Get to know the plants and animals that you'll see in Chicago in the springtime.

Today, 50 of Hoffman’s sculptures are back on display—with a new narrative—in Looking at Ourselves: Rethinking the Sculptures ...

The Museum will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Thursday, December 25. We will re-open Friday, December 26 at 9am.

In the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet, get to know the many creatures that have roamed the earth throughout history, from ...

The PlayLab offers families a rotating set of programs throughout the year, including seasonal camps, monthly Itty Bitty ...

In Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories, you are invited to connect with diverse Native stories and the individuals who ...

Whether you’re touring the wild and exciting underground insect world or examining soil samples as a scientist, Underground Adventure shows how important this ubiquitous organic material is to human ...

The hall opened in 1983 with 300 plants—representing nearly a third of all plant families—on display in its grand wooden display cases. A stroll through Plants of the World is an introduction to the ...

After scientists discover fossils out in the field, they carefully package the fossils at the site for their journey back to the Fossil Prep Lab. Then, a team of preparators and volunteers begin ...

Look beyond the mounted specimens to learn more about birds from North America and around the world.

Examine the intricate design of a Qing Dynasty emperor’s silk robe. Get lost in the bustle of a busy festival in late Ming ...

Mosses are part of a family of plants called bryophytes. These are some of the most basic plants, and they don’t have true stems, leaves, roots, or seeds. Their simple anatomy allows them to take in ...