The researchers found that the changes in climate didn’t explain the changes in the rodents’ skulls, but the degree of urbanization did. The different ways the animals’ skulls changed may be related ...

A Little History 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 ...

Why Volunteer? Research has shown that volunteering is associated with improved health and well-being, including increased longevity, adoption of healthy lifestyles and reduction in depression and ...

The Field Museum aims to inspire Chicagoland area teens and pre-teens to explore and protect the natural world. Our youth ...

The Amazon Basin contains the world’s largest system of rainforest and rivers. Two of these rivers, the Putumayo and the Algodón, merge near the northern border of Peru, and the region shaped by these ...

Our public relations team shares news stories and materials for use by the press. They can be reached via press@fieldmuseum.org. The Field Museum is a forward-thinking scientific leader on a mission ...

Community Discounts These discounts are only available in person unless otherwise stated—ask about them when you arrive at the Field. Museums for All Families with valid EBT (Link) or WIC cards from ...

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

Discover natural history and culture in our exhibitions and connect with science. From the youngest explorers to the young at heart, there's something exciting for everyone. Think like a sciencits at ...