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Crown Family PlayLab at The Field Museum
Jan 1, 2008 - Jan 1, 2011  |  312.922.9410

Watch your little explorer dig up dinosaur bones, grind corn in a pueblo, make music with instruments from around the world, and lots more.

Museum Campus, South Loop
Grainger Hall of Gems
Oct 23, 2009 - Dec 31, 2010  |  312.922.9410

Explore the Field Museum’s newly renovated “Grainger Hall of Gems” exhibition showcasing more than 300 gems, precious and semi-precious stones, crystals, minerals specimens and artifacts reflective of both contemporary and ancient eras.

Museum Campus, South Loop
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Oct 16, 2008 - Jan 1, 2010  |  312.922.STAR (7827)

Big Bird, Elmo and their Chinese friend Hu Hu Zhu take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun and the Moon.

Museum Campus
The Nature of Diamonds
Oct 23, 2009 - Mar 28, 2010  |  312.922.9410

The allure of diamonds, a prized symbol of strength, wealth, and love, has persisted for centuries. In exploration of humankind’s ongoing fascination with the diamond, The Field Museum's “The Nature of Diamonds” exhibit provides an in-depth look at the strongest of all natural substances, from its geologic mining origins to...

Museum Campus, South Loop
Chicago Bears: 2009 Season Schedule
Aug 15, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010

One of the world's most storied professional sports franchises, the Chicago Bears have been representing Chicago since 1920.

Museum Campus
Snow Shoeing and Cross Country Skiing
Dec 5, 2009 - Feb 28, 2010  |  312-742-PLAY (7529)  |  Free Admission

This winter, check out the Northerly Island sites on skis or snow-shoes. Beginning in December, you can trek around the island on weekends for free, when there is three inches of snow or more. An ID is required to check out the skis/snow-shoes. Note: not available on Sundays when the Bears play at home.

Museum Campus
Polar Adventure Days
Dec 12, 2009 - Feb 20, 2010  |  312-742-PLAY  |  Free Admission

Watch as amazing ice sculptures are created right in front of you, meet an arctic dog sled team, and see birds of prey and other live animals. You can also make winter crafts, sip hot cocoa, and snowshoe, if there is snow.

Museum Campus
 
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