Although treatment of an object may sometimes be necessary, treatment alone is not sufficient to preserve collections for future. Objects inevitably deteriorate, but our objective as preservers of ...

Leading the next generation The Field Associates Young Professionals' Board is are a group of dynamic young professionals passionate about the Field Museum’s mission to connect all of us to the ...

Come face-to-face with one of the world’s most famous predators and experience the life of SUE the T. rex as never before.

Reassembling broken pottery from archaeological excavations is a periodic feature of an object conservator's professional life. In past times pots have been reassembled with adhesives (such as ...

The James Simpson Theatre is a premier venue perfect for large corporate and other professional gatherings. Guests can enter through our West Entrance, adjacent to theatre. Classic architectural ...

What was once known as the nine-banded armadillo is actually four different species Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day ...

A fossil called Tanystropheus was first described in 1852, and it’s been puzzling scientists ever since. At one point, paleontologists thought it was a flying pterosaur, like a pterodactyl, and that ...

The Field Museum is in the heart of Chicago’s Museum Campus, at 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive ...

Members See it First. Members See it Free. Become a Field member starting at $75 per year. All members enjoy benefits including free admission, discounts at our stores, and exclusive educational ...

Plan a field trip that's full of discovery Make the most of your day at the Field with resources designed for school groups pre-K through grade 12. Guide your students through an exhibition with ...

We’re rounding up some of our favorite ways to stay connected. If you're interested in seeing more on a certain topic, email us at [email protected]. Learning Resources Looking for science ...

Stumble on Discovery Squad carts between 10am and 3pm, every day in Stanley Field Hall. Itching for a little more exploration during your day at the museum? You’re in luck. Less than one percent of ...