Latinx Heritage Month

Every year rom September 15 through October 15, we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month at the Field. Hear from Latinx staff members and learn about the Field’s work, from Chicago to the Amazon rainforest. Explore events, exhibitions, and stories throughout the month.

Featured performances

We celebrate Latinx culture and tradition with vibrant music and dance performances.

Join us for special events featuring bilingual conversation and science presented by Latinx staff and scientists.

Planning your visit

Throughout the month, the Field Bistro on the museum’s main level features special dishes and ingredients from Latin America.

View our Spanish map or pick up a paper copy when you arrive at the museum. We also have visit guides available in Spanish and Portuguese.

Recommended Reading

In the spirit of group reading, here are recommended reads for adults and kids from our friends at the Chicago Public Library. 

Latinx Herigate Month Scavenger Hunt

As you explore the Museum, discover the impact Latinx staff have made with our scavenger hunt. Download below or pick up a copy as you enter the Museum. 

Why "Latinx"? 

Our goal for Latinx Heritage Month is to celebrate the scientific ingenuity and cultural uniqueness of Latinx staff, researchers, and work that has been carried out in Latin America and the United States.  In doing so, we would like to move away from language-centered terminology such as “Hispanic,” as it pertains to Spanish speakers and thus excludes many people who celebrate this month. The term “Latinx” has been used as a gender-neutral alternative to describe people of Latin American descent. The “x” replaces what in Spanish are the traditional “male” or “female” endings, “o” and “a.” We recognize that no label is perfect, especially when defining a diverse group of people. Our hope for this year’s celebrations is to elevate and highlight Latinx stories and invite people to reflect on how they would like to be seen, thus beginning an excellent tradition for Latinx staff and community that will continue to grow and become more successful with time. Thank you for celebrating with us.

Additional resources

Field Museum staff members have a variety of different roles across the museum. Here are some featured speakers from past Latinx Heritage Month celebrations. Bilingual Virtual Collections Tour Andean Anthropology with Luis Muro  Mammals in the Andes-Amazon Region with Farah Carrasco Cultural Monarch Ties with Airis Cervantes.