Chicago · Wednesday, October 14, 2026

National Fossil Day

Name: National Fossil Day
Start: 2026-10-14T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-14T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Field Museum

National Fossil Day on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT at Field Museum (Museum). Cost: Free. Best for: school-age.

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When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT
Venue: Field Museum
City: Chicago
Category: Museum
Cost: Free
Age bands: school-age
Event page: www.fieldmuseum.org/events/national-fossil-day

Join us at our annual paleontology event celebrating all things fossils! See rarely displayed specimens from the collections, meet scientists, and take part in hands-on activities exploring prehistoric life on Earth. The Field Museum is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents.

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