needed. &nbsp;

Poetry Pop-Up: Poems for Members

Poetry Pop-up: Poetry is the Thing with Feathers

Poety Pop-up: Whale Songs

Poetry Pop-up: Cold-blooded Poetry

Discover the natural world through poetry at weekly pop-up events featuring the Field’s poet in residence.

Poetry Pop-up

A group gathers at the corner of a diorama case. One man sits a desk with a typerwriter. He looks up to a family of three standing over him. The man in the middle stands with arms around the other two individuals. Both are smiling down at the man seated at the desk. A black box with a glass front holds a rock specimen and is propped up against the leg of the desk.

Poetry Pop-Up

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Join Eric at the Members' Holiday Lounge, in the Founders' Room.

Join Eric in the Ronald and Christina Gidwitz Hall of Birds and make poetry for the birds!

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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;">Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to 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;">&nbsp;T. rex.<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;">&nbsp;<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;">Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago. See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric Elshtain, the Field Museum's first poet in residence.&nbsp;
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Join us for a series of weekly events that change how you see the museum&mdash;whether you&rsquo;ve visited once or dozens of times. Encounter objects from our collection. Tour an exhibition. Find our poet in residence at a typewriter station to craft your own poem!
Eric hosts pop-ups most Thursdays from 10am&ndash;12pm, in locations across the museum. No prior knowledge of poetry needed. &nbsp;
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Write poems under the shadow of a right whale skeleton, while listening to the mournful songs of different whale species.

Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a T. rex. Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago. See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric Elshtain, the Field Museum's first poet in residence.&nbsp;
Join us for a series of weekly events that change how you see the museum&mdash;whether you&rsquo;ve visited once or dozens of times. Encounter objects from our collection. Tour an exhibition. Find our poet in residence at a typewriter station to craft your own poem!
Eric hosts pop-ups most Thursdays from 10am&ndash;12pm, in locations across the museum. No prior knowledge of poetry needed. &nbsp;

Field Favorites in ASL

See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language.

Join us virtually on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 4-5pm for a professional learning opportunity designed to engage educators in deep content learning with the Museum&rsquo;s collections, with particular emphasis on the Cyrus Tang Hall of China.&nbsp;
This program will help educators incorporate drama in the classroom &ndash; whether in-person or in a virtual setting &ndash; in order to engage students in the study of culture and religious traditions.
Participants will:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Understand: How to use theater and storytelling to teach young audiences about culture and religious traditions.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Do: Participate in drama and improvisation activities to explore the major themes and Buddhist values present in the stories of Guanyin and the Journey to the West.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Feel: Prepared to integrate drama and storytelling to teach cultural content.</li>
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Registration is open to formal and informal educators of all levels. Those who register will receive a Zoom link to join.&nbsp;

This program is made possible with the generous support of Lilly Endowment, Inc.&nbsp;

Lilly Endowment

Engaging Students with Story and Theater – Virtual Edition

Join us as we continue our Virtual Professional Development Series! 

Educator Virtual Professional Development Series

Accessibility: Our goal is to make all programming financially accessible without asking participants to individually request assistance. Please use the promo code 40OFFTEACHERS to receive 40% off the full ticket price if assistance makes it possible for you to attend this event.

Please note that this session will be recorded for future educational use by the Museum. Registration constitutes acknowledgement that your face/voice/name might be on this recording.

Illinois Educators will earn 1 hour of Professional Development for attending this training.

Registration will remain open until Monday, January 19, 2026.

Program questions? Contact Samantha Chapleau, <a href="mailto:schapleau@fieldmuseum.org">schapleau@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

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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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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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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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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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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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