Culture at the Field Museum
Fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment is a foundational commitment of the Field Museum. We strive to be an institution that reflects and supports the wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives found within our staff, audiences, and communities.
Our mission, supported by our Culture & Engagement Advisory Council, is to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the Museum and in coordination with the Board Committee focused on these efforts. Together, we aim to ensure systems and spaces that invite meaningful participation and elevate a broad spectrum of voices, approaches, and insights to help shape the Museum’s mission, culture, practices, and policies.
We understand that meaningful progress cannot happen in isolation. That’s why we are committed to cultivating connections across the entire Museum community, encouraging all individuals to play an active role in making our institution more inclusive, open, and reflective of the world around us.
Our Mission
The Field Museum connects all of us to the natural world and human story.
Strategic Objectives
- Advance the Field Museum as a thriving, resilient, sustainable, and highly relevant institution.
- Inspire wonder and connection to nature and each other in order to understand and protect our world.
- Engage broader audiences in person and online to create a transformative visitor
experience. - Strengthen community engagement in and beyond Chicago to increase access and inclusion.
In alignment with our mission and strategic objectives, the museum has adopted core values to foster a culture of trust, accountability, and transparency with our staff, visitors, and communities.
Credibility forms a vital foundation for our work and our integrity, encompassing trust, authenticity, and reliability.
Curiosity inspires learning about each other and our world. A spirit of inquiry encourages staff members and visitors to ask questions, seek answers, and explore new ideas.
Inclusion emphasizes recognition and representation of diverse cultures, perspectives, and narratives within our programming, collections, and staff. Collaboration and respect support inclusion.
Led by our Senior Director of Culture & Engagement, and with the support of our leadership, board, and key staff stakeholders, we strive to integrate our core values into every aspect of our culture.
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Staff members from across the Museum come together to celebrate and support diverse cultures throught the year.
With a variety events and programming, we strive to provide meaningful engagement for all.
Connection to community is strengthened in and around Chicago with celebrations and performances.
Staff engaging with visitors inspires wonder and curiosity.
Collaboration among staff builds respect and supports inclusion.
Community outreach fosters a culture of trust, accountability, and transparency.
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Accessibility for All
The Field Museum is committed to welcoming all into our space. In doing so, we strive to make our programs, exhibitions, and facilities accessible for everyone by removing barriers and providing opportunities for meaningful engagement. Please see Field Accessibility for more information.
Questions?
Send an email to our Culture & Engagement department.
Our Team
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