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.

Christmas eve 2025--early closure

The Field Museum will close early on Wednesday, December 24 at 3pm (last entry at 2pm). The Museum will be closed on Thursday, December 25 and will reopen on Friday, December 26 with regular hours from 9am-5pm (last entry at 4pm).

Christmas closure 2025

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

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Staff Holiday Party--Early closure

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Museum will close early at 3:00pm, last admission at 2:00pm, in preparation for a special event.

Bears Game 12/14/2025

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, December 14 at 12:00pm.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/directions-parking">Parking</a>&nbsp;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.

Bears Game 11/9/2025

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, November 9 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.

Thanksgiving closure 2025

The Museum will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 27. We will re-open Friday, November 28 at 9am.

Bears Game 11/23/2025

Soldier Field is hosting a Chicago Bears game on Sunday, November 23 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.

6/15 Closure

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.

Members nights sitewide

On Wednesday, May 14, and Friday, May 16, the Museum will close at 4pm (last entry at 3pm) for our annual <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events/members-nights">Members' Nights</a>.&nbsp;

Members' Nights Early Closure Fri

On Friday, May 16, the Museum will close at 4pm (last entry at 3pm) for our annual <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events/members-nights">Members' Nights</a>.&nbsp;

Members' Nights Early Close Wed calendar

On Wednesday, May 14 the Museum will close at 4pm (last entry at 3pm) for our annual <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events/members-nights">Members' Nights</a>.&nbsp;

3/26 at capacity

Advanced reservations for IL Free Day tickets are at capacity for Wednesday, 3/26. A limited number of tickets may be available onsite day-of, but we suggest you plan to visit another time.

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