Field Museum contains permanent exhibits that range from the earliest fossils to present cultures around the world. Attracting nearly 2 million visitors each year, the museum houses a collection of over 20 million anthropological and cultural artifacts from distant corners of the globe. The museum includes the Tyrannosaurus Rex named "Sue," the best-preserved fossil ever discovered. Named after the person who found it in 1990, the fossil stands 4 m (13 ft) tall and is 67 million years old. You can also visit the exhibit recreating an Egyptian burial chamber, which contains 23 real mummies, and a section devoted to the natural habitats of animals and insects living underground. To visit Field Museum on your trip to Chicago, use our Chicago travel route planning app.
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Visited with our three children under 5. We visit museums weekly and our favorite is Museum of Science and Industry. The entire vibe of the Field is to nickel and dime guests, and employees care so.... more
Visited with our three children under 5. We visit museums weekly and our favorite is Museum of Science and Industry. The entire vibe of the Field is to nickel and dime guests, and employees care so.... more »
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What a museum! Went for SUE but left with a new appreciation for so many amazing exhibits and a walk through time! A great museum that covers so many eras of the universe and exploring Earth! The...
What a museum! Went for SUE but left with a new appreciation for so many amazing exhibits and a walk through time! A great museum that covers so many eras of the universe and exploring Earth! The... more »
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The Field Museum is a must-see attraction. We spent about five hours here and we sped through a decent amount of the exhibits. There’s nothing that I can say here that will prepare you for the pure size of this place. So many exhibits just keep going and going. We had the City Pass which got us into all of the exhibits. We had a quick bite to eat at the cafe. There are a lot of vending machines and drinks available throughout. Wear comfy shoes because you will walk a lot!
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It was an amazing trip! We paid out of state fees and we paid for all the special exhibitions. It was worth it. It took us all day to be able to get through the whole place and all the exhibitions. Chairs or benches available in every room. Stairs and elevators are available as well. Restrooms are super clean and you can find them near every area or exhibition. You can bring your own food and they have a few big cafeteria areas inside and outside to enjoy your break. Parking is not very close; we walked a few blocks to be able to get to the first available parking lot and paid $25 all day (not so bad for a Chicago parking space!). It is a great place to visit with kids or without kids.
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