Field Museum hosting free day with events honoring Arab American Heritage Month
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's a free day at the Field Museum with special events to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month.
There's a special calligraphy demonstration and its role in art and architecture.
A storytime celebrating Arab heritage will be held at the Crown Family Play Lab.
You can also check out a display of Egyptian stained glass from the 1893 World's Fair.
Today is free for all Illinois residents.
You won't need a ticket or pass, but the museum's website said guests would need to provide a current Illinois driver's license, state ID, or Chicago CityKey card for proof of residency.
Other documents to prove residency include:
- Illinois lease
- Illinois library card
- Illinois student ID with photo
- Illinois utility bill
- Illinois work ID or check stub
It's located at 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive on the Museum Campus.
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