Aztec World At The Field Museum

WHAT:
The Field Museum has assembled nearly 300 spectacular artifacts from museums across Mexico and the United States for a once-in-a-lifetime exclusive exhibition that will not travel to any other destination. Many of these treasures will be displayed outside Mexico for the first time, giving a rare perspective of Aztec art, science, trade, cosmology, and religious ritual. Come to the Field and check out the Aztec World along with the many other collections this museum houses.

WHERE:
The Field Museum in Chicago

WHEN:
The Aztec World collection will be on display from now- April 19th. The Field Museum is open on a regular basis. Regular hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Last admission is at 4 p.m. Open every day except Christmas.

COST:
Please visit http://www.fieldmuseum.org/plan_visit/admission.htm for specific pricing information.

NEED MORE INFO:
Visit http://www.fieldmuseum.org/index2.html

Explore DuPage Children’s Museum

WHAT:
DuPage Children's Museum has three floors--each one special in its own way. Each floor is packed with exciting ways to explore art, math, science and how they work together in the world. There are also three Young Explorers Neighborhoods (adjacent to our other exhibits) designed for children up to 24 months.

WHERE:
301 N. Washington StreetNaperville, IL 60540

WHEN:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m 9 a.m. to 5 p.m 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9 a.m. to 8 p.m 9 a.m. to 5 p.m 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Noon to 5 p.m.

* The Children’s Museum is open year round, but check out the calendar for specific programs and events: www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/WebCalendar

COST:
General Admission: $7.50 per person (ages 1 to 59)
Seniors: $6.50 per person (ages 60 plus)
Members are always FREE!

NEED MORE INFO:
Visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org or call (630) 637-8000

Brookfield Zoo + World Animal Day + Sharks!

WHAT: The Zoo is open year round, but this is the last weekend to get hands-on with the rays. Sharks! at Stingray Bay, features a 16,000 gallon saltwater tank and surrounding tropical paradise. Imagine touching cownose rays and southern stingrays as they glide beneath your fingertips. It's a safe, fun adventure for the whole family.

Celebrate World Animal Day with an entire day devoted to the celebration, education, and observation of animals. Join the animals at Brookfield Zoo for a fun-filled day of activities for the whole family including:
- National Geographic Photographer teaching with Fisher-Price Kid-Tough® Digital Cameras
- Screenings of Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies
- Music and Movement Classes
- Crafts and More!

WHERE: Sharks! is inside Stingray Bay and World Animal Day will take place in the Carousel Plaza inside the zoo. Brookfield Zoo is located at First Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street in Brookfield, Illinois, just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. There are exits to First Avenue from the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) and from the Stevenson Expressway (I-55). Signs on First Avenue will direct you to the zoo's main entrance and zoo parking—or you can just follow the lion's roar.

WHEN: Sharks! ends Sept. 28th. World Animal Day will be Sunday, September 28th from 11am-3pm. Brookfield Zoo, managed by the Chicago Zoological Society, is open every day of the year! Hours change seasonally, as indicated on the web.

COST: 2008 General Zoo Admission: $11 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $7 for children 3-11 (members are free). For special event/exhibit tickets visit the Brookfield Zoo website.
Note of interest: Free Admission Starting October 2, 2008 through December 30, 2008 zoo admission is free on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free zoo admission is good only during normal zoo hours. Zoo admission fees apply to Holiday Magic dates.

NEED MORE INFO: visit http://www.czs.org/czs/Brookfield/Zoo-Home

The Field Museum + Story Time

WHAT: The Field Museum offers something for everyone any day of the year. Besides viewing the exhibits, Kraft is offering story time during September. Take a seat in the Crown Family PlayLab, hear a story, and make an art project to take home, all in 20 minutes! Selected titles in September include When the Wind Stops by Charlotte Zolotow, Mama by Jeanette Winter, The Wind Blew by P. Hutchins, and Rain by Manya Stojic.

WHERE: Crown Family PlayLab in The Field Museum

WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays in September1:30 p.m.

COST: Free with Museum admission

NEED MORE INFO: call (312) 922-9410 or visit http://www.fieldmuseum.org/