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EXPLORE The Greeks–Agamemnon to Alexander the Great.
Journey through 5,000 years of Greek history and culture.
EXPLORE The Greeks–Agamemnon to Alexander the Great.
Journey through 5,000 years of Greek history and culture.
T H A N K Y O U F O R V I S I T I N GT H A N K Y O U F O R V I S I T I N G
T H E F I E L D M U S E U M P E R M A N E N T E X H I B I T I O N ST H E F I E L D M U S E U M P E R M A N E N T E X H I B I T I O N S
McCormick Foundation Halls of
The Ancient AmericasTake a journey through 13,000 years of human ingenuity and achievement. Experience the world of Ice-Age mammoth hunters…see how families lived in the first settled villages…explore the awe-inspiring empires of the Incas and Aztecs, and the richness of ancient life in Chicago’s own back yard.
McCormick Foundation Halls of
The Ancient AmericasTake a journey through 13,000 years of human ingenuity and achievement. Experience the world of Ice-Age mammoth hunters…see how families lived in the first settled villages…explore the awe-inspiring empires of the Incas and Aztecs, and the richness of ancient life in Chicago’s own back yard.
Underground Adventure See what life is like through the eyes of a bug. Explore an underground world where everything is 100 times its normal size and discover the diverse web of life that lives beneath your feet. Specially Ticketed ExhibitionLead Sponsor: Monsanto
Underground Adventure See what life is like through the eyes of a bug. Explore an underground world where everything is 100 times its normal size and discover the diverse web of life that lives beneath your feet. Specially Ticketed ExhibitionLead Sponsor: Monsanto
Kenneth and Anne Griffin Halls of
Evolving PlanetIf you are looking for dinosaurs, this is the place to be! Take an awe-inspiring journey through 4 billion years of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to towering dinosaurs and our extended human family.The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is the generous sponsor of Evolving Planet’s Genius Hall of Dinosaurs.
Kenneth and Anne Griffin Halls of
Evolving PlanetIf you are looking for dinosaurs, this is the place to be! Take an awe-inspiring journey through 4 billion years of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to towering dinosaurs and our extended human family.The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is the generous sponsor of Evolving Planet’s Genius Hall of Dinosaurs.
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EXPLORE FIELD MUSEUM SCIENCE LABS!EXPLORE FIELD MUSEUM SCIENCE LABS!
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Regenstein Halls of the Pacific
Traveling the PacificFind out what life on a picture-postcard beach is really like. U
Regenstein Halls of the Pacific
Traveling the PacificFind out what life on a picture-postcard beach is really like. U
Malott Hall of
JadesThis stunning display of objects from the Museum’s collection takes you through China’s two thousand year history. U
Malott Hall of
JadesThis stunning display of objects from the Museum’s collection takes you through China’s two thousand year history. U
Mammals of AsiaSee giant pandas, Bengal tigers, leopards and more amazing mammals from Asia in world-class natural habitat dioramas. M
Mammals of AsiaSee giant pandas, Bengal tigers, leopards and more amazing mammals from Asia in world-class natural habitat dioramas. M
Lions of TsavoStand toe-to-paw with these infamous East African lions. M
Lions of TsavoStand toe-to-paw with these infamous East African lions. M
Alsdorf Hall of
Northwest Coast and Arctic PeoplesCompare life in the Arctic along with a temperate coast, and see how these environments led to two unique cultures. M
Alsdorf Hall of
Northwest Coast and Arctic PeoplesCompare life in the Arctic along with a temperate coast, and see how these environments led to two unique cultures. M
AfricaDiscover dynamic cultures and explore the rich environments of the vast African continent. M
AfricaDiscover dynamic cultures and explore the rich environments of the vast African continent. M
Crown Family
PlayLabLittle explorers have their own place in a big museum! Your little explorer can dig up dinosaur bones, grind corn in a
pueblo, make music with instruments from around the world, or put on an animal
costume and crawl, hop, or fly! Hours are 10am to 3pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ages 6 and under. Pre-registration needed for groups
The Crown Family PlayLab is generously sponsored by the Crown family.
Crown Family
PlayLabLittle explorers have their own place in a big museum! Your little explorer can dig up dinosaur bones, grind corn in a
pueblo, make music with instruments from around the world, or put on an animal
costume and crawl, hop, or fly! Hours are 10am to 3pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ages 6 and under. Pre-registration needed for groups
The Crown Family PlayLab is generously sponsored by the Crown family.
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Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice
DNA Discovery CenterWitness ground breaking genetic research in The Field’s Pritzker Laboratory. Watch scientists, dedicated to the preservation of the world’s biodiversity, study and analyze DNA specimens.
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Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice
DNA Discovery CenterWitness ground breaking genetic research in The Field’s Pritzker Laboratory. Watch scientists, dedicated to the preservation of the world’s biodiversity, study and analyze DNA specimens.
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Regenstein
Artifact Conservation LabConservators at work! Get a behind-the-scenes look at artifact conservation from Museum experts as they study, prepare and conserve rare artifacts from our extensive anthropology collection.
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Regenstein
Artifact Conservation LabConservators at work! Get a behind-the-scenes look at artifact conservation from Museum experts as they study, prepare and conserve rare artifacts from our extensive anthropology collection.
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Fossil Preparation LaboratoryWatch our preparators ready newly excavated fossils for study.
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McDonald’s
Fossil Preparation LaboratoryWatch our preparators ready newly excavated fossils for study.
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All labs are free with general admission.All labs are free with general admission.
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Cyrus Tang
Hall of ChinaThrough textiles, rubbings, bronzes, ceramics, and sculpture travel across thousands of years of history of one of the world’s most influential civilizations. Specially Ticketed Exhibition
Cyrus Tang
Hall of ChinaThrough textiles, rubbings, bronzes, ceramics, and sculpture travel across thousands of years of history of one of the world’s most influential civilizations. Specially Ticketed Exhibition
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Inside Ancient Egypt Unlock the secrets of Egypt by descending into an ancient tomb, discovering over 20 mummies, and more! M G
Inside Ancient Egypt Unlock the secrets of Egypt by descending into an ancient tomb, discovering over 20 mummies, and more! M G
Grainger
Hall of Gems Marvel in the beauty and splendor of over 700 gemstones and discover how they have captured our
fascination for thousands of years. Unusual natural formations, dazzling cut gemstones
and one of a kind jewelry.The Grainger Hall of Gems is generously sponsored by The Grainger Foundation.
Grainger
Hall of Gems Marvel in the beauty and splendor of over 700 gemstones and discover how they have captured our
fascination for thousands of years. Unusual natural formations, dazzling cut gemstones
and one of a kind jewelry.The Grainger Hall of Gems is generously sponsored by The Grainger Foundation.
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Abbott Hall of Conservation
Restoring EarthDiscover how The Field Museum is leading the way in conservation by putting science into action.Lead Sponsor: Abbott
Abbott Hall of Conservation
Restoring EarthDiscover how The Field Museum is leading the way in conservation by putting science into action.Lead Sponsor: Abbott
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3D TheaterSponsored by Ernst & Young LLPDiscover the T. rex named SUE like you never have before. Dare to come face-to-face with this roaring, earthshaking, and breathtaking predator. Don’t miss the digital state of the art 3D theater for an experience that is larger than life. Specially Ticketed Exhibition
3D TheaterSponsored by Ernst & Young LLPDiscover the T. rex named SUE like you never have before. Dare to come face-to-face with this roaring, earthshaking, and breathtaking predator. Don’t miss the digital state of the art 3D theater for an experience that is larger than life. Specially Ticketed Exhibition
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Northwest Coast and
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Lake Michigan
Pawnee Earth Lodge
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World ofMammals
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Soldier Field
SUE
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Brooker Gallery
Evolving Planet
Evolving Planet
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Plants of the World
Hall of Jades
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Grainger Hall of Gems
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Traveling the Pacific
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
1 The Sculptures of Malvina Hoffman (opens Jan. 9, 2016)
2 Art and Anthropology: Portrait of the Object as Filipino (closes Mar. 13, 2016)
3 Lichens: The Coolest Things You Never Heard Of (closes Jun. 5, 2016)
4 City Windows: The Chicago/Beijing Paper Cuts (closes May 27, 2016)
5 Mammoths and Mastodons* (closes Jan. 3, 2016)
6 The Greeks–Agamemnon to Alexander the Great* (closes Apr. 10, 2016)
7 Echoes of Stone Age Greece (closes Sept. 3, 2016)
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