But while talking about snakes in general with Field Museum scientists would surely be fascinating unto itself, in this case, the subject is a huge discovery about king cobras. Th

"There's just a lot we don't know, and this is sort of the first step in getting a better grasp on what this biodiversity really means," said Sara Ruane, associate curator of reptiles and amphibians at the Field Museum.

As the Year of the Snake begins, researchers at the Field Museum are reclassifying dozens of king cobra specimens after distinct different species were recently identified.

The museum will begin renovating the south entrance this spring, adding modern amenities like an elevator, cafe and terrace overlooking the Jackson Park lagoon thanks to a grant from the Driehaus Foundation.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is getting a $10 million facelift. Why it matters: The south side museum is undergoing the renovation to open not long after the Obama Presidential Center and will pay homage to the museum's history by opening up access to the original south entry from Jackson Park,

As the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing approaches, the memorial is planning for 30 more years of light.

A new expansion for the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum was announced Wednesday ahead of the notorious bombing's 30th anniversary this year.

The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is planning a $12 million expansion, set to begin this fall, as part of its mission to educate and commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1995 attack.