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• (Today) Tuesday, October 29, 2024

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    10/29, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    

    Online

    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

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs
  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour: Spooky SUE
    

    10/29, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
    

    Online

    Join us for spooky season with fan favorite Spooky SUE tour!

    Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour: Spooky SUE

    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, October 30, 2024

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    10/30, 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

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

    10/30, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

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

    Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates

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

    • Families
    • Activity
    • Cultural Understanding
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Anthropology
  • After 5 at the Field
    

    10/30, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT

    On select Wednesdays this Fall, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.

    Part of the series: After 5 at the Field

    Tags for After 5 at the Field

    • Families
    • Adults
    • Activity

• Thursday, October 31, 2024

  • Poetry Pop-up: Making Monsters!
    

    10/31, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

    Celebrate Halloween in the Field by inventing your own monster! Find Eric in Stanley Field Hall.

    Tags for Poetry Pop-up: Making Monsters!

    • Adults
    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity
  • Meet a Scientist: The Substance—GOOP
    

    10/31, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

    Come join the Division of Fishes team for some slimey, slippery science!

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Meet a Scientist: The Substance—GOOP

    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity
    • Fishes
    • Fish Collections
    • Education and Public Programming

• Tuesday, November 5, 2024

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    11/5, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
    

    Online

    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

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, November 6, 2024

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    11/6, 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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  • Meet a Scientist: Jada Whiterock and Jasmine Eleck, North American Anthropology Early Career Fellows
    

    11/6, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

    See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Meet a Scientist: Jada Whiterock and Jasmine Eleck, North American Anthropology Early Career Fellows

    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Cultural Understanding
    • Anthropology
  • PlayLab PlayDate: Polar Bear Week Storytime
    

    11/6, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

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

    Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Polar Bear Week Storytime

    • Families
    • Activity
    • Mammals
  • Armour Seminar: Lucas Legendre
    

    11/6, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

    Join us for a talk by Lucas Legendre, vertebrate paleontologist & evolutionary biologist.

    Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series

    Tags for Armour Seminar: Lucas Legendre

    • Adults
    • Paleontology
    • Evolutionary Biology
  • After 5 at the Field
    

    11/6, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST

    On select Wednesdays this Fall, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.

    Part of the series: After 5 at the Field

    Tags for After 5 at the Field

    • Families
    • Adults
    • Activity

• Friday, November 8, 2024

  • Dave Spencer and the Oka Homma Singers
    

    11/8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

    Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

    Part of the series: Native American Heritage Month Celebration

    Tags for Dave Spencer and the Oka Homma Singers

    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Native Truths
    • Anthropology
  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Nov 8, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 9, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Tuesday, November 12, 2024

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    11/12, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
    

    Online

    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

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, November 13, 2024

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    11/13, 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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  • Meet a Scientist: Urban Rivers Team
    

    11/13, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

    Join the Urban Rivers team as they present Mussels and Macros: Monitoring the Health of the Chicago River

    Part of the series: Meet a Scientist

    Tags for Meet a Scientist: Urban Rivers Team

    • Families
    • Teens & Pre-teens
    • Activity
    • Environment & Conservation
    • Education and Public Programming
  • PlayLab PlayDate: Native American Heritage Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library
    

    11/13, 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

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Native American Heritage Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

    • Families
    • Activity
    • Native Truths
    • Cultural Heritage
  • After 5 at the Field
    

    11/13, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST

    On select Wednesdays this Fall, experience the Museum after hours with discounted All Access admission.

    Part of the series: After 5 at the Field

    Tags for After 5 at the Field

    • Families
    • Adults
    • Activity

• Saturday, November 16, 2024

  • Samantha Doxtator: Indigenous Astronomy as told by the Haudenosaunee
    

    11/16, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM CST

    Join our Celebration featuring Native American cultural performances, story tellers, and more!

    Part of the series: Native American Heritage Month Celebration

    Tags for Samantha Doxtator: Indigenous Astronomy as told by the Haudenosaunee

• Tuesday, November 19, 2024

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    11/19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
    

    Online

    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

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, November 20, 2024

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    11/20, 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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  • Armour Seminar: Bryan Stuart, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
    

    11/20, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

    Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture.

    Part of the series: A. Watson Armour III Research Seminar Series

    Tags for Armour Seminar: Bryan Stuart, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

    • Adults
    • Paleontology
    • Evolutionary Biology

• Thursday, November 21, 2024

  • Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    11/21, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST
    

    Online

    Join us and find out what makes a dinosaur…a dinosaur!

    Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    Tags for Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Education
    • Fossils
    • Paleontology

• Tuesday, November 26, 2024

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    11/26, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
    

    Online

    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

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, November 27, 2024

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    11/27, 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

    Tags for Illinois Free Wednesday

• Tuesday, December 3, 2024

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    12/3, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
    

    Online

    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

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, December 4, 2024

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    12/4, 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

    Tags for Illinois Free Wednesday
  • PlayLab PlayDate: Cats: Predators to Pets Storytime & Craft
    

    12/4, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

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

    Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Cats: Predators to Pets Storytime & Craft

    • Families
    • Activity
    • Mammals

• Tuesday, December 10, 2024

  • SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    12/10, 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
    

    Online

    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

    Tags for SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Science
    • Dinosaurs

• Wednesday, December 11, 2024

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    12/11, 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: Unseen Oceans Storytime & Craft
    

    12/11, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

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

    Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Unseen Oceans Storytime & Craft

    • Families
    • Activity
  • Last Call: Unseen Oceans
    

    12/11, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

    Enjoy an evening at the museum, with access to the Unseen Oceans!

    Tags for Last Call: Unseen Oceans

    • Adults
    • Activity

• Wednesday, December 18, 2024

  • Illinois Free Wednesday
    

    12/18, 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

    Tags for Illinois Free Wednesday
  • PlayLab PlayDate: Winter Wonderland Games & Activities
    

    12/18, 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

    Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Winter Wonderland Games & Activities

    • Families
    • Activity

• Thursday, December 19, 2024

  • Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
    

    12/19, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST
    

    Online

    Join us and find out what makes a dinosaur…a dinosaur!

    Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    Tags for Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms

    • Educators
    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Education
    • Fossils
    • Paleontology

• Thursday, December 26, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/26, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Activity

• Friday, December 27, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/27, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Saturday, December 28, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/28, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Sunday, December 29, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/29, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Monday, December 30, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/30, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Tuesday, December 31, 2024

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    12/31, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Wednesday, January 1, 2025

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/1, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Thursday, January 2, 2025

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/2, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Friday, January 3, 2025

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/3, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Saturday, January 4, 2025

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/4, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Sunday, January 5, 2025

  • Members’ Holiday Lounge
    

    1/5, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

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

    Part of the series: Members’ Holiday Lounge

    Tags for Members’ Holiday Lounge

    • Members
    • Community Building

• Saturday, January 18, 2025

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Jan 18, 5:30 PM CST to Jan 19, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Members
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Saturday, February 8, 2025

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Feb 8, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 9, 9:00 AM

    Science is more fun in your pajamas.

    Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Saturday, February 15, 2025

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Feb 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

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, February 28, 2025

  • 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

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, March 7, 2025

  • 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

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• 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

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, April 4, 2025

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Apr 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

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Friday, April 18, 2025

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Apr 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

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

• Saturday, November 22, 2025

  • Dozin' with the Dinos
    

    Nov 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

    Tags for Dozin' with the Dinos

    • Families
    • Dinosaurs
    • Fossils
    • Activity

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