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 CHICAGO'S FIELD MUSEUM CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SUE, THE T. REX W/ DINO-THEMED EVENTS ALL SUMMER LONG

SUE the T. rex, the world's largest and most complete adult T.rex ever found, was unveiled to the public on May 17, 2000. Since then, millions of visitors have made the pilgrimage to see the Tyrant Lizard King, standing face-to-face with one of the fiercest predators that ever lived.

The Summer of SUE's main event is Dinopalooza on Saturday, June 7, 10AM-2PM. This is the third annual prehistoric party for dinosaur lovers of all ages. The event will feature a fun-fair full of roaming dinosaur puppets, fossil preparation demonstrations, face painting, local paleoartists, and a museum-wide button scavenger hunt.

Field Museum is partnering with iHeart Radio to bring Dino Derby - a foot race where SUE wannabes compete to claim the title of SUEpreme Speedster - to Dinopalooza on the Museum's North Lawn! Children are invited to race in their favorite dino-mite outfits and adults will get the chance to duke it out dino style - that is, in full inflatable dinosaur suits, for the chance to win a $1,000 cash prize!

Additional SUE-themed summer events include:

Meet a Scientist: Summer of SUE with Akiko Shinya and Connie Van Beek (Friday, June 13, 11AM-1PM) - The Art of Fossil Preparation: Archaeopteryx is closing on June 25. This Meet a Scientist will highlight the work of Field Fossil Preparators Akiko Shinya and Connie Van Beak. Both worked on the preperation of SUE and the Chicago Archaeopteryx. Together they will highlight the similarities and differences in preparing these two iconic fossils at the Field.

25 years of SUE PlayLab PlayDate Storytime (Wednesdays from 12PM-1PM on July 2 and August 6) - Families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime celebrating SUE the Tyrannosaurus rex! Join us for an interactive read aloud, celebrating SUE, the most complete T. rex ever discovered.

Meet a Scientist: Summer of SUE (Friday, July 11, 11AM-1PM) - Collections Manager of Fossil Vertebrates Bill Simpson and SUE go way back. Way back to 1997, that is, as a part of the team that worked to decide if the Field Museum was going to bid on the T. rex specimen at Sotheby's auction. At this Meet a Scientist, Bill will be discussing the acquisition, study and mounting of SUE - the greatest T. rex ever found.

Party Like It's SUE-thousand (Friday, July 18, 7:30PM - 9PM) - Ain't no party like a T.rex party, because a T.rex party lasts 67 million years! Join the Field Museum at Beauty Bar (1444 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60642) on Friday, July 18 from 7:30pm to 9PM for a night of non-stop 2000s jams. It's social with a side of science! Stop by for a drink, a dance, and chat with Field Paleontologists about all of the incredible science they do at the museum. No ticket required, this event is for adults 21+.

Meet a Scientist: Summer of SUE (Friday, August 8, 11AM-1PM) - SUE the T. rex delt with some serious injuries - from a gash in their leg received during a dino brawl, to broken ribs and an arthritic spine. The fearsome T. rex had their share of aches and pains. One such injury has been a mystery to scientists: a series of holes that dot the dinosaur's jaw. At this Meet a Scientist, Dr. Jingmai O'Conner will be discussing the mystery of the holes in SUE's jaw and what could have caused them.

Party Like It's SUE-thousand (Friday, August 15, 7:30PM - 9PM) - Ain't no party like a T. rex party, because a T. rex party lasts 67 million years! Join the Field Museum at Easy Does It (2354 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647) on Friday, August 15 from 7:30pm to 9PM for a night of non-stop 2000s jams. It's social with a side of science! Stop by for a drink, a dance, and the chat with Field Paleontologists about all of the incredible science they do at the Field. No ticket required for entry, this event is for adults 21+.

SUE's UnEarthday Sleepover: Dozin' with the Dinos (Friday, September 5, 5:30PM - Saturday September 6, 9AM) - Come celebrate SUE's special day at their sleepover UnEarthday party! This special Dozin' with the Dinos is the final Summer of SUE celebration and is sure to be a night to remember. Stay up late with scientists as the Field Museum comes to life in games, challenges, and stories throughout the night.

Visit the Summer of SUE activity page for additional information

*SUE is part of the Griffin Dinosaur Experience, made possible by the generous support of the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund.