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The Field Museum
History Museum
Museum Campus, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and Time Out Chicago Kids
"Make sure you see the mummy exhibit, it's pretty awesome!"(10 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)
"Ancient Egypt exhibit has a great collection!"(5 Tips)
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Linda FelterAugust 24, 2015Say hi to Sue! And keep your eyes peeled for Chicago sports gear worked into the exhibits. First thing on a Saturday morning wasn't too crowded.
Ashley NelsonMay 18, 2015For those who have seen the movie "The Ghost in the Darkness" be sure to check out the actual Man-Eaters of Tsavo exhibit.
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.
Tim WalkerJanuary 2, 2018This place is HUGE. You can't get it all done in 3 hours. But tonnes of amazing stuff to see.
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!
Dane DeasyJanuary 12, 2022Bring a water bottle! The drinking fountains are currently closed during the pandemic.
Roger GalantMay 21, 2021It takes a while to see all the exhibitions. Good thing they have cafeteria. Fairly priced tickets.
Veronica LorenzenMarch 20, 2013Sue is amazing, the mummies are unbeatable, and the Hall of Gems is breathtaking!
- Ed CSeptember 3, 2017If you make a sharp right into the museum store when you enter you won't have to pay.
Mark HOctober 10, 2011The Evolving Earth (dinosaurs!!!) n ancient Egypt exhibits were the best. Ask for the basic museun admission price ($12 for students) if u're on a budget cos they dun advertise dat.
Suzanne ButlerAugust 4, 2013Make sure you have a lot of time to visit...there is so much awesomeness here!
Christine T.March 11, 2013The Ancient Americas is my favorite of their permanent exhibits. Don't miss it!- Moustafa AlmalikiMarch 20, 2018Visit one of the best natural history museums and stare in wonder at all the fossils and skeletons.
Jessie BarberApril 3, 2010My favorite museum in Chicago. Second Mondays of the month are free, plus other random days. Even if you don't catch a free day, it's worth the admission! DINOSAURS!
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
Ruth MadrigalAugust 18, 2013Start by checking the "Evolving Earth" exhibition at the top floor. It's the best one at the museum!
Be sure to smile at SUE, the largest and most complete T.rex fossil ever discovered. (She'll smile back at you with 58 teeth!)
venessa tarbellNovember 16, 2011The children's area closes before the rest of the museum. If you have kids, make sure you stop by here first!
Linda MiklowitzJuly 9, 2013The Lascaux and Bioluminescence exhibits are fascinating! Wish I could have spent more than 2 hours.
MalloryFebruary 6, 2013i'm pretty sure the wax figurines of the indians move when you aren't looking.......especially the chief. you've been warned
Kirstjen LorenzJuly 28, 2015Natural history in an old fashioned setting. This is was Wikipedia used to be.
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.
The museum is really improving their temporary exhibits. The whale exhibit had great interactive exhibits.
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!
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
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyJuly 2, 2012Check out these Documeria photo taken in Chicago. Take a photo of the city today and submit it to our State of the Environment Photo Project. Read more
- Sarah KeenanMay 25, 2010Check out the latest current exhibit and don't forget to go upstairs to see the neat meteorite collection, especially the meteor that landed in rural IL.
Kristine TagueJune 24, 2013If you're into geocaching there are a few near the field, including one near the steps!
_February 18, 2015One of the largest natural history museums in the world. It's going to take some time.
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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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