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take a self–guided tOur Of Our cOllectiOns resOurce center! The following exhibitions are open for your enjoyment:Crown Family PlayLabDesign for a Living WorldErnst & Young 3D Theater showing Dinosaurs Alive! In 3–D Evolving PlanetNature WalkThe Ancient AmericasThe HorseThe Romance of AntsTraditions Retold: Mexican Nativity ScenesTravelogues & Technologies from Small Sketches to the Biggest BookUnderground AdventureWhales: Giants of the Deep

The Crown Family PlayLab is generously sponsored by the Crown family

Design for a Living World was developed by The Nature Conservancy. The exhibit was made possible by Lead Sponsor, Northern Trust, and Sustainability Sponsor, Accenture. Presenting Partners include The Field Museum, Millennium Park and Lurie Garden. This exhibition is presented in The Gary C. Comer Family Gallery.

Ernst & Young 3D Theater is sponsored by:

Evolving Planet is made possible by Kenneth and Anne Griffin. The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is the generous sponsor of Evolving Planet’s Genius Hall of Dinosaurs.

The Ancient Americas is made possible by the McCormick Foundation. Presenting sponsors who have generously supported this exhibition are Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Ferro, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Miles D. White; Abbott Fund; and ITW Foundation.

The Horse is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with The Field Museum, Chicago; Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage; Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau–Ottawa; and San Diego Natural History Museum. Major Sponsor: Harris Bank

The Romance of Ants is organized by The Field Museum and is the inaugural exhibition of Straight from The Field, an ongoing series of innovative exhibitions highlighting the work of Field Museum scientists and researchers.

Traditions Retold: Mexican Nativity Scenes is organized by The Field Museum, and is made possible with a generous gift from William Goldman.

Travelogues & Technologies– from Small Sketches to the Biggest Book is organized by The Field Museum.

Underground Adventure is sponsored by Monsanto.

Whales: Giants of the Deep is developed and presented by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. This exhibition was made possible through the support of the New Zealand Government. Proud Major Sponsor: Wells Fargo

WIN FREE ROUNDTRIP TICKETS FROM UNITED!Stop by the table in the Main Level and enter a raffle for your chance to win a pair of domestic round trip United Airlines flights to anywhere in the 48 state region. Retail value equals $928. Restrictions apply. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Employees, contractors, and volunteers of The Field Museum and employees of United are not eligible.

United is the Official Airline of The Field Museum.

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CORNER BAKERYMain LevelEnjoy a selection of freshly made sandwiches, soups, salads and sweets. 5 pm–9 pm

MCDONALD’SGround LevelVisit McDonald’s for dinner or consider a McFlurry for dessert. 5 pm–9 pm

Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases.

Cash bar in Stanley Field Hall. 5 pm–9 pm No refunds for unused tickets.

All activities, presentations, tours and interactives will end at 9 pm

Members’ Nights is a great opportunity for guests to become members of The Field Museum or for the current members to renew their support. Memberships also make great gifts. Join or renew tonight at the south or east membership desks and receive a discount on your membership. Offer applies to Family– Plus membership level and below.

Any photography taken by The Field Museum staff during Members’ Nights may be used to promote the Museum.

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CROWN FAMILY PLAYLABExamine artifacts and specimens through hands–on activities in the Crown Family PlayLab. Explore the Illinois Woodland Diorama, Southwestern Pueblo, Scientist’s Lab, Art Studio, Rhythm Section, and Dino Field Station. This 7,000–square–foot permanent facility, designed especially for children ages 2–6 with activities adaptable up to age 8.

H IS FOR THE HORSECome down to the Crown Family PlayLab where you will be able to saddle up and make your own horse ears and tails to wear while you trot around the museum and take home as a souvenir!

EDUCATION: PROGRAMS AND EVENTSFind out about The Field Museum’s programs for children, adults, and families including 2011 summer camps, Dozin’ with the Dinos overnights, Parents as Educators workshops, school programs and more!

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LIFE MUSEUM–WIDE SCAVENGER HUNT

Feeling overwhelmed by your options at Members’ Night? Let a scavenger hunt be your guide! The Encyclopedia of Life scavenger hunt will bring you to the best spots throughout Members’ Night. You can complete a hunt entirely behind–the–scenes or throughout the museum – it’s your choice! Grab a scavenger hunt at one of our three stations: the East Entrance, the South Entrance, or in Stanley Field Hall. Remember to return your completed hunt to a station to claim your prize!

UNDERGROUND ADVENTUREThere’s more to soil than meets the eye. The world of soil is a rich habitat for many amazing creatures. What do you think life would be like if you lived underground? You’ve come to the right place to find out!

COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCE CENTER (CRC)Take an exclusive self–guided tour of our state of the art Collections and Resource Center. See enormous artifacts from Egypt to Rome, explore extensive collections for fishes and reptiles and make sure to catch the mammal presentations! The CRC will close at 9 pm.

FIRST ROBOTICS FIRST, an acronym, “For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology”, inspires students across the globe to spark interest in pursuing careers in science and technology. Many of our students continue on to be engineers, teachers and also work in the field of medicine.

THE ROCK–OLOGY STOREThe Rock–ology Store located on the ground level features a wide array of rock and mineral related gifts, books, media and toys for the whole family. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Open 5 pm–10 pm.

MCDONALD’SEnjoy dinner at McDonald’s. Open tonight from 5 pm–9 pm Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases.

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ADDING TO THE COLLECTIONSCome take a look at some recent Museum acquisitions by the Anthropology Department: Joel Dreyer Textiles and Vilany Masombika, a giant Wooden curving from the Betsileo people, Madagascar.

MAPPING ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN 3DAlthough archaeologists are students of the past, we are not immune to the penny pinching of the present. Therefore, cost–effective means to target places to dig are a necessity for the modern archaeologist. Come in and see the results of a recent mapping expedition at three Late Archaic (3,000–1,800 B.C.) archaeological sites in the Fortaleza Valley, Peru. Learn how a Total Station was used to generate 3D surface maps of possible ancient houses in fine–grained detail.

COLLECTIONS RESOURCE CENTER SELF–GUIDED TOURTake an exclusive self–guided tour and discover our state of the art Collections Resource Center. See enormous artifacts from Egypt to Rome, explore extensive collections for fishes, amphibians and reptiles, and catch the mammals presentations.

Please note: Access to the CRC is near the east entrance of the Museum. Refreshments are not allowed in the CRC. All behind–the–scene activities in the CRC will close at 9 pm.

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MAMMALSLearn how specimens are cleaned and prepared for installation into our vast and diverse research collection; including a demonstration of the process of skinning and dissection. See the skeletal elements of various mammal species, both large and small!

Also learn how scientists from the Division of Mammals are conducting research on the evolution and ecology of mammals, often aiding conservation efforts around the world.

FISHES: BIZARRE FISHES FROM THE ABYSSCome explore the nearly unbelievable diversity of fishes from the deep sea. From the bioluminescent anglerfishes, silver hatchetfishes, and lanternfishes to the spooky tripodfishes, gulper eels, and rattails, the deep–sea is full of bizarre fishes that are adapted to living in little to no light, under crushing pressure, and with limited oxygen.

Field Museum scientists will have the most unusual and creepy species in our vast collections for your families to enjoy.

During Members’ Night, we will also be identifying our most recent deep–sea collections that were made last year off the coast of California at depths ranging from 300 to more than 4,500 feet. You can see what we collected and, if you are up to the challenge, help us identify our newest abyssal fishes.

Join us “down below” on LL2…

DIVISION OF AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES HERPETOLOGY AND HISTORY: FROM THE FOREST TO THE FIELDBehind every specimen is an interesting story! Join us as we share a few fascinating stories behind some famous (and some infamous) collectors and expeditions for the Division of Amphibians and Reptiles. Then meet with staff members who continue active field work and research in locales ranging from Indonesia to Indiana! (Invertebrates Lab)

YEAR OF THE TURTLE CELEBRATIONCome out of your shell, and help the Division of Amphibians and Reptiles celebrate the Year of the Turtle! Learn about some local species; sign our celebration banner that will be proudly displayed during the year, and vote for the Division’s Turtle of the Year! Don’t forget to pick up this year’s limited edition reptile trading card (quantities limited).

ZOOLOGY / INVERTEBRATES: INVERTEBRATES FROM AROUND THE WORLDAn endless variety of shapes, colors and textures can be found among the millions of invertebrate specimens in our collections. This diversity is produced by animals that have adapted to life in the sea, on land and in freshwater. Please visit us for an evening of observing a fantastic selection of these animals.

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TRADITIONS RETOLD: MEXICAN NATIVITY SCENESFor centuries, Mexican artists have created nacimientos, or nativity scenes, with materials and symbols that reflect their own cultures and times. Explore the complex and unique melding of pre–Hispanic and Catholic traditions represented by these compelling and colorful nativity scenes of animals, angels, and expressive figures from across Mexico. In crafting scenes from painted ceramic, corn husks, woven palm fronds, and fired clay, artists celebrate the birth of Jesus and reflect a legacy of Indigenous artistic and ritual practices.

LIONS OF TSAVOStand toe–to–paw with the lions that terrorized East Africa a century ago. Where are their manes? You’ll find out!

BIRTHDAY PARTY CELEBRATION STATIONSUE is around 65 million years old, how old will you be this year?! Please join us at the Birthday Party Celebration Station for a fun craft and to learn about hosting a child’s birthday party at The Field Museum. Perfect for any kid who is mad about mummies, a dinosaur devotee or batty about bugs; we have themed parties for any interest. Plus, members get a 10% discount on our birthday party package!

SOFT DRINKS AND SPIRITSStop by the Cash Bar for water, soft drinks, wine and beer. Please note: No refunds will be given for unused tickets.

WIN FREE ROUNDTRIP TICKETS FROM UNITEDStop by the table on the Main Level and enter for your chance to win a pair of domestic round trip United Airlines tickets to anywhere in the 48 state region.

NATURE WALK FIELD CAMP FOR TROPICAL CONSERVATION INVENTORY Experience a bit of the life of the scientists in the field, including some of the plants and wildlife found while surveying the least–known areas of the Amazon.

QUICK IDENTIFICATIONSee how scientists are using collections to make guides that you can take with you in the field, as well as on–line resources that you can use to identify species here at home and in remote tropical countries.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LIFE MUSEUM–WIDE SCAVENGER HUNTFeeling overwhelmed by your options at Members’ Night? Let a scavenger hunt be your guide! The Encyclopedia of Life scavenger hunt will bring you to the best spots throughout Members’ Night. You can complete a hunt entirely behind–the–scenes or throughout the museum–it’s your choice! Grab a scavenger hunt at one of our three stations: the East Entrance, the South Entrance, or in Stanley Field Hall. Remember to return your completed hunt to a station to claim your prize!

PAWNEE EARTH LODGEExplore Native America life on the Great Plains. Examine objects from the buffalo hunt, or gaze at the Pawnee night sky and enjoy stories of the stars. Discover how Pawnee life changed over time.

THE ANNUAL FUND LOUNGEVisit The Annual Fund Lounge! Annual Fund Donors and Museum Members are invited to stop by The Founders’ Room (located next to the Museum Store) to take a break from all of the action, learn about more ways to support The Field Museum.

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The Main Store, our new world marketplace, embodies the diversity for which the Museum is so well known. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Open 5 pm–10 pm

THE ANCIENT AMERICASFor 13,000 years before Europeans landed in the “New World,” the western hemisphere was home to hundreds of distinct cultures. Only recently have we begun to appreciate the diversity and ingenuity of these peoples, from the extraordinary craftsmanship of Ice–Age mammoth hunters, to the early experimenters who first produced the foods we eat today, to the awe–inspiring Aztec and Inca empires. With more than 2,200 artifacts, amazing reconstructions, and dozens of videos and interactive displays, this ground–breaking exhibition takes visitors on an epic journey through the ancient societies that helped shape our lives today.

THEN AND NOW: THE “STUFF” CITIES ARE MADE OFWhat would you like to tell the 22nd century Field Museum visitor about present–day Chicago? The Field Museum has a world–renowned collection of artifacts from ancient cities in the Americas. From these artifacts, we can reconstruct how the first city dwellers shaped their environments in diverse ways to meet common human challenges. However, we have no such collection to help us understand how people do these same kinds of things in Chicago today. Join the division of Environment, Culture, and Conservation (ECCo) and the Anthropology Department in The Ancient Americas exhibition to help us construct a new collection for Field Museum visitors of the future, so they can learn about our cities today. (Rulers and Citizens section)

THE FIELD TRIP STOREVisit the Field Trip Store to shop for highlights of our Field Museum merchandise. Members receive 10% discount on all purchases. Open from 5 pm–10 pm

THE HORSEExplore the profound relationship between horses and humans and discover how almost every facet of human existence has been influenced by our union with the horse.

THE HORSE STOREAfter visiting the exhibition, enjoy shopping in the adjacent Horse Store, where you’ll find toys, jewelry, gifts and more all inspired by the wonderful world of horses. Members receive 10% discount on all purchases. Open from 5 pm–10 pm

CORNER BAKERYEnjoy dinner at the Corner Bakery open tonight from 5 pm–9 pm Members receive 10% discount on all purchases.

WHALES: GIANTS OF THE DEEPDid you know that a blue whale is the same size as a 737 airplane, or that its tongue alone weighs more than a whole elephant? Did you also know that gray whales migrate over 12,000 miles a year, farther than any other mammal known? For years, we have wondered over whales from afar. Now, immerse yourself in their vibrant underwater world and discover an order of the mightiest animals on Earth like none before them. Dive to the depths of the sea with a mighty sperm whale in the hunt for giant squid. Climb into and explore a life–sized whale heart. Stand before two massive whale skeletons–each longer than a school bus. Listen to the voices of different whales and see how they use sound to navigate, find food, and communicate with each other. And meet people whose lives have been inextricably linked with whales–from legendary South Pacific whale riders to whale scientists and former whaling families. Discover why whales continue to intrigue, astound, and inspire us.

THE ROMANCE OF ANTSGet a rare look at the life of Field Museum scientist Dr. Corrie Moreau, and learn how her childhood love for insects spurred a career dedicated to researching ants.

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FROM SMALL SKETCHES TO THE BIGGEST BOOK

Come discover how technological advancements have changed how we document explorations of the world, as you follow Field Museum expeditions from the 1890s to present day. Uncover extraordinary stories of travel, scientific discovery, and rare encounters, only at The Field Museum.

RUATEPUPUKE II, MAORI MEETING HOUSEDiscover the world of the Maori people of New Zealand at Ruatepupuke. Visit an authentic Maori meeting house filled with intricate carvings of ancestors and beautiful woven story panels.

DNA DISCOVERY CENTER/SCIENTIST Q&A SESSIONCome talk to real scientists about current genetic research taking place in the Pritzker Lab.

EVOLVING PLANETWhat did the world look like through the eyes of a 500–million–year–old trilobite? What could you see, hear, and smell in the swampy forest that was Chicago… 300 million years ago? How would it feel to touch the face of our early human cousins? Evolving Planet takes visitors on an awe–inspiring journey through 4 billion years of life on Earth, from single–celled organisms to towering dinosaurs and our extended human family. Unique fossils, animated videos, hands–on interactive displays, and recreated sea– and landscapes help tell the compelling story of evolution—the single process that connects everything that’s ever lived on Earth.

SUE STOREThe SUE Store, located in the Dino Zone on the upper level, features everything Sue related plus new Evolving Planet products for kids and adults. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Open 5 pm–10 pm

DESIGN FOR A LIVING WORLDTen renowned designers—including Issac Mizrahi, Maya Lin, and kate spade new york—create furniture, fashion, and household objects from sustainably harvested raw materials.

ERNST & YOUNG 3D THEATERThe Ernst & Young 3D Theater located in the Dino Zone on the upper level balcony will be showing Waking the T-Rex. Tickets are $5 each for members and can be purchased in the SUE Store next to the theater.

GRAINGER HALL OF GEMSExplore the human fascination with the natural beauty of Earth’s gems in the Grainger Hall of Gems. Behold unusual natural formations, dazzling cut gemstones, and incomparable jewelry settings both ancient and modern. Discover beautiful Tiffany pieces from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, exquisite rare stones and gold objects from around the world, and never before seen creations from top jewelry designers.

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THE WORLD OF FUNGI AND LICHENS: DECOMPOSERS, PARASITES, AND SYMBIONTSMushrooms, other fungi and lichens, can be found around the world doing amazing things. Some are nature’s recyclers others are parasites and many along with the lichen fungi, form beneficial partnerships with plants and other organisms. (Room 3614–3rd floor NE)

PLANT MOUNTINGThis ever–popular display demonstrates our method of preparing plants for storage in our herbarium, preserving them for research by future generations of scientists. Mount a small specimen yourself to take home! (Room 3614–3rd floor NE)

WHAT’S IN ALL THESE CASES?See how almost 2.8 million plant specimens collected from all over the world are classified and stored in the newly renovated, state–of–the–art herbarium. Find out the applications of the herbarium to plant biodiversity studies, conservation, and the environment, as well as human welfare. (Enter between 3610F and 3611C–3rd NE)

MEDICINAL PLANTS FROM THE FIELD MUSEUM.Plants are an important source of beneficial medicines. Digoxin (to treat congestive heart failure), taxol (to treat cancer), colchicine (to treat gouty arthritis), and many other medicines were derived from compounds found in plants. Learn how the Field Museum and its herbarium collections help the continuing effort in the discovery of new medicines from plants. (Room 3703–3rd Floor East/Central)

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CONSERVATION OF MONGOLIAN THANGKA PAINTINGSThangka paintings are iconographically complex Buddhist devotional images used in households, monasteries, temples and other traditional locations. The Field Museum collection, amongst the largest in the United States, was collected by the noted Anthropologist Berthold Laufer in 1909. View examples from the collection and talk with staff about the work we are doing to preserve them. (Room 3805)

ARCHAEOLOGICAL OBJECTS FROM THE BRONZE AGE SITE OF KISH IN IRAQSome of the most exceptional pieces of our Kish collection will be traveling to Spain for an exhibition on Mesopotamian art and culture. Come see how we prepare them to ensure a safe journey. (Room 3805)

HOW DO ARTIFACTS SURVIVE? COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION IN THE ANTHROPOLOGY DEPARTMENTEver wonder how sensitive, fragile or damaged objects can survive for such a long time?

Come to the Anthropology Department to learn more about the work of art conservators treating objects and performing cutting–edge material analysis and collections managers presenting fascinating objects and their stories. (Room 3805)

THE ANTHROPOLOGY ALLIANCE Come learn more about the Anthropology Alliance, an auxiliary group that leads members to a rich array of artifacts, groundbreaking scientific research and exciting evening events with museum curators, collections staff and visiting scholars. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet members who will share their behind–the–scenes experiences and answer your questions about the unique benefits offered to members of this fascinating organization. (Room 3805)

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LAB: TECHNIQUES OF THE FUTURE TO INVESTIGATE OUR PASTThe Elemental Analysis Facility hosts a portable x–ray fluorescence spectrometer, a mass spectrometer and two lasers to determine the chemical composition of ancient artifacts. The second laser is a new addition to the lab and is used for large objects. Studies undertaken in this lab aim at addressing questions regarding the technological skills of the ancient craftsmen, the localization of the production sites and of the sources of raw materials and the circulation of finished objects, thus providing a better understanding of ancient civilizations. (Room 3805)

GEOARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTIONSObsidian, natural glass formed during volcanic eruptions, was an important raw material in prehistory worldwide. It was prized for tool making for a number of reasons, including its workability, sharpness, and visual appeal. Consequently, prehistoric peoples went to great lengths to obtain obsidian, often from very distant sources. For archaeologists, obsidian is a powerful tool for understanding prehistoric economy and interaction, because individual outcrops are usually spatially discrete and chemically distinct. The Anthropology Department recently began building up a collection of obsidian samples from the American West for use in identifying sources. More than 30 chemically distinct sources are currently represented in our North American obsidian collections. (Room 3805)

FAKA TONGA / CONTEMPORARY COLLECTING IN TONGA AND THE COOK ISLANDSSee objects collected by Regenstein Collections Manager Christopher J. Philipp while visiting the Pacific islands in 2010. Hear stories of how Tongan and Cook Islander traditions continue today and also how Tongans and Cook Islanders are reconnecting with past traditions using items of material culture. Philipp will be showing these new acquisitions, photos from the trip, and recounting his experiences of meeting new friends in these island groups. (Room 3805)

HUMAN ORIGINSJoin our scientists in exploring human origins: See a display of casts of key hominid fossils and stone tools and have your questions answered. Enjoy images of cave art from a recent visit to the key Dordogne region in southern France. Share also some of the latest results from state–of–the–art computerized 3D reconstructions of objects ranging from mummified animals down to skull structures that are barely visible with the naked eye. (Room 3805)

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WHAT MAKES A RARE BOOK ‘RARE’?Is it old? Is it scarce? Was it made using a unique printing method? Does it contain information of particular importance? Explore the concept of rarity and what it is that makes the Library’s Rare Book Room such a special collection.

DICYNODONTSDicynodonts are mammal–relatives that lived between 265 and 200 million years ago. They were among the first plant eating animals on land, and they survived the largest mass extinction in Earth’s history. Visit the Fossil Preparation Lab to learn more about the group’s diversity and research on dicynodonts at The Field Museum, including fieldwork in South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia.

TRILOBITESWe’ll show you trilobites, the little animals that dominated the Earth for over 200 million years–long before their annoying descendants the insects got to be so darned common. They look a lot like a roly–poly, and could even roll up their bodies, but they lived entirely in the oceans. They were small or big, smooth or spiny, swimming, burrowing or crawling, with jointed limbs and external skeletons. Most of all they were diverse, with over 20,000 species. And they tell scientists a lot about biodiversity and extinction from 530 to 245 million years ago.

SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONDraw a fossil specimen through the microscope, then trace your drawing with pen and ink. All are welcome! (Room 3107)

THE INSECTSInsects eclipse all other forms of life on this planet. The interactions of insects form the biological foundation of all ecosystems: we cannot survive without them. Come see some of these wondrous life forms.

INSECT ZOOHold a giant tarantula! See local insects and live scorpions! Bury a mouse! And much more!

ZOOLOGY: DIVISION OF BIRDSVisit the Bird’s Division’s Prep Lab. There will be various activities representing field research, study skin preparation and birds for touching. From 5–7pm, come see our artist–in–residence, Peggy MacNamara. You’ll also want to come and see a live, large bird as well as those live dermestid beetles! Both are not to be missed!!

METEORITES FROM AROUND THE WORLDMeteorites come in all shapes and sizes and fall fairly evenly around the world. Come and explore these rocks from space from every corner of the Earth and find out what scientists are doing to answer some really big questions about the origins of the solar system and the universe.

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FOURTH LEVEL EXHIBITION DESIGN

Go behind the scenes of the Exhibitions Department and learn about the design and production of museum exhibitions. See graphic designs, architectural renderings, models and early concepts for future exhibitions.

A SNEAK PEEK AT OUR NEWEST PERMANENT EXHIBITION!On November 4, 2011 Restoring Earth, located in the all–new Abbott Hall of Conservation, will open to the public. See how we plan to transport you around the world with Field Museum scientists as they uncover breathtaking ecosystems and help conserve Earth’s vibrant diversity. Be among the first to discover the adventure—and science—of conservation.

TRAVELING EXHIBITIONSField Museum exhibitions travel the world. Find out which museums are currently hosting some of your favorites.

EXHIBITION PRODUCTION REPLICATION SHOPSee how sculptors use various techniques and materials to create casts and models which simulate the “real thing.”

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONSLearn about upcoming temporary exhibitions including Chocolate, Ground Zero 360°, Lod Mosaic in 2011; and Genghis Kahn, Nature’s Toolbox: Biodiversity, Art, and Innovation, and Extreme Mammals in 2012.

HELP OUR EXHIBITS TEAM: PROTOTYPE VIDEOS AND INTERACTIVES WITH USBefore the exhibits team puts videos and interactives on the floor, they want to know what you think. Try out some prototypes and give us your feedback!

EXHIBITION PRODUCTION WOOD SHOPLook behind the scenes where we build mounts and cases for museum objects.

COME EXPLORE THE INTERACTIVES SHOPCome explore where we design and build hands–on elements for new exhibits. We’re currently working on interactives and producing media for a new permanent exhibition, Abbott Hall of Conservation Restoring Earth.

EXHIBITIONS MEDIA PRODUCTION STUDIOLearn all about media production for exhibitions. Watch samples of past and upcoming work.

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