Visit a place right here in Chicago where the dinosaurs still roam and the natural world of scientific and cultural discovery is on full display. On Thursday, August 14, the Museum will close early at ...

Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Museum is located at: 1400 S. Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 Contact Us For general inquiries: ...

The specimens, artifacts, and objects in the Field Museum’s collection are only the first 40 million reasons scientists flock from all over the world to work with this world-class institution. Every ...

In general, evolution is a long, slow process of tiny changes passed down over generations, resulting in new adaptations and even new species over thousands or millions of years. But when living ...

In the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet, get to know the many creatures that have roamed the earth throughout history, from single-celled organisms to our extended human family. Experience a variety ...

You can purchase tickets online or in person at the museum. We recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance to secure your preferred date and to have a contactless experience when you arrive.

a-new-approach-to-tellingand-listening-tonative-stories A new approach to telling—and listening to—Native stories Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories is a new permanent exhibition at the Field. It ...

A visitor favorite since the museum opened in 1921, the Grainger Hall of Gems has a history older than the Field Museum itself. At the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, Tiffany & Co.’s gem collection ...

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 ...

The Field Museum, under provisions of our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Statutes, is governed by a Board of Trustees. Our Board of Trustees represents a cross section of Chicago's civic, ...

Dozin' with the Dinos Age Policy Please carefully review our updated policy regarding age requirements for Dozin' with the Dinos attendees. Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into a ...

The Chicago Archaeopteryx is a rare fossil that reveals the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds. The fossil is on display inside the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet.