Chicago’s Field Museum

If you have the good fortune to attend Summit 2012 in Rosemont, Illinois, you have a two-fold opportunity that you might not even realize. Of course, you have the opportunity to visit the premiere conference of our profession, but you also have the opportunity to visit Chicago’s Field Museum. The Field Museum, Chicago’s Museum of Natural Sciences, owns the largest, most complete and best-preserve Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur. This 67-million-year-old dinosaur, nicknamed Sue, became a worldwide headline in the year 2000. The unveiling of Sue at the Field Museum in May 2000 was just the beginning. Since that time, 16 million visitors have marveled at this prehistoric skeleton. The museum also offers a 3D movie, Waking the T. Rex 3D: The Story of Sue. However, Sue is just the beginning. The museum has a full complement of exhibits, both permanent and traveling, collections, and special events. The museum covers areas such as anthropology, botany, geology, zoology, and more. During the Summit time frame, the Field Museum will be hosting an exhibit on Genghis Khan. There are many, many special and favorite exhibits at the Field Museum. Take a day and spend time with the natural sciences. It’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss. For more information, or to plan your day at the Field Museum, visit the museum website. Accessibility Options. Visitors using wheelchairs or strollers may be dropped off at the East Entrance. Handicapped parking is available in the adjacent east lot on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wheelchairs are available, also on a first-come, first-serve basis. Elizabeth Burke is a member of the STC Chicago 2012 Host Committee and currently serves as the President of the STC Chicago chapter.