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The researchers found that the changes in climate didn’t explain the changes in the rodents’ skulls, but the degree of ...
Alert ExperienceAfrica Fashion, a one-of-a-kind exhibition celebrating the dynamic voices transforming African style. With over 180 works, including haute couture, ready-to-wear, and multimedia ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The importance and impact of Field Museum’s African flowering plant specimens are highlighted in two podcasts. These podcasts were written, recorded, and edited by two college interns who worked ...
Honorary staff appointments at the Field Museum are awarded to diverse scientists and educators who contribute to our research, collections, science action, and learning efforts. These appointments ...
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