Upcoming events
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10.07.2023 2:00 pm - 10.07.2023 3:00 pmJoin us for a presentation by Field Museum paleontologist, Dr. Paul Meyer. His work focuses on fossils from the Chicago area Silurian reef, Milwaukee area Devonian fossils, and Mazon Creek. The fossils tell a story of how the Midwest was covered by tropical seas and the animals that lived here millions of years ago. See how digitizing the Field Museum’s collection is making information and images available online through funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Lecture – 2:00 p.m. – 60 minutes
Students and Adults
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended
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10.21.2023 1:00 pm - 10.21.2023 4:00 pmSee Andreas Roth, master engraver from Idar-Oberstein, Germany, demonstrate agate cameo carving. Andreas and his father completed the Faust cameo series now in the Lizzadro Museum collection. This informal open house event allows participants to ask questions and observe the cameo carving process.
On-going Demonstrations
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Open House
Students and Adults
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended
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10.28.2023 1:00 pm - 10.28.2023 3:00 pmInterested in the lapidary arts? Find out more at the WSLC meetings at the Museum. The Club will host a program each month, including presentations, demonstrations, and information on cutting and polishing stones! Programs to be announced.
Club Meeting 1 p.m.
Program @ 2 p.m. – 60 minute
Teens to Adults Welcome
Regular Museum Admission
WSLC & Museum Members Free
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11.04.2023 10:30 am - 11.04.2023 11:45 amGeologist Sara Kurth teaches the techniques for rock and mineral identification. Learn to identify minerals through basic hands-on identification including observation skills and hardness tests. Great for rockhounds and scouts, this class completes the earth science badges for Cub and Boy Scouts. An optional kit is available for purchase, but not required for the class.
Class – 10:30 a.m – 75 minutes
Ages 8 yrs. and up
$10 per person – Museum Members Free
Reservations Required – Register online here -
11.04.2023 1:30 pm - 11.04.2023 2:15 pmChildren can make their own gemstone jewelry with the Rockin’ Jewelry for kids. Learn to make a necklace, a keychain, and a pin. All materials included in individual kits. After the class, tour the Museum and complete a scavenger hunt. Completes the Jewelry Badge for Girl Scouts.
Activity – 1:30 p.m – 45 minutes
Ages 8 yrs. and up
$15 per person
Museum Members receive 10%
Discount with code
Reservations Required – Register online here -
11.11.2023 10:00 am - 11.11.2023 4:00 pmJoin us as we celebrate the Lapidary Arts with artist demonstrators from the West Suburban Lapidary Club. See cutting and polishing stone, wire-wrap, silversmithing, carving, beadstringing and children’s activities.
On-going activities – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Free Admission 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -
11.18.2023 1:00 pm - 11.18.2023 3:00 pm
Interested in the lapidary arts? Find out more at the WSLC meetings at the Museum. The Club will host a program each month, including presentations, demonstrations, and information on cutting and polishing stones! This will be the last meeting of 2023.
Club Meeting 1 p.m.
Program @ 2 p.m. – 60 minute
Teens to Adults Welcome
Regular Museum Admission
WSLC & Museum Members Free
Register here -
12.02.2023 10:30 am - 12.02.2023 4:15 pmJoin In A Twist artists to learn how to make beautiful small trees using gemstones and wire. If you can count, you can join! The artists work with all ages to make these beautiful trees to take home. They never need water and make a great gift.
Workshops – Three 45-minute sessions
10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – Ages 5 years to Adult
3:30 p.m. – Teens and Adults ONLY
All sessions: $20 per person – $15 Museum Members
Limited Capacity – Reservations Required – Sign up here -
12.09.2023 10:30 am - 12.09.2023 11:45 am
Geologist Sara Kurth teaches the techniques for rock and mineral identification. Learn to identify minerals through basic hands-on identification including observation skills and hardness tests. Great for rockhounds and scouts, this class completes the earth science badges for Cub and Boy Scouts. An optional kit is available for purchase, but not required for the class.
Class – 10:30 a.m – 75 minutes
Ages 8 yrs. and up
$10 per person – Museum Members Free
Reservations Required – Register online here -
12.09.2023 1:30 pm - 12.09.2023 2:15 pm
Children can make their own gemstone jewelry with the Rockin’ Jewelry for kids. Learn to make a necklace, a keychain, and a pin. All materials included in individual kits. After the class, tour the Museum and complete a scavenger hunt. Completes the Jewelry Badge for Girl Scouts.
Activity – 1:30 p.m – 45 minutes
Ages 8 yrs. and up
$15 per person
Museum Members receive 10%
Discount with code
Reservations Required – Register online here
