It's Thursday which means it's time to start planning for the weekend. And not just for you, but for the entire family. Luckily for you, Saturday is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. And luckily for you, the Field Museum - who has a thing for pirates - is all over it. There will be treasure hunts, sword-fights by Lifeline Theater’s Treasure Island cast members, an appearance by Navy Pier’s mascot Patch the Pirate Dog, and crafts for the kids. The fun runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. more ›

Today, CNN featured The Field Museum as one of the "Five Museums You and Your Kids Will Enjoy." What did the House of Anderson have to say about the Field? more ›

In 1984, underwater explorer Barry Clifford made one whale of a discovery off the coast of Cape Cod: the remains of the Whydah, the first fully-authenticated pirate ship discovered in American waters. Now, 25 years later, Clifford, along with National Geographic and AEG Live, is bringing his discovery to the Field Museum in their newest exhibition, Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. more ›