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The Field Museum
History Museum
Museum Campus, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and AFAR Media
"Make sure you see the mummy exhibit, it's pretty awesome!"(10 Tips)
"My favorite exhibits here where the Vikings and Evolution."(8 Tips)
"Dinosaurs, cultural artifacts and beautiful building by the lake."(25 Tips)
"The Hall of Gems and the History of Earth are amazing."(5 Tips)
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Chris NatoliJune 30, 2015Great sections on Pacific islands, Tibet, and American Indians (totem poles are very impressive).
AubreyJuly 15, 2012Mold-A-Rama toys are a great gift or souvenir. For only $2 each, you can watch the machines mold a plastic triceratops, brontosaurus, t-Rex or camel for you.
ToryBurchJune 20, 2013Kids will love exploring the dinosaur and mummy exhibits in this massive, old building on the water.
Travel ChannelMarch 3, 2011This museum's centerpiece is a flying machine whose size and reputation dwarfs all others. It is the Hughes H-4 Hercules, the largest aircraft to be built almost entirely from wood. Read more
If you have kids visit the Crown Family lab. My favorite is the gem room!
ArtSchools.comMarch 31, 2011The Horses exhibit is amazing! I really liked the vintage posters involving horses (rodeo posters, American old west-style ads, etc.) near the end. Check it out!
Ruth MadrigalAugust 18, 2013Start by checking the "Evolving Earth" exhibition at the top floor. It's the best one at the museum!
Lena Strong-MorrisApril 25, 2014Had such a great time! I recommend going to Field Museum. If ,you are in Chicago.
Ricardo LucianoFebruary 6, 2015Sue! Is a must!!! City Pass great deal! Also the dinosaurs fossils are amazing!!!
JennySeptember 8, 2012Use your AAA card to receive a discount on admission... Then go to the Ancient Egypt exhibit because it's so awesome!!
Eric TsaiOctober 1, 2016I wouldn't recommend visiting all the stuffed animal exhibits. It spans half of the main floor and can get old very quickly- L KNovember 10, 2014The Gems exhibit is now more jewelry focused. A beautiful exhibit...but watch out!
Josh WFebruary 19, 2012Make sure you plan your day around visiting. It is an amazing museum and you want to make sure you see it all.
Stephanie SimonDecember 21, 2014Sue is 66 million years old and has been owned by the Field since 1997.
_February 18, 2015One of the largest natural history museums in the world. It's going to take some time.
Elizabeth WJune 4, 2011Be ready to spend a few hours here and for some tired feet. Student get a discount. I thought the all-access pass was worth it. Loved the Sue movie!
Linda MiklowitzJuly 9, 2013The Lascaux and Bioluminescence exhibits are fascinating! Wish I could have spent more than 2 hours.
Dare to come face-to-face with a roaring, earthshaking, and breathtaking predator in “Waking the T. rex 3D: The Story of SUE,” screening daily.
Christine T.March 11, 2013The Ancient Americas is my favorite of their permanent exhibits. Don't miss it!
Ed CSeptember 3, 2017If you make a sharp right into the museum store when you enter you won't have to pay.
Amy SchuldtMarch 14, 2013Stuff your family's coats into one backpack. Voila! Only a $2 "coat check" instead of $8.
Sara BonertOctober 31, 2010You can check out free passes to this musuem at the chicago public library. They onlyhave one or two per library, so they can be hard to get, but worth it!
alexis browshJune 9, 2014Don't pay extra for the special exhibits--there's plenty to see for regular admission price. The world fair exhibit was especially disappointing.
Dane DeasyJanuary 12, 2022Bring a water bottle! The drinking fountains are currently closed during the pandemic.
MetroSeeker.comAugust 24, 2012A wide selection of penny smashing machines are located on the lower level Family Area. Smash some for us!
Time Out ChicagoJanuary 20, 2012The permanent 'Traveling the Pacific' collection’s islander artifacts include an outrigger canoe displayed on a daydream-inducing fake beach. Read more
Veronica LorenzenMarch 20, 2013Sue is amazing, the mummies are unbeatable, and the Hall of Gems is breathtaking!- We just found out that we won the 10th annual America’s Best Restroom contest, sponsored by Cintas Corp.! Visit the ground floor to see the award-winning facilities.
Time Out Chicago KidsJuly 2, 2012The Field Museum is nominated for Best Museum for the Family in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Nicole JonesJuly 14, 2019See Sue first. We saved it for last and then almost ran out of time and felt rushed at the best part.
The museum is really improving their temporary exhibits. The whale exhibit had great interactive exhibits.
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The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr)
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
At: Museum Campus
Travel around the world, go back in time, and discover things you never knew at The Field Museum! Whether you're a first-time guest or a frequent visitor, we're your home for endless adventures.
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(312) 922-9410
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Yes (incl. Visa)
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Places inside The Field Museum
- 8.9
"Fantastic exhibit; I especially loved the timeline throughout, gave great context for everything!"
Kaso Awesome Time - 8.5
"sweet i love the field museum, my aunt use to bring us as kids fascinating!!"
deb green - 7.0
"Lots of dead people here. Kind of eerie. Michael Jackson bust is probably the highlight."
Toria L
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- 8.8
"We liked seeing the Beluga Whale the most! Under water and Caribbean reef were great as well! The stores are great and have cool but pricey products! We were glad to visit!"
Navid J. Ayon - 8.9
"Wow Bao has a kiosk here around section 110, Baos are great & probably one of the healthiest foods here They also were giving away single Baos early, or at least gave us one."
Beider - 8.7
"The exhibits aren't anything special; however, the planetarium and the shows are amazing! Also, best view of the city skyline."
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