Chicago · Friday, October 23, 2026
Meet Jeanerpeton: The Amphibian Ancestor from Illinois
Meet Jeanerpeton: The Amphibian Ancestor from Illinois on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT at Field Museum (Museum). Best for: school-age.
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Come meet Jeanerpeton mazonensis , a newly named 309 million year old amphibian ancestor from the famous Mazon Creek fossil beds in Illinois. Visitors will also meet Cam So, PhD, a Field Museum Postdoctoral Research Fellow who will discuss this fossil's fascinating history and uncover what Jeanerpeton can tell us about the origins of modern amphibians.
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Venue hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 — check the official page for holiday changes.
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