You probably have a member of your family that you’re not related to by blood—a step-parent, an adopted cousin, your mom’s ...

On April 3, the Field Museum debuted Woolly Dogs, a temporary exhibition within Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories, ...

Come join cultural educator Dima Ali in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month! Examine literature, clothing, and other artifacts of Iraqi culture, and have your name written in Arabic. Explore ...

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! Come view botanical specimens related to the Jewish diaspora and learn about how healers utilized common household plants throughout Eastern Europe to stave ...

The A. Watson Armour III Seminar Series is a weekly seminar highlighting the research of science professionals across a broad spectrum of scientific interests, disciplines, and lived experiences. This ...

Explore the fascinating world of live reptiles, from slithering snakes to loveable lizards, with hands-on activities and incredible science for the whole family. Closes Apr 5, 2026. Witness 20 live ...

The Field Museum of Natural History is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the public. The Museum’s primary purpose is to accumulate and disseminate knowledge of natural and cultural ...

Groups that register less than 14 days in advance of their field trip must pay any balance remaining on their invoice upon arrival at the Museum. We are unable to accept purchase orders (POs) as ...

We are closed. The museum will open tomorrow again to the public at 9am.

Economic botanists explore the interface between people and plants to describe the cultural uses of plants, explain the origin of specific useful plants and develop strategies for the sustainable use ...

The Museum has a fascinating collection of South American artifacts that started with materials collected during the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. Among these is the Montez collection, which ...