From wild carnivores to domestic companions, cats have their paws in science and culture alike. Learn about the characteristics of cats, big and small; walk through dynamic dioramas with dozens of ...

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

Learn about our efforts in research and conservation—and explore our collection that tells the story of life on Earth. The specimens, artifacts, and objects in the Field Museum’s collection are only ...

More than 150 scientists are working every day in our labs and around the world, pursuing a healthier planet and studying the millions of objects in our collections, which span the full spectrum of ...

The Field Museum will be open regular business hours daily from 9am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm). We will continue to share information as race weekend approaches. Please check back if you have ...

The Marie Louise Rosenthal Library serves Museum staff, visiting scholars, and the public. The Main Library is located in a non-public area on the Field Museum's third floor. Visitors must request an ...

Catch Spinosaurus as it prowls overhead at the Field Museum. This fish-eating dinosaur lived during the Cretaceous Period, about 95 million years ago. Spinosaurus swam in rivers thanks to its ...

For requesting loans, please contact Maureen Turcatel, Collections Manager, [email protected], 312.665.7743. This policy is also available as a PDF. Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm.