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AdultTrips
Field Museum
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
e Field Museum is a natural history museum in
Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in
the world. Special exhibit: Ancient Mediterranean
Cultures in Contact What happens when cultures
collide and people are able to trade, interact, and
influence each other like never before? Showcasing
more than 100 objects from e Field Museum
collections, Ancient Mediterranean includes
Etruscan gold jewelry, a mummy from Egypt, and
a bronze bathtub from Pompeii. Transportation
and ticket included. Lunch on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
Shedd Aquarium
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Shedd Aquarium combines the best of early 20th-
century age of aquariums with a diverse, global
animal collection surrounded by eye-popping
architecture with 21st century advances in animal
care, environments and interpretation. Excellence
and innovation are Shedd traditions. Explore the
fabulous underwater world at the Shedd Aquarium
as we discover different aquatic habitats and species
without getting wet! Transportation and ticket
included. Lunch is on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
Robie House
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House is both a
masterpiece of the Prairie style and an icon of
modern architecture. Trained interpreters offer
insights into amazing contemporary spaces
designed by Wright over a hundred years ago.
Visitors can explore the home while witnessing the
current restoration which is returning the building
to its original splendor. Transportation and a
guided tour included. Lunch is on your
own.
Min 8/Max 13
Peggy Notebaert
Nature Museum
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a nature
museum located in Chicago, Illinois. e museum
focuses on the natural history of the Chicago
region and is known for its live butterfly house.
Transportation and ticket included. Lunch
is on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
Medieval Times
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Join us during the day for some "knight"time fun as
we experience Medieval Times dinner and show-
Chivalry, Rivalry and Revelry! Knights, horses,
falconry and jousting with all the color and action
of medieval Spain. Transportation, admission
and lunch included.
Min 10/Max 26
Program Ages Day(s) & Date(s) Time(s) Location Activity # AA*/Res/NR
JANUARY TRIPS
Field Museum 50 + Tu, Jan 9 9:00A - 3:00P Off Site Facility 161813-01 $25/30/35
Shedd Aquarium 50 + Tu, Jan 23 9:00A - 3:00P Off Site Facility 161800-01 FREE/25/30
FEBRUARY TRIPS
Robie House 50 + Th, Feb 1 9:00A - 3:00P Off Site Facility 161807-01 $35/40/45
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 50 + Tu, Feb 6 9:00A - 3:30P Off Site Facility 161809-01 $27/32/37
DuSable African American Museum 50 + Tu, Feb 20 9:00A - 3:00P Off Site Facility 161808-01 FREE/20/25
Medieval Times 50 + W, Feb 28 9:00A - 4:00P Off Site Facility 161890-01 $52/57/62
January TRIPS FEBRUARY TRIPS
Dusable Museum of
African-American History
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
This museum is dedicated to the study and
conservation of African-American history, culture,
and art. Founded by Dr. Margaret Taylor-
Burroughs in 1961, along with her husband
Charles Burroughs, Gerard Lew, Eugene Feldman,
and others, this museum was established to
celebrate black culture at a time overlooked by
most museums and academic establishments.
Transportation and admission included. Lunch is
on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
MARCH TRIPS
Adler Planetarium
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Join us in exploring the many permanent exhibits
at this historic planetarium and research center.
Opened in 1930, the Adler Museum is America's
first planetarium. The 60,000 square foot Sky
Pavilion features four exhibition galleries,
including the historic Atwood Sphere. Enjoy lunch
and the Chicago Skyline at the Cafe Galileo.
Transportation and ticket included. Lunch is on
your own.
Min 8/Max 13
Chicago Flower and Garden
Show Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
The tradition of the Chicago Flower &
Garden Show can be traced back to 1847 when it
was created as an exhibit of prized fruits and
flowers. Today, it is all about inspiring,
educating and motivating the next generation of
gardeners with fun ideas for any garden space. The
2018 show theme is Flower Tales, every garden has
a story to tell. Transportation and admission
included. Lunch is on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
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