Mexican Independence Day traffic alert

<p dir="auto">From Saturday, September 13, through Monday, September 15, traffic around Museum Campus will be affected by events in the area. Please allow extra time and consider taking public transportation. Parking may be limited and rates are subject to event pricing.</p>


Chicago Marathon 2025

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<p>On Sunday, October 12, street closures&nbsp;for the <a href="https://www.chicagomarathon.com/runners/course-amenities/street-closure-notification/">Chicago Marathon</a>&nbsp;will impact&nbsp;traffic around the Museum Campus. Allow extra time when traveling and consider taking public transportation.</p>
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Gala early closure

<p>On Saturday, October 18, the Museum will close early at 3pm, with last admission at 2pm, in preparation for a special event.</p>


Bears Game 9/8/25

<p>Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Monday, September 8 at 7:15pm. <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/directions-parking">Parking</a> will be limited. Please allow extra time when traveling to the Museum Campus, and consider taking public transportation.</p>


Staff Wellness Closure 2025

<p dir="auto">The Field Museum will be closed on Thursday, October 9, 2025 for a Staff Wellness Day. We are encouraging our staff to take the time to focus on their own well-being with activities that refresh and rejuvenate them.</p>

<p dir="auto">The Museum will re-open to the public for regular hours on October 10.</p>


Bears Game 10/19/2025

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<p dir="auto">Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, October 19 at 12:00pm. <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/directions-parking">Parking</a> will not be available at Soldier Field, and there will be increased traffic around the museum. Public transportation is highly recommended. Parking is available off Museum Campus at McCormick Place or Millenium Park garages.</p>
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Bears game 08/17/2025 

<p>Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, August 17 at 7:00pm. Parking may be limited. Please allow extra time when traveling to the Museum Campus, and consider taking public transportation.</p>


Bears game 08/10/2025

<p>Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, August 10 at 12pm. Parking will be limited. Please allow extra time when traveling to the Museum Campus, and consider taking public transportation.</p>


Bears Game 9/21/25

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<p dir="auto">Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, September 21 at 3:25pm. <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/directions-parking">Parking</a> will not be available at Soldier Field, and there will be increased traffic around the museum. Public transportation is highly recommended. Parking is available off Museum Campus at McCormick Place or Millenium Park garages.</p>
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