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Behind the Scenes at The Field Museum and Jardine Water Purification Plant

See the inner workings of Chicago’s Jardine Water Purification Plant — the world’s largest water filtration plant. Following the tour, hop on a water taxi and go behind-the-scenes at The Field Museum to talk to scientists about all things related to water and fishes.

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Field Museum

The Field Museum was founded in 1893 as the Columbian Museum of Chicago with its purpose the "accumulation and dissemination of knowledge, and the preservation and exhibition of objects illustrating art, archaeology, science and history." In 1905, the Museum's name ...[MORE]


This program was offered on these dates:
Saturday, July 11, 2009 11:00am to 2:00pm

Field Museum

Hours:
9am-5pm daily. Last admission at 4pm.

Cost: Free; Pre-registration required

Website: www.fieldmuseum.org

Location:
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
312.665.7400
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