Mosses are part of a family of plants called bryophytes. These are some of the most basic plants, and they don’t have true stems, leaves, roots, or seeds. Their simple anatomy allows them to take in ...

Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium opened in 1930, joining the Field on Chicago’s lakefront south of Grant Park. In 1998, ...

In the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet, get to know the many creatures that have roamed the earth throughout history, from ...

Today, 50 of Hoffman’s sculptures are back on display—with a new narrative—in Looking at Ourselves: Rethinking the Sculptures ...

Get to know the plants and animals that you'll see in Chicago in the springtime.

Located within the Regenstein Halls, the Regenstein Conservation Laboratory is a 1,600-square-foot conservation and ...

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

Examine the intricate design of a Qing Dynasty emperor’s silk robe. Get lost in the bustle of a busy festival in late Ming ...

Robert R. McCormick Halls of the Ancient Americas is a journey through 13,000 years of human ingenuity and achievement in the ...

Citizens of the Pawnee Nation in Oklahoma served as advisors in creating this Earth Lodge when it originally opened in 1977.

The PlayLab offers families a rotating set of programs throughout the year, including seasonal camps, monthly Itty Bitty ...

In Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories, you are invited to connect with diverse Native stories and the individuals who ...