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The Field Museum aims to inspire Chicagoland area teens and pre-teens to explore and protect the natural world. Our youth ...
Located on Chicago’s iconic Lake Michigan shore, the Field Museum opened its current building to the public in 1921—but our story began years earlier.
Active Education and Public Programs volunteers commit at least five hours per month to their role, with a minimum of 60 volunteer hours per calendar year. Specific roles may have additional hourly ...
All groups can enjoy special ticketed exhibitions, behind-the-scenes tours, and other limited-access activities. Select the experience your group would like to participate in as you fill out the ...
Explore our collection of family-friendly resources, activities, and educational tools designed to make museum learning fun and engaging for children of all ages.
Engage early learners with resources about plants and animals, including dinosaurs. Our lesson plans help you prepare your next classroom unit, and our in-museum activities can enhance your field trip ...
You can purchase tickets online or in person at the museum. We recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance to secure your preferred date and to have a contactless experience when you arrive.
Your passion for discovery starts here. Explore ways to get involved. Support scientific discovery for years to come. Your support powers scientific discovery and education, from groundbreaking global ...
Ready to explore the museum? Fuel your passion for discovery with dinosaurs, ancient objects, cultural insights, and groundbreaking science. Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on ...
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