Harris closure

N.W. Harris Learning Collection

The Harris Learning Collection is closed for space renovations and an operating system change. We will not be accepting any external reservations from&nbsp;Wednesday, July 29, to Tuesday, November 3.&nbsp;

Gala early closure 10/17

On Saturday, October 17, the Museum will close early at 3pm, with last admission at 2pm, in preparation for a special event. Last admission to Pokémon Fossil Museum will be at 2:15pm.

Parking alert 9/3 & 9/4

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On Thursday, Sept 3 and Friday, Sept 4,&nbsp;events on the Museum Campus will affect traffic and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/directions-parking">parking</a>. Please allow extra time or consider taking public transportation.&nbsp;
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Bears game 01/04

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, Jan 3 at 3:25pm. Parking on the Museum Campus will not be available to Museum visitors. Public transportation is highly recommended. <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/">Parking</a> is available at the McCormick Place or Millennium Park garages off Museum Campus.

Bears game 12/06

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, Dec 6 at 12:00pm. Parking on the Museum Campus will not be available to Museum visitors. Public transportation is highly recommended. <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/">Parking</a> is available at the McCormick Place or Millennium Park garages off Museum Campus.

Bears game 11/22

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, Nov 22 at 12:00pm. Parking on the Museum Campus will not be available to Museum visitors. Public transportation is highly recommended. <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/">Parking</a> is available at the McCormick Place or Millennium Park garages off Museum Campus.

Bears game 11/08

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, Nov 8 at 7:20pm. Parking on the Museum Campus will not be available to Museum visitors. Public transportation is highly recommended. <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/">Parking</a> is available at the McCormick Place or Millennium Park garages off Museum Campus.

Bears game 10/22

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Thursday, Oct 22 at 7:15pm. Parking on the Museum Campus will not be available to Museum visitors. Public transportation is highly recommended. <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/">Parking</a> is available at the McCormick Place or Millennium Park garages off Museum Campus.

Bears Game 10/4

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, Oct 4 at 12:00pm. Parking on the Museum Campus will not be available to Museum visitors. Public transportation is highly recommended. <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/">Parking</a> is available at the McCormick Place or Millennium Park garages off Museum Campus.

Bears Game 9/28

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Monday, Sept 28 at 7:15 pm. Parking on the Museum Campus will not be available to Museum visitors. Public transportation is highly recommended. <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/">Parking</a> is available at the McCormick Place or Millennium Park garages off Museum Campus.

Bears Game 9/20

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, Sept 20 at 12:00 pm. Parking on the Museum Campus will not be available to Museum visitors. Public transportation is highly recommended. <a href="https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/">Parking</a> is available at the McCormick Place or Millennium Park garages off Museum Campus.

extended hours  09/07

extended hours  09/06

extended hours  09/04

Staff Holiday Party--Early closure

The Museum will close early on Wednesday, December 16, at 3:00pm (last admission at 2:00pm). Last admission to Pokémon Fossil Museum will be at 2:15pm.

Staff Wellness Closure

The Field Museum will be closed on Thursday, October 8, 2026 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.

The Museum will re-open to the public for regular hours on October 9 at 9am.

Christmas closure 2026

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

Thanksgiving closure 2026

The Museum will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26. We will re-open Friday, November 27 at 9am.

Christmas eve 2026--early closure

The Field Museum will close early on Thursday, December 24 at 3pm (last entry at 2pm). Last admission to Pokémon Fossil Museum will be at 2:15pm.

Amphs & Repts

Amphibians & Reptiles - Loans and Collection Visits

Amphibians and Reptiles Collections have a loan moratorium until January 2026. Please contact us again on/after February 1, 2026.

Explore cultures present and past, find the latest scientific discoveries, and travel the world right here in Chicago.

Anfibios y Reptiles de la Reserva de la Biosfera de Marismas Nacionales

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