onsite or virtual

Field Trips

With 14 acres of exhibits - as well as Giant Dome Theater films and hands-on Learning Labs - the Museum provides a wealth of onsite and virtual learning opportunities.

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Giant Dome Film Library

Customize your field trip with a film that complements your classroom curriculum.

In addition to the Giant Dome Theater films currently showing, teachers can select a film from our library and schedule a special showing for their students. (Subject to availability.) Screenings of library films require a minimum of 50 students.

Giant Dome Theater films are not included in Museum Entry and require an additional, timed-entry ticket. To book your field trip including a film, complete the Field Trip Reservation Form or call (773) 684-1414 at least 14 days prior to your field trip.

ALL FILMS APPROX. 25 MINUTES

Library films

Amazon Adventure

Plunge into a wild world of breathtaking beauty and captivating animal behavior in the Amazon rainforest.

See the Amazon Adventure Educator Guide

Journey to Space

Take a visually stunning journey into the future of NASA space exploration.

See the Journey to Space Educator Guide

Oceans: Our Blue Planet

Discover the oceans' most astonishing creatures.

See the Oceans: Our Blue Planet Educator Guide

Tornado Alley

Join storm chasers attempting to gather data on tornadoes... up close.

See the Tornado Alley Educator Guide

The Story of Earth

Meet a remarkable planet unlike any other. Yours.

See The Story of Earth Educator Guide

Wings Over Water

Meet three amazing bird species who depend on America's wetlands for their survival.

See the Wings Over Water Educator Guide

Worlds Beyond Earth

Venture through our cosmic neighborhood.

See the Worlds Beyond Earth Educator Guide