Upcoming Events

Every Wednesday evening during the summer, enjoy live jazz, cool drinks and a relaxed visit with 32,000 animals. Take in […]

There is more to Egypt than what you see in our exhibit! Get a special glimpse behind-the-scenes of Egyptian Prehistory […]

Join scientist Marty Pryzdia to explore echinoderm specimens from our collections rarely scene. Discover sea stars, urchins, and more! Free […]

Learn how to exercise your green thumb at the Edible Garden in Farm-in-the-Zoo, planted and maintained by Green City Market. […]

On Aug. 20, 1977, Voyager 2 began its mission through our solar system, the first of the two Voyager spacecraft […]

Come and join us in the celebration of the eclipse! On Sunday, August 20th we will be meeting at the […]

All across the United States, people will be putting on their special eclipse glasses for what is sure to be […]

On Monday August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will be visible (weather permitting) across all of North America. A solar […]

WHAT IS ADLER AFTER DARK? TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 18! Exclusively for adults 21+, this evening offers you open access, […]

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 REGISTER TODAY Get tickets today for our next Wine & Wildlife program, a “Wildness Story Slam” featuring stories […]

Interested in exploring the zoo after-hours? Join a zoo horticulturist and an animal expert on a leisurely stroll through the […]

Join Chief Curiosity Correspondent Emily Graslie of The Brain Scoop in the Grainger Science Hub on select Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm. She'll do live […]

Most of us have been to natural history museums, toured the exhibits, pored over collections of bugs and bones, but […]

Meet the LEGO® Certified Professional featured in Brick by Brick at this exclusive book-signing event. This event is free with Museum Entry […]

On 52 days throughout the year, Illinois residents with a valid ID receive free admission! Experience unbelievable animals from around the […]

A rock guitarist, a budding biologist, and a college football player walk into a national lab… The true-life stories of […]

On Sept. 5, 1977, Voyager 1 began its mission through our solar system, the second of the two Voyager spacecraft […]

Tour DZero & the Tevatron, site of the top quark discovery. Program: Tours include stops at the DZero assembly hall, the […]

Never have the chance to visit The Field Museum during the day? This summer, explore our new exhibitions and events […]

Fermilab celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017. What does the future hold for this world-renowned laboratory in Chicago’s western suburbs—and for […]

When: Thursday, November 30, 2017 4:00–5:15 p.m. Where: Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Maria Goeppert-Mayer Lecture Hall Description: Gino Segrè and Bettina […]

When: Saturday, December 2, 2017 3:25–3:53 p.m. Where: Other Location See Description Description: A new score for carillon + electronics composed […]

When: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 5:30–6:45 p.m. Where: Saieh Hall for Economics 5757 South University Ave, Chicago, IL Description: Nuclear power […]