The collections of The Field Museum consist of the anthropological and biological items of more than 20 million specimens. The Library of the museum consists of a valuable collection of more than 2, 50,000 volumes used extensively to aid and assist in the educational and research program. Exhibits, artifacts, lectures, museum overnights and audio-visual materials form an integral part of the museums educational program.
The exhibits at The Field Museum in Chicago are many and varied. Some of the permanent exhibits displaying animals, plants and ecosystem and culture are:
- Exhibit on Africa: It provides for an insight into the cultures and lifestyle of Africa and the natives of the continent.
- Mammals of Africa: This is a wonderful display of all kinds of mammals from the continent and their origin, way of living and other relevant information.
- Bird Habitat: Everything about the birds, their lifestyle, peacocks, penguins and all popular varieties of birds seen around, it covers them extensively.
- Ancient Egypt: The ancient Egypt and all the mysteries surrounding it during the period are unraveled.
- Webber Gallery: Provides for an exhaustive discussion on contemporary American way of living and their cultures.
- The Halls of the Ancient Americas: Exhibiting artifacts the Maya, the Inca and other parts of the Americas, it provides an in-depth account of American culture and lifestyle from the ancient times.
- Pacific Spirits: It looks into the people, culture, lifestyle, religious beliefs of the pacific peoples.
- Grainger Gallery: This is a collection of exquisite museum treasures.
- Hall of Jades: Wonderful creations of gemstones, artistic designs and beautiful looks symbolize this exhibit at the museum.
In addition to, a number of other permanent, temporary and online exhibits form part of The Field Museum in Chicago. Sue on the Web, Underground Adventures, Lions of Tsavo, Butterfly WebSite is the popular online exhibits. The museum also provides for a good number of educational tours and programs for students, researchers and teachers.
One of the more renowned museums, it offers various categories of memberships for individual, family, student and senior citizen with various membership fees in the range of $40 and above for a year. The membership remains open throughout the year and facilities vary, depending upon the respective class of membership. The usual hours during which it remains open are from 9 in the morning to 5 in the evening with last admission being allowed till 4 p.m.
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