During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the Grainger Science Hub. They'll discuss their work and share real items from ...

Our weekly seminar series features speakers and their research related to the study of natural history and culture. This week's talk features Daniel Stanton of the Department of Ecology, Evolution and ...

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

We strive to build a culture of respect for all who work, volunteer, and visit the Museum. This is why we have created a Staff-led Advisory Council. We aim to listen, advocate, and learn from all ...

Underwater archaeology uncovers slave ships lost to time. Join Tara Roberts, National Geographic Explorer in Residence, for an unforgettable evening as she discusses her powerful memoir, Written in ...

Follow the boardwalk to discover animal habitats from right here in the Midwest and across the Americas. At every turn, encounter a diorama scene of plant and animal life—and see if you can spot each ...

More than 150 scientists are working every day in our labs and around the world, pursuing a healthier planet and studying the millions of objects in our collections, which span the full spectrum of ...

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 and donors are invited to special preview days before exhibitions open to the public.

The exhibition will debut alongside a companion show, Connecting Threads: Africa Fashion in Chicago ...