As part of their Field Museum Free Days, there are 52 days a year when basic admission is free – including three free days this month — March 2, 3 and 8, 2010. So come on down to the Field Museum at 1400 South Lake Shore Drive – Chicago, IL for free admission (regular price is $15/adults and $10/kids so this is a BIG savings!). The Field Museum was originally founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, which form the core of the Museum’s collections. The Museum’s exhibition, research and education programs are reknown and include a world-class natural history library of more than 250,000 volumes.
The Field Museum offers a variety of exhibitions, click below for more info on…
- Permanent Exhibits (including Africa, Animal Biology, The Ancient Americas, The Hall of Jades, etc.)
- Temporary Exhibits (including The Nature of Diamonds, Sacred Waters, Real Pirates, Vision, etc.)
- Online Exhibits (Ancient Americas, Evolving Planet, etc.)
Contact:
312-922-9410
http://www.fieldmuseum.org
The Nature of Diamonds
From its geological origins to its place in art, history and literature, no other gem has captured the world’s imagination quite like diamonds. Born from billions of years of crushing force, diamonds have served as both an emblem of romance and strength. Examine the unique properties of diamonds and explore the gem in its natural state as you journey along from mine to dealer.
Grainger Hall of Gems
Explore the natural beauty of Earth’s gems and witness their magical transformation from rough specimens, to stunning stones, to spectacular jewelry in The Field Museum’s newly renovated Grainger Hall of Gems. Exquisite rare jewels and gold objects from around the world, as well as never-before-seen creations from top designers, await you in the most comprehensive exhibition of its kind between the east and west coasts.
