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THE KEY TO THE MAPS2014 MEMBERS’ NIGHTS QUICK GUIDEAll activities, presentations, tours, and interactives will end at 9pm.

GO BEHIND-THE-SCENES (5pm-9pm):Explore a piece of our 25 million strong collections in the Collections Resource Center. To visit the CRC, take the staircase or elevator near the East Entrance on the Ground Floor.

Visit the 3rd Floor to learn about our research and conservation programs. Take the elevators at the South, North, or West side of Stanley Field Hall to get to the 3rd Floor.

Learn about the creation and development of Field Museum exhibitions on the 4th Floor. Take the Freight Elevator at the South Door, or take the staircases on the 3rd Floor to get to the 4th Floor.

MAMMALS (5pm-9pm):Our Mammals team will be stationed on the Ground Floor in Sea Mammals. Learn how specimens are prepared for installation and research, including a demonstration of the process of skinning and dissection. Notice: Activities include animal skinning and dissection.

FOR KIDS:Pick up a Scavenger Hunt in Stanley Field Hall for a fun, guided tour of Members’ Nights. Visit the Crown Family Playlab in the East Atrium for special activities especially for children ages 2-6.

FOOD AND DRINK (5pm-9pm):Members receive a 10% discount on purchases at Field Museum restaurants. The Field Bistro is located on the North Side of Stanley Field Hall. For grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, visit the carts in the Siragusa Center on the Ground Floor.

Cash bar in Stanley Field Hall. No refunds for unused tickets. 5pm-9pm.

Please keep all food and drink in designated areas.

SHOP:Members receive a 10% discount on purchases at Field Museum Stores.

PHOTOGRAPHY:Any photography and video taken by The Field Museum staff during Members’ Nights may be used to promote the Museum.

Welcome Field LOYALTY Club! We are pleased to welcome our 20-year supporters of the Field to Members’ Nights. If you received a Field LOYALTY Club certificate, please stop by the Supporters’ Gallery in the Searle Lounge so we can honor your dedication in person with your Field LOYALTY Club lapel pin. Enjoy Members’ Nights.

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS AND SPONSORS: Abbott Hall of Conservation Restoring Earth is made possible through the generosity of Abbott. Additional support is provided by Bank of America.

The Ancient Americas is made possible by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

Before the Dinosaurs: Tracking the Reptiles of Pangaea is organized by The Field Museum.This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Bunky Echo-Hawk: Modern Warrior is organized by The Field Museum and co-curator Bunky Echo-Hawk.This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The Crown Family PlayLab is generously sponsored by the Crown family.

Evolving Planet is made possible by Kenneth and Anne Griffin. The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is the generous sponsor of Evolving Planet’s Genius Hall of Dinosaurs.

EY 3D Theater is sponsored by EY.

The Grainger Hall of Gems is generously sponsored by The Grainger Foundation.

The Machine Inside: Biomechanics was developed by The Field Museum, Chicago, in partnership with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Funded by The Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust. Lead Sponsor: ITW.

Opening the Vaults: Wonders of the 1893 World’s Fair was created by The Field Museum.Lead Sponsors: Allstate Insurance Company, Exelon, UL

The Ronald and Christina Gidwitz Hall of Birds is made possible by generous contributions from Ronald and Christina Gidwitz and the Grainger Digital Initiative.

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CROWN FAMILY PLAYLABExamine artifacts and specimens through hands-on activities in the Crown Family PlayLab. Explore the Illinois Woodland Diorama, Southwestern Pueblo, Scientists’ lab, Art Studio, Rhythm Section, and Dino Field Station. This 7,000-square-foot permanent facility is designed especially for children ages 2-6, with activities adaptable for children up to age 8. Open until 9pm, with last admission at 8pm.

1893 TOP HATS Stop by the Art Studio and decorate a festive topper like those visitors would have worn to the 1893 World’s Fair. Color, cut, and glue to make your top hat unique!

N.W. HARRIS LEARNING COLLECTIONYou could leave tonight with one of over 1,500 treasures! Wander through “the stacks” and explore a variety of mini-dioramas and hands-on kits designed to pique students’ curiosity about Earth’s natural and cultural diversity. Check out harris.fieldmuseum.org to see our full collection of items available for loan. Plus, get your picture taken with the largest item in the Learning Collection: “Norm” the T. rex skull!

MAMMALSLearn how specimens are cleaned and prepared for installation into our vast and diverse research collection; including a demonstration of the process of skinning and dissection. See the skeletal elements of various mammal species, both large and small!

Also learn how scientists are conducting research on the evolution and ecology of mammals, often aiding conservation efforts around the world.

BIOMIMICRY: NATURE’S INSPIRATIONS Join us at the East Entrance to find out what happens when youth get insider access to Field Museum science and are tasked with

communicating biological research to their peers. Come explore the teen-designed pop-up exhibit: Biomimicry: Nature’s Inspirations. This pop-up exhibit was inspired by The Machine Inside: Biomechanics. Learn how life sciences can help inform industrial innovations for a more sustainable future.

COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCE CENTER (CRC)Take an exclusive self-guided tour of our state of the art Collections and Resource Center. See extensive collections for reptiles and invertebrates and make sure you get your photo taken with a monstrous deep sea fish! The CRC will close at 9 pm. Strollers will not be allowed in the CRC. Enter this area from the Ground Level.

STROLLER STAGING AREADue to limited space in the CRC, we request that you leave your stroller in the staging area at the East Entrance before entering this area. This space will be staffed for the entire evening. Feel free to store your stroller here for your entire visit to alleviate crowding for yourself and others.

THE ROCK–OLOGY STOREExplorers both large and small will find plenty of treasures in this “rocking” store! What gem will you uncover? Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Open 5 pm-10 pm.

MENAGERIE IN GLASS: AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES REVEALED

Don’t miss this opportunity to peer eye to eye through glass jars at a number of the most unusual amphibians and reptiles (herps) on earth. See specimens of the World’s largest frog, the venomous Gila Monster, the Australian Crucifix Frog, the Reticulated Python and more. Gaze in awe at a lizard and a snake whose bones can be seen right through almost invisible muscles. Don’t forget to pick up our free limited edition reptile trading card.

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Access to the CRC is near the East Entrance of the Museum. Due to the limited capacity of the CRC, please leave your stroller at the secured stroller staging room at the East Entrance before entering this area. All behind–the–scene activities in the CRC will conclude at 9 pm.

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NATIVE AMERICAN CONSULTATION AND REPATRIATION

Have you ever thought that “specimens,” “objects,” and “art” in museums have ongoing importance to the people and communities from which they came? There are almost 600 federally recognized American Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations in the United States today. Many of them regularly consult with museums about how to store, interpret, and, in some cases, return material to their communities. Repatriation in the U.S. is a process, mandated by federal law, through which certain human remains and cultural objects are returned to affiliated tribes. How— and why—might this happen? Visit the Repatriation Program to learn about this process, to think about the decisions you might make if you worked in a museum, and to understand how the continued dialogue between indigenous people and museums make contemporary museums such dynamic spaces.

NEW ACQUISITIONS TO THE ANTHROPOLOGY COLLECTIONS Preparing new acquisitions for use in a museum collection is a complex and lengthy process. In the case of The Field Museum’s anthropological collections, it is also a rare opportunity to work with so many types of objects from all over the world. Come see some of the newest objects to arrive at the Museum, hear about the various ways they were acquired, and learn how staff members work to ensure the artifacts’ long-term preservation as well as their accessibility for research, education, and exhibition.

MALVINA HOFFMAN SCULPTURES The Malvina Hoffman sculpture in The Field Museum is a phenomenal collection artistically and historically. Hoffman was commissioned by the Field Museum for a permanent exhibition Hall of the Races of Mankind, which was a Museum feature during the Century of Progress World’s Fair in 1933-34. Many of her sculptures can still be seen on the mezzanine level of the Field Museum. After 80 years on open display, the figures are being cleaned and treated to restore lost patina. Come have a close look at some of her figures and production processes and the evolving concepts of race.

MOLA LISAS OF THE KUNA Encounter the culture and history of one of Panama’s best known indigenous groups: the Kuna people of the San Blas Islands. Learn about their world renowned textile appliqué work, the mola, and try your hand at identifying the imagery represented in examples from The Field Museum’s own collection. Discover what role the mola art form plays in Kuna society, both historically as well as in the context of modern day political and environmental issues that are threatening the Kuna people’s traditional way of life.

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Piranhas, and Wolf Eels and Sharks...oh my! Explore fish specimens and jaws from The Field Museum’s vast Fish Collection. See their diverse skulls, jaws, teeth and feeding strategies. For the adventurous, there will be shark jaws to pose with. Get your own digital image with these impressive toothy jaws and live to tell about it!

Images taken by Fishes staff and volunteers will be made available on The Field Museum’s Flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/fieldmuseum

LITTLE KNOWN BIODIVERSITY FROM AROUND THE WORLDInvertebrates represent the vast majority of biodiversity on earth. Yet most people know very little about these amazing creatures. Explore examples of rarely seen invertebrate species from Chicago’s own backyard and world, such as our 3 foot 4 inch, 356 pound giant clam.

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How much force can an egg withstand? It might be more than you expect! Help us out with this “eggsperiment” that puts concepts in our newest exhibition, The Machine Inside: Biomechanics, to the test. Then design your own structure to test using seemingly brittle objects.

MEET EMILY GRASLIE Meet Emily Graslie, The Field Museum’s Chief Curiosity Correspondent and host of the in-house educational series, The Brain Scoop! Emily will be visiting the various stations throughout the evening. Tweet at her (@ehmee) to get in touch and meet up!

MOBILE TOUR APP AND SOCIAL MEDIA Download our newest mobile tour app before your visit, and you’ll have even more adventures in the palm of your hand. Follow one of our themed tours, or create your own customized experience by selecting just the objects you want to see. The Field Museum App is available in the iTunes App Store and the Google Play Store. Share your ideas for future tours when you stop by the table on the Main Level, and enter for a chance to win an iPad Mini! Tweet and post your Members’ Night pics to Instagram with #FMMN. You’ll see your tweets live-streaming on screen in Stanley Field Hall!

3D SCANNING/3D PRINTING See The Field Museum’s 3D scanning and 3D printing in action.

WIN BLACKHAWKS TICKETS! Stop by the table in Stanley Field Hall and enter a drawing for your chance to win two (2) tickets to a 2014-2015 Blackhawks home game! Tickets must be redeemed for a mutually agreed upon non-premium game and

are subject to availability. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Employees, contractors, and volunteers of The Field Museum and employees of the Chicago Blackhawks are not eligible.

BECOME A PROUD SUPPORTER AND ADOPT A DINOSAUR

You receive a carrier crate for your very own dinosaur, a plush T.rex or Brachiosaurus, a fact sheet, your certificate of adoption, an official species tag, and a sticker! Your dino package also includes an invitation to the most exclusive engaging event at The Field Museum, Members’ Nights!

BIODIVERSITY SCAVENGER HUNTFeeling overwhelmed by your options at Members’ Night? Let a scavenger hunt be your guide! The Science and Education Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt will bring you to the best spots throughout Members’ Night. You can complete a hunt entirely behind–the–scenes or throughout the museum – it’s your choice! Grab a scavenger hunt in Stanley Field Hall. Remember to return your completed hunt to a station to claim your prize! 

SOFT DRINKS AND SPIRITS

Stop by the Cash Bar for water, soft drinks, wine and beer. Please note: No refunds will be given for unused tickets.

MAIN STORETake The Field Museum home with you! This award-winning store offers a wide range of gifts inspired by the Museum and its diverse collections. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Open 5 pm-10 pm.

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Tickets to the special exhibitions, Opening the Vaults: Wonders of the 1893 World’s Fair and The Machine Inside: Biomechanics are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are available at any admission desk.

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FIELD TRIP STOREFrom souvenirs of the Museum to one-of-a kind pieces by global artisans, we carry the gifts that help make your Field experience memorable. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Open 5 pm-10 pm.

FIELD BISTROEnjoy dinner at the Field Bistro open tonight from 5 pm-9 pm. Members receive 10% discount on all purchases.

BUNKY ECHO-HAWK: MODERN WARRIOR See what happens when artist, activist, and traditional Pawnee singer Bunky Echo-Hawk draws inspiration from historic Field Museum collections, from a richly painted ceremonial dress to traditional spoons carved from bison horn. Experience Echo-Hawk’s large-scale paintings, and see how an artist can fight as a modern-day warrior― striving for constructive change and keeping his Native culture alive and flourishing. 

PAWNEE EARTH LODGEExplore Native American life on the Great Plains. Examine objects from the buffalo hunt or gaze at the Pawnee night sky and enjoy stories of the stars. Discover how Pawnee life changed over time.

BEFORE THE DINOSAURS: TRACKING THE REPTILES OF PANGAEA

Journey across the globe with a Field Museum paleontologist and his teammates in search of what life was like before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. On this special expedition, see firsthand what it takes to find the perfect dig site and what supplies to pack—then start fossil hunting!

OPENING THE VAULTS: WONDERS OF THE 1893 WORLD’S FAIR

Luring millions to Chicago in 1893, the World’s Columbian Exposition was a glittering showcase of architecture, culture, technology, and peoples from around the world. Now, 120 years later, The Field Museum is opening its hidden collections to display incredible artifacts and specimens that will bring to life one of the most spectacular occasions in the Windy City’s history. Discover how the fair was the triumphant debut of The Field Museum, and how its legacy lives on.

WONDERS OF THE WORLD’S FAIR STOREMore wonders await! Wind up your visit to the past with a stop in our exhibition store, where you’ll find related books, gifts, jewelry, and more. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Open 5 pm-10 pm.

THE MACHINE INSIDE: BIOMECHANICSShrimp that can break through glass? Spider webs stronger than steel? See why every living thing is a machine built to survive, move, and discover, and explore how these marvels of natural engineering inspire us.

BIOMECHANICS STOREAfter visiting the exhibition, stop into the adjacent store! From jaw-snapping to wing-flapping (and everything in between), our merchandise will move you. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Open 5 pm-10 pm.

FIELD ASSOCIATESStop by The Field Associates table to learn how this group of young professionals engages the next generation of civic leaders in the important work of The Field Museum. Get information on our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities and find out how you can support the Museum and have fun doing it!

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UPPER LEVEL SUPPORTERS’ GALLERY IN THE SEARLE LOUNGE

Stop by the Searle Lounge (home of Sue’s head on the second floor) to learn what your support makes possible. Be sure to have your picture taken on the balcony, and enter to win a Field Adventurer membership. And, see what’s in store when you invest in the Annual Fund—a special gift awaits members who upgrade on the spot!

FIELD LOYALTY CLUBThe Field LOYALTY Club honors members and donors who have supported The Field for 20 or more consecutive years. If you received a Field LOYALTY Club certificate, please stop by the Supporters’ Gallery in the Searle Lounge so we can honor your dedication in person with your Field LOYALTY Club lapel pin.

CARING FOR 50 MILLION YEAR OLD MAMMALS At over 60,000 cataloged specimens (and growing!), Fossil Mammals is the largest fossil vertebrate collection at The Field Museum. With funding from the National Science Foundation, we are unpacking a large backlog of fossil mammals collected by a past curator from 50 million year old rocks in Wyoming. Come see these specimens as we open each field package. Learn what it takes to make a fossil vertebrate available to science as each one is unwrapped, identified, cataloged, padded, and moved into its new home in the Fossil Mammal Range.

DNA DISCOVERY CENTER/SCIENTIST Q&A SESSIONCome talk to real scientists about current genetic research taking place in the Pritzker Lab.

SUE STOREAn unforgettable store featuring an unforgettable dinosaur... and more! Shop a wide selection of Sue-related products for both kids and adults, plus dino-themed gifts galore. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Open 5 pm-10 pm.

EY 3D THEATERThe EY 3D Theater located in the Dino Zone on the upper level balcony will be showing GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D! Tickets are $5 each for members and can be purchased at the theater.

RESTORING EARTHDiscover how The Field Museum is leading the way in conservation by putting science into action in Abbott Hall of Conservation Restoring Earth.

EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

Come test out your local nature knowledge by playing family-friendly games about biodiversity and conservation issues. Learn about special natural areas you can explore in the Chicago area from Field Museum Conservation Ecologists and Educators, and find out how you can get involved in efforts to preserve our local wilderness.

CLIMATE CHANGE IN YOUR OWN BACKYARDLearn about how climate change is expected to affect people and nature in the Chicago Wilderness region and what you can do to help plants and animals adapt to these changes.

SCIENCE, OFF SCRIPT: TEENS TAKE THE FIELD!Follow some extremely cool teens through a hilariously frenetic, scientifically rigorous, totally creative 5-day summer film-making experience. Find out how teens talked a scientist into rapping, turned mummification into claymation, and had a Skype call with an ancient Egyptian. This ground-breaking Field Museum exhibition features original storyboards and props designed by youth, as well as real Museum artifacts and the ground-breaking scientific research that teens were allowed access to for their films.

RUATEPUPUKE II, MAORI MEETING HOUSEDiscover the world of the Maori people of New Zealand at Ruatepupuke. Visit an authentic Maori meeting house filled with intricate carvings of ancestors and beautiful woven story panels.

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THE FASCINATING WORLD OF FUNGI AND LICHENS: DECOMPOSERS, PARASITES, AND SYMBIONTSMushrooms, other fungi, and lichens can be found around the world doing amazing things. Some are nature’s recyclers, others are parasites, and many, along with lichen fungi, form beneficial partnerships with plants and other organisms. (Room 3614–3rd floor NE)

PLANT MOUNTINGThis ever-popular display and activity demonstrates our method of preparing plants for storage in our herbarium, preserving them for research by future generations of scientists.  Mount a small specimen yourself to take home! (Room 3614–3rd floor NE)

ANCIENT PLANTS OF MIDDLE EARTH The massive colonization of the land by plants

fundamentally altered the course of evolution of life on earth. Liverworts and hornworts, the earliest land plants, played an important role in this event. See the diversity of this remarkable group, as well as stunning diversity of algae, mosses and ferns. Many of the specimens you will see were collected at the very same New

Zealand locations where the 2012 movie The Hobbit was filmed. Also, help scientists discover and document plant biodiversity by becoming a citizen scientist!(Room 3610F–3rd floor NE)

WHAT’S IN ALL THESE CASES?See how almost 2.8 million plant specimens collected from all over the world are classified and stored in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art herbarium. Find out the applications of the herbarium to plant biodiversity studies, conservation, and the environment, as well as human welfare. (Enter between 3610F and 3611C–3rd NE)

MEDICINAL PLANTS FROM THE FIELD MUSEUMPlants are an important source of beneficial medicines. Digoxin (to treat congestive heart failure), taxol (to treat cancer), colchicines (to treat gouty arthritis), and many other medicines were derived from compounds found in plants. Learn how The Field Museum and its herbarium collections help the continuing effort in the discovery of new medicines from plants. (Room 3707–3rd Floor East/Central)

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Experience a bit of the life of the scientists in the field, including some of the plants and wildlife found while surveying the least-known areas of the Amazon.(Room 3634)

QUICK IDENTIFICATIONSee how scientists are using collections to make guides that you can take with you in the field, as well as on-line resources that you can use to identify species here at home and in remote tropical countries. (Room 3634)

QUALITY OF LIFE AND CONSERVATION IN THE ANDES-AMAZON How do you define, describe, and rate your Quality of Life? Come and experience the collaborative work between scientists, local communities, and professionals towards understanding and defining quality of life and working towards sustainable livelihoods in the Amazon region. (Room 3634)

MAPPING WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY Maps let us travel back in the past, understand the present, and give us a vision for the future. Discover how Field Museum scientists are using new mapping technologies and techniques to drive our conservation work and to help connect people with their environment. Examples include: GPS devices, video cameras mounted on airplanes, satellite imagery, 3-D elevation models, and using huge maps to engage the public. Meet some of our mapping experts and learn about the many ways mapping technology is central to research at The Field Museum. (Room 3901)

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ANCIENT MIDWEST The Field Museum researches and cares for some rather stunning archaeological collections from around the globe. This includes artifacts uncovered from important archaeological sites in the Midwest. From two thousand year old obsidian blades excavated in Ohio for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition to ancient pottery found in Cook County by Field Museum archaeologists, discover how collections closer to home continue to fascinate and inform us today about ancient peoples from the past. (Room 3805)

PROTECT, NOURISH,ENJOY: CO-CURATION OF COLLECTIONS WITH CHICAGO COMMUNITIESOur museum cares for cultural collections from places around the world that are today well represented in Chicago by large and active communities. One such remarkable heritage collection comes from the Philippines. We are now co-curating this outstanding collection with local Filipino-Americans. By doing so, we want to help change museum practice and world heritage management.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LAB: TECHNIQUES OF THE FUTURE TO INVESTIGATE TODAY

The Elemental Analysis Facility hosts a portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometer, a mass spectrometer, and two lasers to determine the chemical composition of ancient artifacts. Studies undertaken in this lab aim at addressing questions regarding the technological skills of the ancient craftsmen, the localization of the production sites, the sources of raw materials, and the circulation of finished objects, thus providing a better understanding of ancient civilizations.

THE MAKING OF A COLLECTION: REPRESENTING THE HERITAGE OF EARLY 21ST CENTURY CHICAGO

What objects represent your cultural and natural heritage? See and learn about selections from the growing contemporary Chicago Region collection and offer your suggestions of objects that speak to your concerns of wellness, ecological stewardship, community, or work.

THE PAST BENEATH OUR FEET Explore the foundations of The Field Museum and Grant Park’s museum campus, as well as our ties to Chicago history, industry, and community through objects left behind by our forebears. Examine archaeological materials from the early 20th century extracted from the very ground on which we now stand, and consider their ties to our own history as an institution and a city. Learn why objects that comprised the daily lives of our forebears were intentionally deposited on this site and how we can interpret these artifacts today to glean unique insight into our own past.

IT IS MADE FROM WHAT?Cultural objects are made from all types of materials to be useful, beautiful, and often inspirational. Come to Room 3805 see if you can guess what was used to create many of the collection objects in the Opening the Vaults: Wonders of the 1893 World’s Fair and Bunky Echo Hawk exhibits currently on the Main Level. (Room 3805)

WHAT’S IN A PAINT?We’ll grind some natural earth minerals to make pigment. Then mix it with binders used by peoples over the centuries—some you can find in your own kitchen. And yes, there will be brushes and paper so you can try different paint textures, densities, and pigment/binder ratios!(Room 3805)

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THE LIBRARY READING ROOMCome explore the library’s collections and see the many different kinds of materials we care for. Learn how books are constructed, make & take your own basic mini-book.

SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION – HANDS ON!Scientific illustrators draw specimens for scientists to show the important features more clearly than a photograph could, as well as reconstructing extinct animals and landscapes. Draw a fossil through the microscope, then trace your drawing in pen and ink and take home your own beautiful scientific illustration! (Room 3112)

FOSSIL LAGERSTÄTTENFragments of hard bones and shells are usually all that remains as living organisms become fossils. But then there are Lagerstätten, geologic formations that provide exceptionally well-preserved windows into paleoenvironments and often include rare and unusual fossils. Learn about these important fossil sites from around the world and their significance for paleontological research. We will display fossil jellyfish from Wisconsin, starfish from Germany, trilobites from Utah, and insects in amber from the Dominican Republic. Plus learn about Illinois’ own lagerstätten fossils from the Mazon Creek region including the state fossil, the Tully Monster. (Room 3112)

IMPACTS!For the first time the Robert A. Pritzker Center for Meteoritics and Polar Studies will show its collection of impaktites. An impaktite is a terrestrial rock that was dramatically transformed by the high-pressure shock-wave from the impact of an asteroid. The pressure

experienced by these rocks on Earth’s surface is more than 20,000 times the normal atmospheric pressure! Learn about the consequences of asteroid impacts on Earth. We will also display meteorites that experienced violent impacts on their parent planets. Come see these natural archives of cosmic collisions at the Robert A. Pritzker Center!

THE INSECTSInsects eclipse all other forms of life on this planet. The interactions of insects form the biological foundation of all ecosystems: we cannot survive without them. Come see beetles, ants, butterflies and other amazing insects from our collection.

IMAGING INSECTSMany collections benefit from digital imaging. Images can be used by researchers all over the world without risking damage to the physical specimen. Come watch a demonstration of current photographic techniques using beetles, millipedes, and ants.

INSECT ZOOHold a giant tarantula! See live Madagascar hissing cockroaches and local insects. And much more!

BIRD PREP LABCome visit the Bird Prep Lab. There will be various activities representing field research, study skin preparation, and birds for touching. From 5pm-7pm, come see our artist-in-residence, Peggy MacNamara. Be sure not to miss those live dermestid beetles!

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MEET THE DEVELOPMENT TEAMStop in and chat with the Exhibition Developers to give your input on some ‘still in-the-works’ exhibitions. We want to hear what you have to say!

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONSOur teams have been hard at work! Learn about the Museum’s upcoming exhibitions on topics including vodou, Madagascar, lichens, and Vikings.

TRAVELING EXHIBITIONSField Museum exhibitions travel the world. Find out where they’ve been, where they’re going, and what’s coming up next.

EXHIBITION PRODUCTION REPLICATION SHOPSee how sculptors use various techniques and materials to create casts and models which simulate the “real thing.”

EXPLORE THE DESIGN LOFTLearn about the design and production of museum exhibitions by touring one of the department’s primary creative spaces, the Design Loft. See graphic designs, architectural renderings, models, and early concepts for past and future exhibitions.

EXHIBITION PRODUCTION WOOD SHOPLook behind the scenes where we build exhibitions.

TEST DRIVE NEW MEDIA AND INTERACTIVES

Explore where we design and build hands-on elements for new exhibitions. You can get a sneak peek at media pieces still in the works and try out some prototypes to give us your feedback!

DON’T FORGET YOUR MEMBER DISCOUNT BENEFITS ON ACTIVITIES IN THE MUSEUM.

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Call 312.665.7300 or email birthdays@fieldmuseum.org

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Members receive a 10% discount on our kid’sBirthday Party Package!

SPECIAL DISCOUNT!Only valid on Members’ Nights: Receive 10% off a Harris Learning Collection Membership Package and take a piece of The Field Museum to your home or school!