Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age March 5, 2010—September 6, 2010 Journey back to the Ice Age through monumental video installations, roam among saber-toothed cats and giant bears, and wonder over some of the oldest human artifacts in existence.... more information A Mammoth Event - Build a LEGO Mural August 6-8, 2010 Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! It may be summer in Chicago, but The Field Museum is reconstructing the Ice Age. Well, sort of. We're actually doing it with LEGO bricks. Take a trip back in time Frida ...learn more Crown Family PlayLab Now Open! Dig in… Dress up… Explore and grow! Visit the Crown Family PlayLab, a place where you and your child can become scientists, dig up fossils, conduct a symphony, and paint a masterpiece! Open ... more information Kraft Story Time Every Saturday and Sunday Take a seat in the Crown Family PlayLab to hear a story and make an art project--all in 20 minutes! Story Time is sponsored by Kraft Foods. ...learn more Sign Up for our Crown Family PlayLab E-Newsletter! Emails sent out quarterly Four times a year you'll receive an email from us filled with creative and educational activities for kids to explore and discover science, nature, and culture right in your own home! ...learn more Parents as Educators Saturday, April 24, 2010 A child's first educators are his or her parents. We encourage you to take advantage of our free interactive programs designed to support and empower the Crown Family PlayLab parent. ...learn more Dino Camp Multiple sessions throughout June I spy a dinosaur, do you? This early childhood camp is designed expressly for young explorers ages 3–5 with their caregivers. Join us for two days of dino discovery where we will learn how to spot ...learn more The Ancient Americas Opens March 9, 2007 The Field Museum’s ground-breaking new exhibition, The Ancient Americas, takes you on a journey through 13,000 ye... more information Student Program: Cultures of the Ancient Americas (Grades 9 -12) Beginning March 12, 2007 Investigate the social and political systems of the early people of the Americas. Learn how different societies organized themselves to meet their needs, then use this new knoweldge to explore connec ...learn more Student Program: Family Life in the Americas: Past and Present (Grades 3 - 8) Beginning March 12, 2007 Explore family life across the Americas, today and in the past. Step into an ancient Pueblo house and learn about daily life as a child in an early Puebloan community. ...learn more The Nature of Diamonds October 23, 2009—March 28, 2010 From its geological origins to its place in art, history and literature, no other gem has captured the world’s imagination quite like diamond. Through ancient manuscripts, multimedia and evocative ex... more information There are currently no Nature of Diamonds programs available.   Please check back later for more Nature of Diamonds programs. ...learn more Other Programs Insects: 105 Years of Collecting Extended Run The Field Museum's entomologists have accumulated one of the largest collections of insects in the Western Hemisphere. The Museum's collection is expanding constantly through field work, purchases, an ...learn more Harris Educational Loan Center Year Round Families are now welcome to borrow any of our Harris Loan materials (for a small fee). From Experience Boxes with playable instruments from around the world to Exhibit Cases of native Illinois bird ...learn more Climate Change and Biodiversity Adaptation in the Chicago Wilderness region Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Learn about the impact of climate change on the Chicago region and discover how Chicago Wilderness and The Field Museum are working together to increase awareness of climate change issues. This joint ...learn more Impressions of Chinese Culture: Chinese Ink Rubbings in The Field Museum's Collections Saturday, February 13, 2010 Dr. Theodore Foss will describe the Field Museum's vast collection of Chinese ink rubbings, the contribution of early twentieth-century Field Museum curator Berthold Laufer, the archival importance of ...learn more Fossil Hunt at Mazon Creek March 20, 2010 April 17, 2010 May 15, 2010 Do you like to hunt fossils? Come with us to the world-famous Mazon Creek site, and discover what Illinois was like more than 300 million years ago! Plan on a one-quarter mile walk to fossil locations ...learn more The Very Hungry Caterpillar April 8 through May 2 The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Stories draws upon the magic of black light and fluorescent puppet creations to capture the charm of three favorite Eric Carle stories: A V ...learn more Summer Worlds Tour 2010 Multiple sessions throughout July Summer Worlds Tour is a week-long summer program for children ages 5–10 years old. Campers will explore the worlds beyond Earth at the Adler Planetarium, travel back in time to meet the mightiest p ...learn more Digital Planet August 2-6 or August 8-13 This week-long workshop for teens going into grades 9–12 integrates climate science with digital film skills. Teens will explore museum exhibits, go behind the scenes, meet real scientists AND scri ...learn more This Weekend at The Field Museum   Evolving Planet Evolving Planet takes visitors on an awe-inspiring journey through 4 billion years of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to towering dinosaurs and our extended human family. Uni ...learn more Interpretive Station Activities Weekends Stop by an interpretive station for hand-on activities throughout the Museum. Find out what your name looks like in Egyptian hieroglyphs, put together a huge floor map of Africa, or dissect an owl pel ...learn more Ancient Egypt Tour Weekends Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Learn about mummies, hieroglyphs, daily customs and the importance of the afterlife. ...learn more McDonald's Fossil Preparation Laboratory Daily Watch technicians chisel delicate fossils from layers of rock as you glimpse the scientific work that goes on behind the scenes at the Museum. ...learn more Regenstein Laboratory Get a behind the scenes glimpse at artifact conservators at work in this exciting new space. You’ll see Museum experts study, clean and prepare artifacts from our extensive anthropology collections. ...learn more Pawnee Earth Lodge Weekdays, 1 p.m. Weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Examine touchable objects and learn about traditional Native American Pawnee culture, culture change, and contemporary Pawnee life. ...learn more Northwest Coast Indians and Arctic Peoples Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays 11:30 a.m. Discover a spectacular array of artifacts depicting two North American neighboring environments and cultures. ...learn more SUE Weekends Museum docents will answer questions and share their in-depth knowledge, facts and figures. ...learn more Maori Meeting House Tour Weekdays, 10 am - 3 pm Weekends, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit this authentic and stunning house and learn about its cultural significance and use. ...learn more Museum Highlight Tours Saturday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided tour of some of the Museum's most popular, famous and unique exhibitions. Hear the stories behind these fascinating treasures from nature and human culture. Find learn more The Ancient Americas Step into the windswept world of Ice-Age mammoth hunters. Walk through a replica of an 800-year-old pueblo dwelling and imagine your entire family cooking, eating, and sleeping in one small room. Expl ...learn more Travels of the Crow: Journey of an Indian Nation How did the Crow people become hunters, warriors, and nomads? Though settled farmers long ago, the Crow tell the story of a search for the sacred tobacco plant that eventually led them to the Bighor ...learn more DNA Discovery Center Discover what DNA is, how it works, and what it can tell us about all life on Earth in this new, fascinating, hands-on exhibition at The Field Museum. More ...learn more Evolving Planet Opens March 10, 2006 What did the world look like through the eyes of a 500-million-year-old trilobite? What could you see, hear, and smell in the swampy forest that was Chicago…300 million years ago? How would it feel to... more information Interpretive Stations Weekends beginning March 10, 2006 Discover the Geological Hot Spots of the Americas by piecing together our Mega Maps that locate and identify the best places to find fossil evidence of prehistoric life on Earth. Later, play ou ...learn more Student Class: Evolution 101 (Grades 9-12) Join us for an in-depth look at some important evolution basics and discover why it’s become so important to scientists. Tour Evolving Planet and other exhibitions to get a better under ...learn more Sue Sue is the world's largest, most complete, best preserved and most famous Tyrannosaurus rex. Since Sue was unveiled on May 17, 2000, about 2 million people have visited the Museum... more information SUE Year Round Museum docents will answer questions and share their in-depth knowledge, facts and figures. ...learn more Spend the Night at the Museum! Dozin' with the Dinos Sue the T. rex is having a sleepover! Join us for a night of family workshops, self-guided tours and fun activities; then spread your sleeping bag ...learn more SUE's 10th Birthday SUElebration! Saturday, May 22, 2010 Celebrate SUE the T. rex’s 10th birthday at The Field Museum with an evening of unforgettable adventures. It’s a fantastic family birthday party 67 million years in the making! ...learn more Dino Camp Multiple sessions throughout June I spy a dinosaur, do you? This early childhood camp is designed expressly for young explorers ages 3–5 with their caregivers. Join us for two days of dino discovery where we will learn how to spot ...learn more Cafe Science: Science Matters June 24, 2010 Whether it involves medical breakthroughs, a greater understanding of climate change, or the origin of our species, science constantly provides new insights into the universe and humankind's place wit ...learn more Gallery Programs Maori Meeting House Tour Weekdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Weekends 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit this authentic and stunning house and learn about its cultural significance and use. ...learn more Northwest Coast Indians and Arctic Peoples Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays 11:30 a.m. Discover a spectacular array of artifacts depicting two North American neighboring environments and cultures. ...learn more Interpretive Station Activities Year Round Stop by an interpretive station for hand-on activities throughout the Museum. Find out what your name looks like in Egyptian hieroglyphs, put together a huge floor map of Africa, or dissect an owl pe ...learn more McDonald's Fossil Preparation Laboratory Daily Watch technicians chisel delicate fossils from layers of rock as you glimpse the scientific work that goes on behind the scenes at the Museum. ...learn more Ancient Egypt Tour Monday-Friday 1pm Saturday and Sunday, noon Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Learn about mummies, hieroglyphs, daily customs and the importance of the afterlife. ...learn more Museum Highlight Tours Monday–Friday 11a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday 11a.m. and 1p.m. Sunday 11a.m. Enjoy a guided tour of some of the Museum's most popular, famous and unique exhibitions. Hear the stories behind these fascinating treasures from nature and human culture. Find learn more USDA Scientists at the Field Every Thursday in July Visit the Underground Adventure, meet a scientist, and get a chance to see and feel different types of soil! ...learn more Scientists at the Field December 20, 2008 Meet a Field Museum Scientist and see rarely displayed specimens from our collections. ...learn more Educator Workshops Explore Earth and its cultures at The Field Museum’s educator workshops and professional development sessions. Earn CPDUs, CEUs, CPS Lane Credit or National-Louis graduate credit. Participants must pr... more information Educator Viewing: Climate Change Monday, July 12, 2010 Explore the scientific evidence for climate change, past and present, and its far-reaching consequences on people, plants, animals, and the habitats in which they live. Learn about the tools and model ...learn more Year Round Student Classes All programs have a maximum of 30 students. 3-5 chaperones required. For more information, please call 312-665-7548. To register for any of these ongoing student classes, please f... more information Egypt Unwrapped (Grades 3-8) On site: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., includes 30 min. for lunch Cost: $4 per student Investigate the myths and lore of the ancient gods and goddesses of Egypt. Students will get a chance to wrap a mummy replica and participate in a wailing ceremony to discover the symbolism and scien ...learn more Africa's Beat (Grades K-3) Take a tour through the great continent of Africa, discovering beauty and diversity through music. Explore a variety of African instruments, create your own African instrument, and try out some tradi ...learn more Animal Play (Pre-K) In the Crown Family PlayLab! Tuesday and Thursday Through dramatic play and multi-sensory activities, both you and your students get an up close and personal look at the lives of your favorite Illinois animals. Meets ILS goals 12, 19, 26. ...learn more The Great Fossil Hunt (Grades 3–8) On site: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., includes 30 min. for lunch Cost is $4 per student Learn how to identify a real fossil and how to create a dig pit grid system to help remember the locations of your fossils! Students practice scientific illustration and make inferences about the ori ...learn more I Spy Dinosaurs! (Pre-K) In the Crown Family PlayLab! Tuesday and Thursday From the Stegosaurus to the mighty T. rex, all dinosaurs have special features. Through dramatic play and the Dino/Dino Not game, students learn how to spot a dinosaur. Meets ILS goals ...learn more People, Plants, Rocks, and Animals (Pre-K) In the Crown Family PlayLab! Tuesday and Thursday Do you like to investigate, observe, and record your findings? If so, come practice your scientist skills as you sort and magnify real artifacts and specimens! This program examines cultural artifact ...learn more Fossil Dig! (K-2) In the Crown Family PlayLab! Tuesday and Thursday Come join us on a paleontology dig! Discover different fossil types and help dig out a fossil cast from a field jacket. Meets ILS goals 7, 12, 16. ...learn more Night and Day in the Illinois Woodlands (K-2) In the Crown Family PlayLab! Tuesday and Thursday Come learn about animal characteristics and behaviors through a hands-on investigation of real animal pelts, skulls, and habitats! Whether you are nocturnal or diurnal, you'll love this adventure into ...learn more Pottery and Symbols in the Ancient Americas (Grades 9-12) Monday through Friday Symbols are common in our contemporary life, but were also used by early people in the Americas. In this class, students compare symbols from past and present societies with those of contemporary Ind ...learn more Playing House (Pre-K) In the Crown Family PlayLab! Tuesday and Thursday Throughout dramatic play, experience daily life in the early Americas and Africa in these three settings: a Pawnee Earth Lodge, a Pueblo, and a Tuareg village. Meets ILS goals 2, 3, 18. ...learn more Expedition Africa: Ecology and Culture (Grades 6-8) On site: Monday and Friday Africa is home to some of the greatest biological and cultural diversity on our entire planet. Using our Africa exhibition, students explore the ways in which creatures large and small ...learn more Trash to Treasure: Decoding Life in the Ancient Americas (Grades 6-8) Monday through Friday What does your garbage say about you? Discover the diverse lives of past peoples throughout the Americas by investigating what's left behind. Examine early inscriptions, pottery, and commonly discar ...learn more Daily Life Detectives (K-2) In the Crown Family PlayLab! Tuesday and Thursday People may do things differently, but we all deal with the common concerns of life: like finding food, a place to live, and building relationships. Become a junior anthropologist and study the evide ...learn more The Scientist's Lab (K-2) In the Crown Family PlayLab! Tuesday and Thursday Kids make great scientists. They love to ask questions, explore their surroundings, make discoveries, and share their findings. At the Crown Family PlayLab you don't have to wait to gr ...learn more Safari Africa (Grades 3-8) On site: Monday and Friday How are humans connected to hippos? Explore the Africa exhibition to find out! Students uncover the artistic and culinary customs of peoples found in some of the most extreme ecosystem ...learn more Evolution 101 (Grades 9-12) On site: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., includes 30 min. for lunch Uncover the five "Evolution Essentials" that Field Museum scientists use to understand how and why evolution works in nature. Students participate in a simulated game of natural selection and engage ...learn more Cultures of the Ancient Americas (Grades 9-12) On site: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., includes 30 min. for lunch What was required to successfully hunt a mastodon? Can poisonous nuts be processed for food? Guided by specific questions about past life in the Americas, students explore The Ancient Americas ...learn more Archaeology of the Ancient Americas (Grades 3-5) Monday through Friday Become a junior archaeologist and piece together the evidence of daily life in the early Americas. Working in teams, students will uncover clues from an "archaeology site" and make inferences about p ...learn more The Art of Ancient Pottery (Grades 6-8) Monday through Friday Take part in an activity practiced throughout the early Americas: making pottery! Come learn about the lives of past peoples by investigating artifacts. Explore ceramic shards and other materials ma ...learn more Guided Student Tours Explore the Museum with an expert! Docent-led tours are fascinating, fun and allow your students to ask lots of questions. Programs are free with field trip registration, and last 45 minutes... more information Africa (Grades 4-12) Mondays and Tuesdays Explore how people have adapted to the deserts, savannahs and rainforests on this vast continent. ...learn more Northwest Coast Indians and Arctic Peoples (Grades 4-12) Mondays and Thursdays Compare life in Alaska with that along our Northwest coast, and see how these environments led to two unique cultures. ...learn more Pawnee Earth Lodge (Grades 2-12) Monday through Friday Examine touchable objects and learn about traditional Native American Pawnee culture, culture change and contemporary Pawnee life. ...learn more Dinosaurs (Grades 3-12) Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays Tour Evolving Planet and examine a variety of fossils to discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs. ...learn more Ancient Egypt (Grades 6-12) Monday through Friday starting January 2007 Unlock the secrets of tombs, mummies, treasures and more. ...learn more Ruatepupuke, Maori Meeting House (Grades 4-12) Mondays and Thursdays Visit this exquisitely carved structure from New Zealand and learn about its history, culture, and people. ...learn more Student Programs at Your School The Great Fossil Hunt (Grades 3–8) On site: Mondays through Friday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., includes 30 min. for lunch Cost is $4 per student Find out what it takes to be a paleontologist! Students will learn about the process of fossilization as they search the floor of The Field Museum for fossils. Then they'll unearth and prepare fossili ...learn more Africa's Beat (Grades K-3) On site: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. , includes 30 min. for lunch Cost is $4 per student Little ones will explore a variety of African instruments and create their own African percussion ensemble, complete with self-made instruments and traditional rhythms. State Goals: Social Sciences 1 ...learn more Egypt Unwrapped On site: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., includes 30 min. for lunch Cost is $4 per student Prepare a mummy for its journey to the afterlife. You‚ll explore the traditions and beliefs of ancient Egypt as you recreate sacred objects and treasures of this ancient civilization. State Goals: 17. ...learn more Grainger Hall of Gems Re-opening October 23 Marvel in the beauty and splendor of gemstones in The Field Museum’s newly renovated Grainger Hall of Gems. From exquisite rare stones and gold objects gathered from the far reaches of the worl... more information There are currently no Grainger Hall of Gems programs available.   ...learn more Climate Change June 25—November 28, 2010 Uncover the natural evidence for climate change, and examine its impact on our atmosphere, oceans, land, and societies. Discover how even small changes can add up to help reduce greenhouse gas emissi... more information Educator Viewing: Climate Change Monday, July 12, 2010 Climate change on a global scale is one of the most challenging and potentially catastrophic issues facing humanity. This exhibition present clear scientific evidence for climate change, past and pre ...learn more Café Science: ECCo Thursday, September 23, 2010 Join Kirk Ann Taylor from The Field Museum for a lively discussion on the Chicago Wilderness Leave No Child Inside Initiative, a regional effort to reconnect children with nature. This presenta ...learn more Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region Thursday, October 7, 2010 While the effects of climate change will vary across different ecosystems and sectors, the Great Lakes region is expected to experience large changes in climate during the 21st century. Hear about the ...learn more Food from Your Backyard: Sustainable Farming in Illinois Thursday, October 21, 2010 Panelists: Lindsay Record, Illinois Stewardship Program LaDonna Redmond, Institute for Community Resource Development Angela Mason, Director, Community Gardening and Green You ...learn more