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Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery at Field Museum in Chicago

April 25, 2023 - August 27, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Photo Credit: Field Museum

Location

Field Museum

1400 S. Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60605

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Description

Explore perspectives of death and life through science, art and culture. You'll see a life-sized ofrenda made by Norma Rios-Sierra, see interactive multimedia art and soundscapes and more.

Event cost: $16/member exhibit adult, $12/member exhibit child

Event times: Now-Aug. 27, 2023

Additional Information

Website: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/death-lifes-greatest-mystery

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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