<p><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL). </span><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">July is Disability PRIDE Month.</span><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;"> Throughout this interactive storytime, guest readers from CPL will feature stories read in English and American Sign Language (ASL) that honor the disability community's history, achievements, experiences, and identities.</span></p>

PlayLab PlayDate: ASL Storytime with Chicago Public Library

PlayLab PlayDate: Cicadas Take Flight Storytime & Craft

PlayLab PlayDate: Juneteenth Stoytime 

AANHPI Month Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: PRIDE Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

PlayLab PlayDate: Rock Pet Storytime & Painting

PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Local Children's Author, Markedia Alston

Arab American Heritage Month Storytime and Craft

PlayLab PlayDate: National Farm Animals Day Storytime & Sing-a-Long

PlayLab PlayDate: Women's History Month Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Lily Pad Obstacle Course

PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime & Rock Pet Painting

PlayLab PlayDate: Spring has Sprung Storytime & Craft

PlayLab PlayDate: Arbor Day Storytime & Tree Building Challenge

PlayLab PlayDate: Monarch Migration Storytime & Butterfly Craft

PlayLab PlayDate: Black History Month Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Four Leaf Clover Scavenger Hunt

PlayLab PlayDate: Plankton Ocean Challenge

PlayLab PlayDate: Chicago Public Library Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Make Your Own Snow

PlayLab PlayDate: Lunar New Year Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Build-a-Love Bug

PlayLab PlayDate: MLK Jr. Day Storytime

PlayLab PlayDate: Groundhog's Day Storytime

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!

PlayLab PlayDates

July is Disability PRIDE Month!

<p dir="auto">It's T.rex time at the Field Museum! Join us for the world premiere of the Field's newest 3D movie T.REX. The film showcases leaps in CGI wizardry and revelations in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years -- and chronicles a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023. <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/t-rex-3d">Purchase film tickets</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="auto">Showtimes:</p>
<ul>
  <li dir="auto">9:45am</li>
  <li dir="auto">12:30pm</li>
  <li dir="auto">2:45pm</li>
</ul>
<p dir="auto">As an added bonus, the Field will host a book signing for the official companion book T.REX from award-winning paleoartist and graphic novelist Ted Rechlin. Created in conjunction with the film, the book includes all of the blockbuster scenes from the movie, and expands on the story, bringing the G.O.A.T - the Greatest Of All Tyrants - back to life like never before. <a href="https://store.fieldmuseum.org/collections/ted-rechlin/products/t-rex-companion-book">Pre-order your copy</a>.</p>
<p dir="auto">Book signings:</p>
<ul>
  <li dir="auto">9:15am</li>
  <li dir="auto">12:00pm</li>
  <li dir="auto">2:15pm</li>
</ul>
<p dir="auto"><em>Signings will take place outside the James Simpson Theatre and run for 30 minutes prior to the film start times.</em></p>
<p dir="auto"><em>Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the day of the event.</em></p>

 T.Rex Film Launch and Companion Book Signing

Film Launch and Book Signing

Join us for the premiere for our newest T.rex 3D film

<p><em>Registration is free and open to educators of all grade levels.</em></p>


<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us for an evening of discovery and learning!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On October 17, 2024&nbsp; from 5pm-8:30pm, join us for an exclusive event designed specifically for educators! Explore the Museum after hours and discover exciting new ways to engage your students. Enjoy refreshments, network with fellow educators, and gain insights into our educational programs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The evening is free flowing, and includes access to the following</span></p>
<ul>
  <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">After Hours Exhibit Access including our newest permanent exhibit, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Native Truths: Our Voices Our Stories </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and the temporary exhibit, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unseen Oceans</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">.&nbsp;</span></li>
  <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Focused Field Trip Guides + Field Trip and Field Trip Class Sign Ups</span></li>
  <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interactive Science Experiences</span></li>
  <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scientists and Experts Showcasing their Educator Resources</span></li>
  <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Harris Tool Kits</span></li>
  <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Early Childhood Programming in the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Crown Family PlayLab</span></i></li>
  <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">School Partnerships Programming</span></li>
  <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Professional Development Opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year.</span></li>
</ul>

Educator Open House

Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators.

<h2>Free Day Admission Options</h2>

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th><b>Ticket Type</b></th>
      <th><b>Adult</b></th>
      <th><strong>Child</strong></th>
      <th></th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>
        <p><strong>Discounted All-Access Pass</strong></p>
        <p><span>Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions.</span></p>
        <p><strong></strong></p>
      </td>
      <td>$16</td>
      <td>$14</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://sand10-buy.acmeticketing.net/events/485/detail/64a6e6731b429b216fab9edf?comboId=664e1faa6617f4300a46782d" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve All-Access Pass</a></p>
      </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>
        <p><strong>Discounted Discovery Pass</strong></p>
        <p>Includes admission to all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition.<strong><br /></strong></p>
      </td>
      <td>$10</td>
      <td>$8</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/485/detail/5f073f71210cbe6acd1464ba?comboId=665f78d586d7431fdb4b4475" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Discovery Pass</a></p>
      </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>
        <p><strong>Basic Admission</strong></p>
        <p>Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as&nbsp;<em>Evolving Planet</em>,&nbsp;<em>The Ancient Americas</em>, and&nbsp;<em>Inside Ancient Egypt</em></p>
      </td>
      <td>Free</td>
      <td>Free</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/calendar?cart=true&amp;eventId=665f67a92db64f5cacdd2cf8&amp;membershipIds=" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Basic Admission</a></p>
      </td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>


<h2>Proof of Residency</h2>

<p><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Tickets for Free Wednesdays are only available to Illinois residents. </span>No special coupon, ticket, or pass is required to enter the Museum during Free Admission Days. Just present a current Illinois driver's license, state ID, or Chicago CityKey card at the ticket desk to establish proof of residency. If you do not have an Illinois identification card, you may establish residency by showing a valid photo ID along with one of the following:</p>

<ul>
  <li>Illinois lease</li>
  <li>Illinois library card</li>
  <li>Illinois student ID with photo</li>
  <li>Illinois utility bill</li>
  <li>Illinois work ID and check stub</li>
</ul>

<h2>Museums for All</h2>

<p>Can't make it on a free day? We offer <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit#special-offers">Museums for All and other discounts</a> all year long.</p>

<p>Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $3-per-person Basic admission for up to six people. Just show an EBT (Link) or WIC card when you purchase tickets at the museum. You cannot take advantage of this special offer when buying tickets online.</p>

<p><em>Museums for All is made possible by Ford Motor Company.</em></p>


Free Wednesday 

Free Admission Day

Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents! 

Free Wednesdays

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  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th><b>Ticket Type</b></th>
      <th><b>Adult</b></th>
      <th><strong>Child</strong></th>
      <th></th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>
        <p><strong>Discounted All-Access Pass</strong></p>
        <p><span>Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions.</span></p>
        <p><strong></strong></p>
      </td>
      <td>$16</td>
      <td>$14</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/485/detail/65aff51ac9c07d122d69fa84?comboId=6660b32886d7431fdb4bd7da" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve All-Access Pass</a></p>
      </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>
        <p><strong>Discounted Discovery Pass</strong></p>
        <p>Includes admission to all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition.<strong><br /></strong></p>
      </td>
      <td>$10</td>
      <td>$8</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/485/detail/5f073f71210cbe6acd1464ba?comboId=665f78d586d7431fdb4b4475" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Discovery Pass</a></p>
      </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>
        <p><strong>Basic Admission</strong></p>
        <p>Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as&nbsp;<em>Evolving Planet</em>,&nbsp;<em>The Ancient Americas</em>, and&nbsp;<em>Inside Ancient Egypt</em></p>
      </td>
      <td>Free</td>
      <td>Free</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/calendar?cart=true&amp;eventId=665f67a92db64f5cacdd2cf8&amp;membershipIds=" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Basic Admission</a></p>
      </td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>


<h2>Free Day Admission Options</h2>

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th><b>Ticket Type</b></th>
      <th><b>Adult</b></th>
      <th><strong>Child</strong></th>
      <th></th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>
        <p><strong>Discounted All-Access Pass</strong></p>
        <p><span>Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions.</span></p>
        <p><strong></strong></p>
      </td>
      <td>$16</td>
      <td>$14</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/485/detail/65aff51ac9c07d122d69fa84?comboId=6660b32886d7431fdb4bd7da" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve All-Access Pass</a></p>
      </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>
        <p><strong>Discounted Discovery Pass</strong></p>
        <p>Includes admission to all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition.<strong><br /></strong></p>
      </td>
      <td>$10</td>
      <td>$8</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/485/detail/5f073f71210cbe6acd1464ba?comboId=665f78d586d7431fdb4b4475" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Discovery Pass</a></p>
      </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>
        <p><strong>Basic Admission</strong></p>
        <p>Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as&nbsp;<em>Evolving Planet</em>,&nbsp;<em>The Ancient Americas</em>, and&nbsp;<em>Inside Ancient Egypt</em></p>
      </td>
      <td>Free</td>
      <td>Free</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/calendar?cart=true&amp;eventId=665f67a92db64f5cacdd2cf8&amp;membershipIds=" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Basic Admission</a></p>
      </td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>


<p><span>This week, the <em>Crown Family PlayLab</em> will be hosting a PlayLab PlayDate featuring cicadas! Families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to this free, drop-in storytime and craft session exploring the cicada emergence taking place this spring and summer.</span></p>
<p><span>Designed for children between two and six years old, the&nbsp;</span><i><span>Crown Family PlayLab</span></i><span>&nbsp;is an interactive, hands-on space that makes learning an adventure. Visit the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/crown-family-playlab">exhibition page</a> to learn more!&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>Trick-or-treat yourself to a night at the Field Museum! This not-so-scary after hours event will be a scream for Halloween enthusiasts of all ages. Ghosts, ghouls, and other guests will get up close and personal with creepy crawlers, conduct their own owl pellet dissection, explore fascinating exhibits, and learn about spooky specimens in our collection from our team of mad scientists.</p>
<p>Costumes encouraged!</p>
<p><em>For the safety of all guests, please do not wear costumes that cover your face or include prop weapons of any kind.</em></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guests are encouraged to register in advance. Walk-ins are permitted for an upcharge as long as space is available.</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> All sales are final.</span></i></p>
<h2>Choose your ticket type below</h2>
<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Ticket Type</th>
      <th>Member</th>
      <th>Non-member</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td><strong>Standard</strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D647e07701894b8534544640e%26date%3D2024-10-18T00:00:00">$27</a></strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=647e07701894b8534544640e&amp;date=2024-10-18T00:00:00">$30</a></strong></td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td><strong>Tour*</strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D647f4741da59af53b7f1b076%26date%3D2024-10-18T00:00:00">$50</a></strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=647f4741da59af53b7f1b076&amp;date=2024-10-18T00:00:00">$55</a></strong></td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td><strong>Family Night Season Ticket**</strong></td>
      <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D65807f1248290f368de2c98a%26date%3D2024-03-29T00:00:00"><strong>$85</strong></a></td>
      <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=65807f1248290f368de2c98a&amp;date=2024-03-29T00:00:00"><strong>$100</strong></a></td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<div class="copy">
  <p><em>*Tours are 30-45 minutes and are recommended for guests 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We will offer 2 different tours (assigned) at two different times (assigned)</em></p>
  <em> </em>
  <p><em>**Season tickets include admission to all 4 Field Family Night events.</em></p>
  <h3>Parking</h3>
  <p>Parking for Field Family Nights can now be purchased in advance directly through Soldier Field - North Garage. We have arranged for a special discounted rate of $30 per car for this event. Rates are subject to change for parking that is purchased upon your arrival on the day of your event.</p>
  <p>Please purchase parking in advance by following<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/?doing_wp_cron=1692375913.0622060298919677734375">this link</a><span>&nbsp;</span>and selecting your Field Family Night event.&nbsp;</p>
  <p>For all other questions, please email us at familynights@fieldmuseum.org or call us at 312.665.7525</p>
</div>

Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE

Field Family Night: Field Games

Field Family Night: Mightiest Heroes

Field Family Night: Clues from the Collection

Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE 2023

Explore science after hours with the whole family!

Field Family Nights

<p>Prepare for your family night with this guide.</p>


Field Family Nights 2024 Info Packet

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Score your tickets for a night at the Field Museum! At this after hours event, star players and benchwarmers alike will gear up to compete with the best animal athletes and try their hand at games throughout history. Our all-star team of scientists will take the field - Stanley Field Hall, that is - to share what our collections can teach us about competition, games, and teamwork. Let the games begin!&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guests are encouraged to register in advance. Walk-ins are permitted for an upcharge as long as space is available.</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> All sales are final.</span></i></p>
<h2>Choose your ticket type below</h2>
<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Ticket Type</th>
      <th>Member</th>
      <th>Non-member</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td><strong>Standard</strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64e37e4b93b40c465a9885de%26date%3D2024-07-12T00:00:00">$27</a></strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e37e4b93b40c465a9885de&amp;date=2024-07-12T00:00:00">$30</a></strong></td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td><strong>Tour*</strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D64e37f258793463a2e5d5cba%26date%3D2024-07-12T00:00:00">$50</a></strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=64e37f258793463a2e5d5cba&amp;date=2024-07-12T00:00:00">$55</a></strong></td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td><strong>Family Night Season Ticket**</strong></td>
      <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D65807f1248290f368de2c98a%26date%3D2024-03-29T00:00:00"><strong>$85</strong></a></td>
      <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=65807f1248290f368de2c98a&amp;date=2024-03-29T00:00:00"><strong>$100</strong></a></td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p dir="auto"><em>*Tours are 30-45 minutes and are recommended for guests 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We will offer 2 different tours (assigned) at two different times (assigned).</em></p>
<p><em>**Season tickets include admission to all 4 Field Family Night events.</em></p>
<h3>Parking</h3>
<p>Parking for Field Family Nights can now be purchased in advance directly through Soldier Field - North Garage. We have arranged for a special discounted rate of $30 per car for this event. Rates are subject to change for parking that is purchased upon your arrival on the day of your event.</p>
<p>Please purchase parking in advance by following <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/?doing_wp_cron=1692375913.0622060298919677734375">this link</a> and selecting your Field Family Night event.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For all other questions, please email us at familynights@fieldmuseum.org or call us at 312.665.7525</p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Calling all caped crusaders! Assemble at the Field Museum for a heroic evening of saving the world. Put on your best superhero gear and work together to thwart a mysterious supervillain&rsquo;s nefarious plan before the end of the night. Learn about wildlife conservation and how you can become a friendly neighborhood hero. Plus, get to know the super animals that inspired some of your favorite superheroes. Finally, gather on the museum terrace for a spectacular view of the fireworks over Navy Pier (weather permitting)!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guests are encouraged to register in advance. Walk-ins are permitted for an upcharge as long as space is available.</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> All sales are final.</span></i></p>
<h2>Choose your ticket type below</h2>
<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Ticket Type</th>
      <th>Member</th>
      <th>Non-member</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td><strong>Standard</strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D658081a7a03f481540df4499%26date%3D2024-06-26T00:00:00">$27</a></strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=658081a7a03f481540df4499&amp;date=2024-06-26T00:00:00">$30</a></strong></td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td><strong>Tour*</strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D658082f8eec906251244129f%26date%3D2024-06-26T00:00:00">$50</a></strong></td>
      <td><strong><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=658082f8eec906251244129f&amp;date=2024-06-26T00:00:00">$55</a></strong></td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td><strong>Family Night Season Ticket**</strong></td>
      <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/auth/485/members?ref=%2Forders%2F485%2Ftickets%3FeventId%3D65807f1248290f368de2c98a%26date%3D2024-03-29T00:00:00"><strong>$85</strong></a></td>
      <td><a href="https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/485/tickets?eventId=65807f1248290f368de2c98a&amp;date=2024-03-29T00:00:00"><strong>$100</strong></a></td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
<p dir="auto"><em>*Tours are 30-45 minutes and are recommended for guests 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We will offer 2 different tours (assigned) at two different times (assigned).</em></p>
<p><em>**Season tickets include admission to all 4 Field Family Night events.</em></p>
<h3>Parking</h3>
<p>Parking for Field Family Nights can now be purchased in advance directly through Soldier Field - North Garage. We have arranged for a special discounted rate of $30 per car for this event. Rates are subject to change for parking that is purchased upon your arrival on the day of your event.</p>
<p>Please purchase parking in advance by following <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/?doing_wp_cron=1692375913.0622060298919677734375">this link</a> and selecting your Field Family Night event.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For all other questions, please email us at familynights@fieldmuseum.org or call us at 312.665.7525</p>

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<h6><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>LEGAL NOTICE:</strong> DONORS WHO DONATE (OR ATTEMPT TO DONATE, BUT CANNOT DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS) WHOLE BLOOD OR DOUBLE RED CELLS WITH VERSITI AT THE FIELD MUSEUM WILL RECEIVE A THANK YOU GIFT OF ACCESS TO THE FIELD MUSEUM AND THE BLOODSUCKERS: LEGENDS TO LEECHES TEMPORARY EXHIBITION ON THE DATE OF THEIR DONATION FOR UP TO FOUR (4) INDIVIDUALS (BLOOD DONOR, PLUS UP TO THREE GUESTS). DONATION APPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED, AND WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS; PRE-REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED. OFFER IS VALID ONLY ON THE DATE OF DONATION. OFFER IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. OFFER IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. OFFER IS VALID ONLY AT SPECIFIED DONATION EVENTS AS OUTLINED AT </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">WWW.BETHE1DONOR.COM/BLOODSUCKERS</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> WHILE APPOINTMENTS LAST.&nbsp;</span></h6>


<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us in historic Stanley Field Hall to donate blood and receive free basic admission and access to </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bloodsuckers </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">for yourself and three guests!</span><b><br /></b></p>

Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott

Opening Weekend Blood Drive

Donate Blood! Save Lives!

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Blood Drives

<p dir="auto">Come join Rob Wunder, <span>Vice President, Kansas City Chapter of the Missouri Mycological Society,</span>&nbsp;as we discuss the many joys associated with mushroom forays and discovery. Dive deeper into how we can all appreciate mushroom form and function, life cycles, and how fungi serve as keystone organisms within ecosystems. Explore the many ways people interact with, forage, cook, and make medicine with mushrooms and mycelium. No matter your experience level, mushrooms offer exciting opportunities for us to enjoy and connect with nature.</p>
<p>Scientists, researchers, and collections managers are behind the scenes every day, uncovering new information and taking care of our collection.</p>
<p>During Meet a Scientist, you can find them in the<span>&nbsp;</span><em><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/grainger-science-hub">Grainger&nbsp;Science Hub</a></em>. They'll discuss their work and share real items from the museum&rsquo;s collection of nearly 40 million objects. From collections care to field work, and dinosaurs to ecology, there&rsquo;s a world of science to explore.</p>
<p>Visit the&nbsp;<em>Science Hub</em><span>&nbsp;</span>on select weekdays for an up-close look at what our researchers do every day.</p>

Meet a Scientist: Rob Wunder of the Missouri Mycological Society

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Jim Louderman

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Diego Souza & Tatiana Sepulveda

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Bruno de Medeiros

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Tatiana Sepulveda & Diego Souza

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Maureen Turcatel

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Alissa Doucet & Abigail Magland

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Elizabeth Postema

Meet a Scientist: Alyssa Melville, South Rupununi Conservation Society

Meet a Scientist: Dr. Steve Mahony, Scientific Affiliate

Palestinian Tatreez Demonstration

Meet a Scientist: Ylanda Wilhite, Youth and Community Partnership Organizer

Meet a Scientist with Janet Voight: Mid-Water Cephalopods

Meet a Scientist with Maureen Turcatel: Bloodsucking Insects

Meet a Scientist: Meteorites from the Moon, Mars, and Asteroids

Meet a Scientist: eDNA and fish biodiversity in the Amazonian Yaguas River

Meet a Scientist: Birds vs. Fish

Meet a Scientist: Miniature Mammals: Small Critters, Big Energy

Queer Botany: Flowers and their connection to the LGBTQ+ Community

Meet a Scientist: The Science and Engineering of NASCAR

Meet a Scientist: Paul Mayer, Fossil Invertebrate Collections Manager

Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM 

Meet a Scientist: Year of the (Komodo) Dragon

Meet a Scientist: Invertebrates of the World

Meet a Scientist: New Uses for Old Specimens

Meet a Scientist: Sara Ruane

Meet a Scientist: Gretchen Rings, Field Museum Librarian

Meet a Scientist: Mortuary Scientist, Troy Hambly, 

Meet a Scientist: Bruno de Medeiros, Negaunee Assistant Curator of Pollinating Insects

Meet a Scientist: Celebrate Juneteenth through Museum Collections

Meet a Scientist: Shark Science

Meet a Scientist: Thorsten Lumbsch and Todd Widhelm

Meet a Scientist: Don't You Know That They're Toxic

Meet a Scientist: National Fossil Day

Meet a Scientist: Amazing alpine plants of the Hengduan Mountains

Meet a Scientist: Paúl Sambrano, Andes-Amazon Rapid Inventories

Meet a Scientist: Dr. Lesley de Souza & Dr. Sophie Picq

Meet a Scientist: Jacob Campbell, Lead Social Scientist, Keller Science Action Center

Meet a Scientist: Mariana Herrera 

Meet a Scientist

Meet a Scientist: Louise Bodt, Scientific Affiliate/PhD Candidate

Meet a Scientist: Traditional Beadwork Techniques with Norma Robertson

Meet a Scientist: Richard Ree and Samantha Kish-Levine

Meet a Scientist: Michael D'Antonio and Fabiany Herrera

Meet a Scientist: Paula Ungar, Senior Environmental Social Scientist 

Meet a Scientist: Geoscientist Andie Gomez-Patron

Meet a Scientist: Anthropology Conservation and Collaboration

Meet a Scientist:  The Hidden Beauty of Lichens with Thorsten Lumbsch

Meet a Scientist - Paul Mayer

Meet a Scientist: Furs & Fibers—A Close-up Look at Native American Materials

Meet-A-Scientist: Lani Alabanza-Chan and Trinity Medellin

Meet a Scientist: Dr. Cynthia Schmidt

Meet a Scientist: Erika Hasle, Lead Conservation Ecologist

Meet a Scientist: Arabic Calligraphy Demonstration with Ismail Hummos

Meet a Scientist: Dr. Maria Valdes

Meet a Scientist:  Madeleine Tudor, Senior Environmental Social Scientist

See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.

Come join us as we discuss the many joys associated with mushroom forays and discovery.

<p><span>For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout this interactive read-aloud, a guest reader from the museum will share more about the significance of Juneteenth while reading a storybook highlighting the history behind this important holiday.</span></p>
<p><span>PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days!</span></p>
<p><span>For more information, please see the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf"><i><span>PlayLab&nbsp;</span></i><span>Programs FAQs</span></a><span>. Still have questions? Contact the&nbsp;</span><i><span>PlayLab</span></i><span>&nbsp;team at playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org.</span></p>

Members Early Access

Members can enjoy an extra hour of science and fun!

<h2>Discounted All-Access Pass</h2>

<p>Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions.</p>

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      <th>Children (ages 3&ndash;11)</th>
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      <td>$16</td>
      <td>$14</td>
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<h2>Discounted Discovery Pass</h2>

<p>Includes admission to all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition.<br /><br /></p>

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      <td>$10</td>
      <td>$8</td>
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<h2>Basic admission on Free Days</h2>

<p>Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as <em>Evolving Planet</em>, <em>The Ancient Americas</em>, and <em>Inside Ancient Egypt</em></p>

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<h2>Free Day Admission Options</h2>

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        <p><strong>Discounted All-Access Pass</strong></p>
        <p><span>Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions.</span></p>
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      </td>
      <td>$18</td>
      <td>$14</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://sand10-buy.acmeticketing.net/events/485/detail/64a6e6731b429b216fab9edf?comboId=664e1faa6617f4300a46782d" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve All-Access Pass</a></p>
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      <td>
        <p><strong>Discounted Discovery Pass</strong></p>
        <p>Includes admission to all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition.<strong><br /></strong></p>
      </td>
      <td>$10</td>
      <td>$8</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://sand10-buy.acmeticketing.net/events/485/detail/5f073f71210cbe6acd1464ba?comboId=664e1e626617f4300a467828" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Discovery Pass</a></p>
      </td>
    </tr>
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      <td>
        <p><strong>Basic Admission</strong></p>
        <p>Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as&nbsp;<em>Evolving Planet</em>,&nbsp;<em>The Ancient Americas</em>, and&nbsp;<em>Inside Ancient Egypt</em></p>
      </td>
      <td>Free</td>
      <td>Free</td>
      <td>
        <p><a class="btn btn--primary" href="https://sand10-buy.acmeticketing.net/events/485/detail/664b9d036617f4300a46548f" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Reserve Basic Admission</a></p>
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<h2>Free Day Admission Options</h2>

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        <p><strong>Discounted All-Access Pass</strong></p>
        <p><span>Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions.</span></p>
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      <td>$18</td>
      <td>$14</td>
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        <p><strong>Discounted Discovery Pass</strong></p>
        <p>Includes admission to all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition.<strong><br /></strong></p>
      </td>
      <td>$10</td>
      <td>$8</td>
    </tr>
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        <p><strong>Basic Admission</strong></p>
        <p>Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as&nbsp;<em>Evolving Planet</em>,&nbsp;<em>The Ancient Americas</em>, and&nbsp;<em>Inside Ancient Egypt</em></p>
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      <td>Free</td>
      <td>Free</td>
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Basic Admission

Discovery Pass

All-Access Pass

Free Admission Options

<h2>Museums for All</h2>

<p>Can't make it on a free day? We offer <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit#special-offers">Museums for All and other discounts</a> all year long.</p>

<p>Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $3-per-person Basic admission for up to six people. Just show an EBT (Link) or WIC card when you purchase tickets at the museum. You cannot take advantage of this special offer when buying tickets online.</p>

<p><em>Museums for All is made possible by Ford Motor Company.</em></p>


Basic admission on Free Days

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures&mdash; all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you&rsquo;ll need more than just a day to see it all. But don&rsquo;t worry; for Illinois Residents, every Wednesday <span>in January</span> is free.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Tickets for Free Wednesdays are only available to Illinois residents on-site and cannot be reserved in advance. Please ask a Visitor Services staff member for the special offer and show your Illinois proof of residency. You cannot take advantage of Free Days when buying tickets online.</span></p>
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">In accordance with the City of Chicago&rsquo;s updated guidelines, the Field Museum no longer requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or masks for museum visitors. However, we strongly encourage all of our guests to wear masks while in the building.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about </span><a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit/maps-and-guides/know-you-go-visiting-during-covid"><span style="font-weight: 400;">health and safety</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> at the Museum.</span></p>
<h2>Museums for All</h2>
<p>Can't make it on a free day? We offer <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit#special-offers">Museums for All and other discounts</a> all year long.</p>
<p>Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $3-per-person Basic admission for up to six people. Just show an EBT (Link) or WIC card when you purchase tickets at the museum. You cannot take advantage of this special offer when buying tickets online.</p>
<p><em>Museums for All is made possible by Ford Motor Company.</em></p>
<h2>Discounted All-Access Pass</h2>
<p>Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions, and one 3D movie</p>
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      <th>Adults</th>
      <th>Children (ages 3&ndash;11)</th>
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      <td>$16</td>
      <td>$14</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
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<h2>Basic admission on Free Days</h2>
<p>Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as <em>Evolving Planet</em>, <em>The Ancient Americas</em>, and <em>Inside Ancient Egypt</em></p>
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  <thead>
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      <th>Adults</th>
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      <td>Free</td>
      <td>Free</td>
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<h2>Proof of Residency</h2>
<p>No special coupon, ticket, or pass is required to enter the Museum during Free Admission Days. Just present a current Illinois driver's license, state ID, or Chicago CityKey card at the ticket desk to establish proof of residency. If you do not have an Illinois identification card, you may establish residency by showing a valid photo ID along with one of the following:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Illinois lease</li>
  <li>Illinois library card</li>
  <li>Illinois student ID with photo</li>
  <li>Illinois utility bill</li>
  <li>Illinois work ID and check stub</li>
</ul>

Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!

<h3>Featured performers</h3>

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  <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ginger Forest (@dragtasticgingerforest)</span></li>
  <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ivana Tequila (@ivana.tequila.ritz)</span></li>
  <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Venus Carangi (@venuscarangi)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></li>
</ul>

<h3>Science presenters</h3>

<ul>
  <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leslie Lopez on Vampire Bats</span></li>
  <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Taylor Hains on Birds</span></li>
  <li>Navarro on Bloodletting</li>
</ul>

<p><em>This event is for adults 21+</em>yrs old.</p>

<p><em>This event is being held in conjunction with the Field Museum&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/activity/pride-month">Pride Month</a> programming.</em></p>

<h3 dir="auto">Accessibility</h3>

<p dir="auto">If you need assistance with accommodations, please email<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:accessibility@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noreferrer">accessibility@fieldmuseum.org</a><span>&nbsp;</span>at least 2 weeks in advance.</p>


<p><span>Thank you to</span><span>&nbsp;<a href="https://revbrew.com/">Revolution Brewing</a>, <a href="https://thislittlegoat.com/">This Little Goat</a>, </span><span>and <a href="https://www.ulta.com/">Ulta Beauty</a></span><span>&nbsp;for their generous in-kind donations.</span></p>


Revolution Brewing

This Little Goat

Ulta Beauty

Bloodsuckers Drag Spectacular

First Queens of the Field: Happy Hour & Drag Show

Join us in our historic Stanley Field Hall for the Museum’s annual drag event!

Pride Happy Hour & Drag Show

Poetry Pop-Up: SUE in Verse!

Poetry Pop-up: Poetry in the Museum

Poetry Pop-up: Cold-blooded Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Menagerie of Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Insects and Poems

Poetry Pop-up: Tsavo Lions

Poetry Pop-up: Genetic Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Poetry On The Spot

Poetry Pop-up: Bloody Verses!

Poety Pop-up: Whale Songs

Poetry Pop-up: Poetic Jewels

Poetry Pop-up: Poetic Jewels (duplicate)

Poetry Pop-up: Lives of Plants 

Poetry Pop-up: Animal Theater 

Poetry Pop-up: Poetry is the Thing with Feathers 

Poetry Pop-up: Strange Creatures

Poetry Pop-up: SUE in Verse! 

Poetry Pop-up: Bloody Thoughts!

Poetry Pop-up: Restorative Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Poetry in the Hall

Poetry Pop-up: Pottery and Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Poetry is the Thing with Feathers

Poetry Pop-up: Japanese Death Haiku

Poetry Pop-up: Poetry for the Birds

Poetry Pop-up: Animal Theater

Poetry Pop-up: Animal Forms-Poetic Forms

Poetry Pop-up: Why a Poet in the Field?

Poetry Pop-up: SUE in Verse!

Poetry Pop-up: What Are We Made Of?

Poetry Pop-up: Lives of Plants

Poetry Pop-up: The Human Story Begins

Poetry Pop-up: Whale Songs and Human Verses

Poetry Pop-up: Are You Looking at Me? Describing the Field's Dioramas

Poetry Pop-up: Bugs in the System

Poetry Pop-up: On the Wings of Pterosaurs

Poetry Pop-up: Strange Fishes

Poetry Pop-up: Dino-Verse

Poetry Pop-up: Wild Colors!

Poetry Pop-up: Whale Song

Poetry Pop-up: Animal Forms/Poetic Forms

Poetry Pop-up: Poetry and Pottery

Poetry Pop-up: Space Rock Poetry

Poetry Pop-up: Plant Poems

Poetry Pop-up

Discover the natural world through poetry at weekly pop-up events featuring the Field’s poet in residence.

Join Eric in the SUE exhibit, and write your own poem about the famous T. rex!

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