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Field Museum DNA Learning Center Hands-On Extraction

Name: Field Museum DNA Learning Center Hands-On Extraction
Start: 2026-09-01T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-09-01T14:30:00-05:00
Location: Field Museum of Natural History

Extract real DNA from strawberries using household enzymes and ethanol tubes.

When: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 1:00–2:30 PM
Where: Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 · Directions
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Organizer: Field Museum
Ages: 8–16
Cost: $$

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Source: fieldmuseum.org ↗ · checked Jul 25, 2026