Events 



Weekend Programs — July 



Each Saturday and Sunday you are invited to explore the world of natural history at Field Museum. Free tours, 

 demonstrations, and films related to ongoing exhibits at the Museum are designed for families and adults. Listed 

 below are only a few of the numerous activities each weekend. Check the Weekend Programs sheet upon arrival 

 for the complete schedule and program locations. These programs are partially supported by a grant from the 

 Illinois Arts Council. 



July 



12 11:30am. Ancient Egypt (tour). Explore the 

 traditions of ancient Egypt from everyday life to 

 myths and mummies. 



12:30pm. Museum Safari (tour). Seek out big 

 game from Africa and mummies from ancient Egypt 

 as you travel through Field Museum exhibits. 



19 12:00 noon. Continents Adriji (demonstration). 

 The concept of "moving" continents is illustrated 

 with enormous puzzle pieces. 



26 12:30pm. Museum Safari (tour). Seek out big 

 game from Africa and mummies from ancient Egypt 

 as you travel through Field Museum exhibits. 



Weekend Programs— August 



August 



2 11:30am. Ancient Egypt (tour). Explore the tradi- 

 tions of ancient Egypt from everyday life to myths 

 and mummies. 



3 12:30pm. Treasures from the Totem Forest (tour). 

 A walk through Museum exhibits introduces the 

 Indians of southeast Alaska and British Columbia, 

 their totem poles and masks. 



9 12:30pm. Museum Safari (tour). Seek out big 

 game from Africa and mummies from ancient Egypt 

 as you travel through Field Museum exhibits. 



10 12:00 noon. Life in Ancient Egypt (tour). Focus 

 on the objects and practices which illustrate ancient 

 life in the Nile Valley. 



17 2:00pm. Traditional China (tour). Examine the 

 imagery, history and lifestyles represented by 

 Chinese jades and other masterworks. 



23 12:30pm. Museum Safari (tour). Seek out big 

 game from Africa and mummies from ancient Egypt 

 as you travel through Field Museum exhibits. 



24 2:00pm. Chinese Ceramic Traditions (tour) . 

 Explore 6,000 years of Chinese ceramic art. 



These public programs are free with museum admis- 

 sion and tickets are not required. 



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