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 ...

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.

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles in this one-of-a-kind family-friendly exhibition! Combining original Field Museum science with live animals and engaging interactives, Reptiles Alive! offers ...

Help tell the story of life on Earth through science! Volunteers at the Field Museum spark curiosity and activate inquiry in more than one million visitors each year. Research has shown that ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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.