Write a poem about your favorite diorama with Eric as he sits in the Hall of Mammals. Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a T. rex. Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago.

From wild carnivores to domestic companions, cats have their paws in science and culture alike. Learn about the characteristics of cats, big and small; walk through dynamic dioramas with dozens of ...

Explore cultures present and past, find the latest scientific discoveries, and travel the world right here in Chicago.

Museum has selected curators; partners for gallery design, community engagement Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Field Museum herpetologist, Sara Ruane, focus of fifth installment of series Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

The Ronald and Christina Gidwitz Hall of Birds is a window into our collective ornithological obsession. Digital rails display new science alongside traditional taxidermy. Interactive displays offer ...

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 ...

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 ...