Related Exhibitions

If you've enjoyed following along with Dr. Moreau's expedition and would like to learn more about ants, habitat conservation, and how diet and environment affect the evolution of different species, consider planning a visit to some of the following exhibitions at The Field Museum.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

The Machine Inside: Biomechanics
Imagine if your jaws could crush over 8,000 pounds in one bite, your ears could act as air conditioners, and your legs could leap the length of a football field in a single bound. From the inside out, every living thing—including ants—is a machine built to survive, move, and discover.  

Insects: 105 Years of Collecting
The Field Museum's entomologists have accumulated one of the largest collections of insects in the Western Hemisphere. The Museum's collection is expanding constantly through field work, purchases, and donations. Some of the most remarkable specimens—along with fascinating collectors' stories—are presented in the Small Treasures Gallery. Come and see giant beetles and butterflies, 40 million-year-old insects in amber, and other wonders.

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Underground Adventure
Enter a whole new world—the soil beneath your feet. Find out how life underground sustains the life above it, and why it matters to us. Soil is a rich habitat for many amazing creatures, including ants and more. Take a moment to view the exhibition website, where you can enjoy a virtual tour of the exhibit, try soil exploration activities with your children, and find out what it feels like to be a half-inch tall by "transmogrifying!"

DNA Discovery Center
Discover what DNA is, how it works, and what it can tell us about all life on Earth—including ourselves. At the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice DNA Discovery Center, you can experience the Field Museum's Pritzker Laboratory, a working state-of-the-art DNA research facility where dozens of scientists are currently analyzing the DNA of thousands of different species—from the fungi of Antarctica to the ants of Australia. 

Evolving Planet
How did life on Earth evolve? Explore the awe-inspiring process—and the science that reveals it—in a spectacular journey through four billion years of life on Earth. Unique fossils, animated videos, hands-on interactive displays, and recreated sea- and landscapes help tell the compelling story of our evolving planet. 

Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring Earth
Discover how The Field Museum is leading the way in conservation when you explore the Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring Earth exhibition. Field Museum scientists are providing the tools to conserve wilderness and protect Earth’s biodiversity, all while improving local livelihoods and fostering human connections with nature. Join in the adventure when you journey to the depths of lush Peruvian forests and come across rare and remarkable living treasures. Travel with scientists by boat and helicopter to remote locations as they protect huge tracts of wilderness. See how Field Museum scientists and volunteers are teaming up to restore the Chicago region’s native habitats, and learn what you can do to get involved.