New Spinosaurus dinosaur at Field Museum debuts this weekend
A Spinosaurus will soon be on display in the museum's main Stanley Field Hall.
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Spinosaurus makes debut this weekend at Field Museum
The Spinosaurus was a semi-aquatic predator that roamed the rivers of northern Africa 95 million years ago.
Chicago Legacy Hula at Field Museum opens publicly Friday
Chicago's Legacy Hula explores the history of hula and the migration of native Hawaiians to Chicago.
Field Museum's new hula exhibit opens publicly starting Friday
The exhibit opens today and tomorrow with a celebration that will include performances, feather work demonstrations, music, and other activities.
New dinosaur, a Spinosaurus, to be on display at Field Museum
The Spinosaurus was a semi-aquatic predator. It was 46 feet long with a crocodile-like snout and tail.
New dinosaur to be on display at Field Museum starting June 3
The Field Museum will soon have a new dinosaur on display. It will be on display in the museum’s main Stanley Field Hall, suspended off the ceiling, starting June 3.
Museum Campus announces visitor changes ahead of Chicago's NASCAR event
If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and mass transit.
Museum Campus announces visitor changes ahead of Chicago's NASCAR event
If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and mass transit.
Field Museum opening new hula exhibit in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month
"Chicago's Legacy Hula" explores the history of hula and the migration of Native Hawaiians to Chicago.
New Hula Exhibit at Field Museum Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
Chicago's Legacy Hula, a new exhibit at the museum, will honor master teachers of hula who came to Chicago from Hawaii.
Field Museum celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with special programming
The lineup starts today with a presentation on new fossil discoveries in China.
Field Museum Hosting events for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The lineup starts today with a presentation on new fossil discoveries in China.
CPS students meet NASCAR pros to learn about engineering careers
At the Field Museum, NASCAR held a STEAM Fest, as they called it - giving kids the opportunity to work closely with NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez.
CPS students meet NASCAR pros to learn about engineering careers
Students also got to compete in a NASCAR-themed challenge for free tickets to Chicago race.
Field Museum hosting free day with events honoring Arab American Heritage Month
Guests will have to provide proof of residency.
Field Museum hosting free day for Illinois residents Tuesday
Guests will have to provide proof of residency upon entry.
Streaming with Brad: Field Museum marks Arab American Heritage Month
April is National Arab American Heritage Month, and the Field Museum and the UIC Arab American Cultural Center are teaming up for a series of events to celebrate Arab Americans' contributions to science, culture, museums, and more. Jenine Wehbeh with the Field Museum joined our Brad Edwards for a preview.
Field Museum partnering with UIC for Arab American Heritage Month events
April is National Arab American Heritage Month, and the Field Museum is hosting a month-long celebration to recognize Arab Americans' contributions to science, culture, museums, and more. The Field Museum is teaming up with the UIC Arab American Cultural Center for the events all month.
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Things to do this weekend: Lunar New Year, Disney on Ice and more
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Field Museum scientists discovers large meteorite in Antarctica
"We all looked at each other, sort of hesitant glances, excited glances because we knew that if what we were looking at was a meteorite, then we had really hit the mother lode here."
Ancient sword at Field Museum thought to be a replica turns out to be the real deal
Curators said a European expert noticed the sword and asked to see it while preparing for an exhibit.
Ancient sword at Field Museum thought to be a replica turns out to be the real deal
An ancient sword that sat inside the Field Museum for nearly 100 years that was believed to be a replica is actually a 3,000-year-old artifact.
Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium reopen after winter storm
All three museums were closed for several days due to the snow, wind, and frigid temperatures over the weekend.
SUE the T. rex unveils Field Museum holiday shopping guide
Chicago's favorite T. rex is helping you take a bite out of your shopping list.
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