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.

The Field Museum aims to inspire Chicagoland area teens and pre-teens to explore and protect the natural world. Our youth ...

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 ...

The Field Museum is in the heart of Chicago’s Museum Campus, at 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

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.

Few places on earth remain as wild and pristine as the Top End of Australia. It is a land that time forgot. An ancient place with some of the richest wetlands, oldest rainforests, intriguing animals ...

Spark curiosity and inspire discovery through our educational programs, resources, and hands-on experiences for all ages. Get outside and explore the natural wonders local to Chiago and greater ...

Explore our collection of family-friendly resources, activities, and educational tools designed to make museum learning fun and engaging for children of all ages.

Our scientific staff is engaged in many special projects and conferences related to their areas of research. Explore the sampling at right to find deep scientific information about topics ranging from ...