Parking alert 8/27-8/28

On Thursday, Aug 27 and Friday, Aug 28, 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;

Parking alert 8/21-8/22 

On Friday, Aug 21 and Saturday, Aug 22, events on the Museum Campus will affect traffic and <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/directions-parking">parking</a>. Please allow extra time or consider taking public transportation.&nbsp;

Parking alert 8/8

On Saturday, August 8, events on the Museum Campus will affect traffic and <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/directions-parking">parking</a>. Please allow extra time or consider taking public transportation.&nbsp;

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.

Gala early closure

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 7/25 calendar

On Saturday, July 25, events on the Museum Campus will affect traffic and <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/directions-parking">parking</a>. Please allow extra time or consider taking public transportation.&nbsp;

extended hours  07/31

extended hours  07/26

extended hours  07/24

extended hours  07/17

Summer party early closure--Hours override

On Wednesday, August 12, the Museum will close early at 3:00pm (last entry 2:00pm).

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.

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