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  • Gems and Jewelry of the Field Museum

    Gems and Jewelry of the Field Museum

    2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    07.27.2024

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Join Jim Holstein, Collection Manager of Physical Geology and Meteorites at the Field Museum to learn about the history of the museum gem and jewelry collection. Take a trip back to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition to learn about the founding and growth of one of the most popular collections housed at the Field Museum and how these beautiful objects continue to amaze and inspire audiences. You will also be treated to a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of the museum collections and hear some of the unusual backstories about specimens not on public display.

    Lecture – 2:00 p.m – 60 minutes
    Students & Adults
    Regular Museum Admission
    Museum Members Free

    Reservations Recommended
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