Bike the Drive 2025

<p>On Sunday, August 31, Lake Shore Drive will be closed for <a href="https://bikethedrive.org/">Bike the Drive</a> from <span>Bryn Mawr Ave. to 57th St., from 6am to around noon, </span>impacting access to Museum Campus. Please consider taking public transportation or biking!</p>


Early closure--Staff summer party--sitewide

<p>On Thursday, August 14, the Museum will close early at 3:00pm (last entry 2:00pm), 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 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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Chicago Marathon 2025

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<p>On Sunday, October 12, street closures&nbsp;for the Chicago Marathon&nbsp;will impact&nbsp;traffic around the Museum Campus. Allow extra time when traveling and consider taking public transportation.</p>
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Lollapalooza

<p>Road closures for <a href="https://www.lollapalooza.com/">Lollapalooza</a> will disrupt traffic around Museum Campus through August 4. Please allow extra time if driving and consider taking public transportation.</p>


6/15 Closure

<p dir="auto">On Sunday, 6/15, the Museum will be closed for a special event. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you'll be able to visit us on another day.</p>


Amphs & Repts

Amphibians & Reptiles - Loans and Collection Visits

<p dir="auto">Amphibians and Reptiles Collections have a loan moratorium in May and June. Please contact us again in July.&nbsp;</p>


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