Week of Events
Public Tours
Take a deeper look into our science studios with a member of our education staff. Join us for a rotation of 30-minute tours showcasing our Artifacts, Rethink Extinct and Biodiversity Science Studios. Day Available: Weekly on Fridays Times Available: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Ages: All...
Collections Live! Geology with Joe
Collections Live! Geology with Joe
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a museum? Museums take care of ‘collections’ – but what does that mean? Collections Live! is a new initiative to turn the Museum ‘inside-out’. Previously backstage activities will be taking place in public spaces – check out what goes...
Annual William C. Vaughan Memorial Lecture
Annual William C. Vaughan Memorial Lecture
Why is a bird red and not blue? Have plumage colors and color vision co-evolved in birds? Join us for the 29th Annual William C. Vaughan Memorial Lecture with speaker Trevor Price, University of Chicago Department of Ecology and Evolution. The lecture will focus on the evolution of color vision...
Indigenous Attractions at the Museum
Indigenous Attractions at the Museum
Local retail shop Indigenous Attractions will be joining us Saturdays throughout November, as part of our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth celebration! Stop by to learn about Indigenous culture and get a head start on your holiday shopping by ethically supporting Indigenous craftsmanship. Some one-of-a-kind crafts made by the Indigenous community will be available for purchase! Indigenous...