In the early 1900’s, the peninsula of land that the Museum occupies was engineered by landfilling what was once a part of Lake Michigan with coal ash, clay, dirt and household waste. In 1998, when ...

The Field Museum offers a limited number of fellowships to graduate students engaged in dissertation research associated with the museum. These fellowships provide a stipend and limited funds for ...

The Field Museum offers a limited number of fellowships to graduate students engaged in dissertation research associated with the museum. These fellowships provide a stipend and limited funds for ...

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

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 spring festival of chamber music, At the World’s Edge is forging new creative pathways between Aotearoa New Zealand and Chicago USA - from the great lakes of Central Otago to the shores of Lake ...

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For general inquiries: 312.922.9410 or 312.665.7669 (TTY). Fuel your passion for discovery with dinosaurs, ancient objects, cultural insights, and groundbreaking science. Ticket discounts are ...

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 ...

We strive to foster and sustain a culture of belonging for all who work, volunteer, and visit the Museum. In alignment with our mission and strategic objectives, the museum has adopted core values to ...