Crystals inside a prehistoric bone rewrote scientists’ estimates of the age of the archaeological site, suggesting that the ...

Bears are probably what you think of first when it comes to cubs. From the grizzly to the giant panda, all baby bears can be referred to as cubs. Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are normally solitary ...

We have artists, illustrators, and poets on staff, working at the intersection of art and science. The fine arts have long had a place in the Field Museum, helping to connect visitors to the natural ...

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In the wake of dinosaurs, plants and animals reshaped Earth into a lush, tropical world teeming with new giants, tiny survivors, and strange life both familiar and strange.

Pre-Registered Illinois field trips are FREE everyday of the week! Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of ...

Tickets for the date I want to visit are not yet available. When will I be able to access those? How long will tickets be available for the Pokémon Fossil Museum? I’m a member—how can I redeem my ...

The ancient city of Kish was occupied from at least as early as 3200 B.C. through the 7th century A.D. Located on the floodplain of the Euphrates River eighty kilometers south of modern Baghdad, the ...

There aren’t enough hours in the day to explore all the rare specimens and powerful exhibitions at the Field Museum. But we’ve got you covered! During our Legendary Late Hours, catch SUE the T.rex, ...

Stand beneath battling African Elephants. Hear—and feel—Tyrannosaurus rex’s earth-shaking growl. Descend into an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb. Experience this and so much more in our permanent halls: all ...

Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a T. rex. Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago. See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric ...