By Ed Lowe
Senior Writer
Chicagoans will have a unique opportunity on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 2-4, when they will be able to get a tour behind the scenes at the Field Museum between 5 and 10 p.m.
For the past half century, members of the Museum have been able to "go backstage" to areas of the Museum where exhibits are prepared and research is conducted. Now, for the first time, non-members will have the ability to join in the adventure. In the non-public areas in the Museum one can watch scientists at work, view rarely seen sea creatures and witness an actual taxidermy in progress. Drawers filled with some of the most beautiful and rare insects will be opened for inspection. And scientists who research medicinal plants will talk about the potential of those plants which could be developed into cures for deadly diseases.
There are a few special activities as well. An interactive exhibit titled "Sharks: More Than Just Jaws" will be presented, along with one called "Indiana Jones: Scientist or Grave Robber," in which the visitor can take a realistic view of the work being done by real archaeologists.
The event is free for Museum members and $20 for non-members ($10 for children). Tickets are available at the door and no advance registration is required. For more information, call the Museum at (312) 922-9410. |
