The Aztec World October 26, 2008—April 19, 2009 Explore the grandeur and complexity of one of the world's great civilizations. Within the span of 200 years, the Aztecs went from a nomadic group to one of the most powerful and influential societies ever, leaving behind a legacy that lives on today. Now, find out how an empire that began in the middle of a lake went on to become the center of the world.... more information Kraft Story Time Saturdays and Sundays in November Take a seat in the Crown Family PlayLab, hear a story, and make an art project to take home, ...more Scientists at The Field Saturday, November 15, 2008 Meet a Field Museum scientist and see rarely displayed specimens from our Mesoamerican collections. ...more Creating Codices Saturday, November 15, 2008 Gain a further understanding of Aztec culture though their writings. Look at the meaning of differe ...more This Weekend at The Field Museum Weekend of November 14 - 16, 2008 Cheyenne Visions Celebrate the artistic vibrancy of Cheyenne history and present-day culture through beautiful color ...more Evolving Planet Evolving Planet takes visitors on an awe-inspiring journey through 4 billion years of ...more McDonald's Fossil Preparation Laboratory Daily Watch technicians chisel delicate fossils from layers of rock as you glimpse the scientific work tha ...more Interpretive Station Activities Weekends Stop by an interpretive station for hand-on activities throughout the Museum. Find out what your nam ...more Ancient Egypt Tour Weekends Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Learn about mummies, hieroglyphs, daily customs and the impor ...more Regenstein Laboratory Get a behind the scenes glimpse at artifact conservators at work in this exciting new space. You’ll ...more Northwest Coast Indians and Arctic Peoples Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays 11:30 a.m. Discover a spectacular array of artifacts depicting two North American neighboring environments and ...more SUE Weekends Museum docents will answer questions and share their in-depth knowledge, facts and figures. ...more Pawnee Earth Lodge Weekdays, 1 p.m. Weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Examine touchable objects and learn about traditional Native American Pawnee culture, culture change ...more Maori Meeting House Tour Weekdays, 10 am - 3 pm Weekends, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit this authentic and stunning house and learn about its cultural significance and use. ...more Museum Highlight Tours Saturday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided tour of some of the Museum's most popular, famous and unique exhibitions. Hear the st ...more The Ancient Americas Step into the windswept world of Ice-Age mammoth hunters. Walk through a replica of an 800-year-old ...more Travels of the Crow: Journey of an Indian Nation How did the Crow people become hunters, warriors, and nomads? Though settled farmers long ago, the ...more Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters May 23, 2008—January 4, 2009 From earthquakes and volcanoes to hurricanes and tornadoes, nature’s forces have shaped our dynamic planet. Throughout history, these catastrophic phenomena have affected people around the world. Now, uncover the causes of these natural disasters and find out how people cope and adapt in the aftermath. Discover what triggers a volcanic eruption, witness the power of hurricane-force winds, experien... more information Wetlands Table NEW! Debuts May 24, 2008 Learn through a 3D model how pollution can affect delicate wetlands and what you can do to help prev ...more Kraft Story Time Saturdays and Sundays in September Take a seat in the Crown Family PlayLab, hear a story, and make an art project to take home, all in ...more This Weekend at The Field Museum Weekend of November 14 - 16, 2008 Creating Codices Saturday, November 15, 2008 Gain a further understanding of Aztec culture though their writings. Look at the meaning of differe ...more In The Land of the Headhunters Symposium November 16, 2008 View the Edward Curtis 1914 film In the Land of the Headhunters and hear from film historian ...more Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters May 23, 2008—January 4, 2009 From earthquakes and volcanoes to hurricanes and tornadoes, nature’s forces have shaped our dynamic planet. Throughout history, these catastrophic phenomena have affected people around the world. Now, uncover the causes of these natural disasters and find out how people cope and adapt in the aftermath. Discover what triggers a volcanic eruption, witness the power of hurricane-force winds, experien... more information Tsunamis on American Shores Saturday, December 6, 2008 Hear about the largest tsunami wave on record as Tom Skilling takes you on an adventure through Ala ...more