The famous vertebrate fossils in our collection began as massive hunks of rock. Watch preparators ready fossilized specimens for display or research in the McDonald’s Fossil Preparation Laboratory.

Join us for an exclusive after-hours event featuring our latest special exhibition, interactive family-friendly activities, and an engaging panel discussion with Field Museum experts in the James ...

We strive to build a culture of respect for all who work, volunteer, and visit the Museum. This is why we have created a Staff-led Advisory Council. We aim to listen, advocate, and learn from all ...

Explore cultures present and past, find the latest scientific discoveries, and travel the world right here in Chicago.

See the best of what the Field Museum has to offer in this 45-minute guided tour presented in American Sign Language. During this tour designed for the Deaf community, guests will explore how history, ...

Computed Tomography (CT) is a very useful technique for non-destructively examining the interior of museum objects in three dimensions. A regular X-radiograph provides a picture of the interior of an ...

The exhibition will debut alongside a companion show, Connecting Threads: Africa Fashion in Chicago ...

We know monarch butterflies for their striking orange and black wings and impressive migratory journey from Canada to Mexico. They also play an important role as pollinators in ecosystems. But monarch ...

Join a committed group of lifelong learners working to ensure a strong future for the Field Museum. The Women’s Board is a group of nearly 200 civic-minded members that raise more than $2 million ...

We’ve created group packages to make planning a day at Chicago’s premiere natural history and science museum even easier. To learn about health and safety measures that may be requested by group ...