In the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet, get to know the many creatures that have roamed the earth throughout history, from single-celled organisms to our extended human family. Experience a variety ...

The Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition was created by the Field Museum in Chicago, the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo, and The Pokémon Company International.

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

Join us on June 11 to experience two incredible hands-on workshops from Chicago-based artists. Choose one session (11am OR 2pm). Members, please remember to add your Basic admission and Africa Fashion ...

People often think of China as monolithic, characterized by one land, one people, one culture. But there is no one China. In reality, China encompasses diverse landscapes, ethnicities, and social and ...

Explore ancient cave art and hominin fossils with Australian archaeologist Adam Brumm Uncover Indonesia's deep human past through groundbreaking archaeological discoveries from the islands of Sulawesi ...

Carving of a mythological bird figure hints at origins of ancient religion Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Twenty-foot-long specimens described as separate species from their cousins, named after mythology’s Hydra Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

What was once known as the nine-banded armadillo is actually four different species Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Scientists describe nine new species of fossil grapes (60 to 19 million years old), including the oldest ones ever found in the Western Hemisphere Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on ...

Hairworms are missing the tiny “hairs” responsible for cell movement, filtration, and sensing that every other known animal has Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and ...

The ancient stardust reveals a “baby boom” in star formation Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.