Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP) is a powerful technique of chemical characterization capable of simultaneously measuring up to 50 different elements, including trace elements, ...

Carl Akeley, widely considered “the Father of Modern Taxidermy,” was not only a taxidermist, but also a naturalist, sculptor, writer and inventor. Over his long career he worked for several different ...

We offer a variety of opportunities for Chicago’s youth and families. The Field’s Youth and Family-Centered Conservation programs, events, and resources help young people from 3rd grade through high ...

The Field Museum is in the heart of Chicago’s Museum Campus, at 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Open your camera roll and start scrolling: we need YOUR picture purr-fect cat pictures for our special exhibition—Cats: Predators to Pets. Each month while Cats is open, you can submit themed images ...

Glacialisaurus was a sauropodomorph (pre-sauropod) whose fossils were found by Field Museum scientists in Antarctica. Learn more about how the first dinosaur giants lived by interacting with the model ...

Located on Chicago’s iconic Lake Michigan shore, the Field Museum opened its current building to the public in 1921—but our story began years earlier. Our collection grew out of items on display in ...

Whether you’re throwing a micro wedding or planning a corporate private event, choose the Field Museum for an unforgettable experience at a historic venue. From outdoor terraces and spacious Stanley ...

Anchor: #come-face-to-face-with-the-largest-dinosaur-that-ever-lived Come face-to-face with the largest dinosaur that ever lived. The titanosaur Patagotitan mayorum is a big deal—literally, the ...

Bring the Field Museum’s learning resources to your school or home to support learners engaging with science, nature, and world cultures. The lesson plans and activities draw from our collections, ...

Explore the concept of race through sculpture. In the early 1930s, the Field Museum commissioned sculptor Malvina Hoffman to create bronze sculptures for an exhibition called The Races of Mankind.

In this immersive exhibition, you’ll “shrink” to 1/100th of your actual size—smaller than a penny—to take a closer look at the soil beneath our feet. Once you’re down to size, you’ll meet a creepy, ...