Field Museum was the first museum stop in our Chicago trip! We unknowingly spent 3 hours inside! We took our time going into every section and thoroughly enjoyed the Egyptian section! It was really interesting to see the different taxidermies and gems as well. We took so many pictures and now have a ton to look back on! read more

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Really enjoyed the Field Museum! It's beautiful, informative, fun, and a great way to spend a day. We were excited about this from the jump, and it was our first thing to do with the kids in Chicago. Now my kids were coming off a long train ride and short night of sleep, so they were in rare form this day, but I think they still had fun.. I hope. I was hoping they'd get a bit more into it than they did. I know my wife and I liked it. There's just so much to take in that it might be better served when they're a bit older (7 and 3), but absolutely still worth visiting. If I could add anything for the kids it would be some more hands-on activities. We found an area for this in the basement with a sound room, pueblo, costumes to try on, etc. and that was their favorite part. A lot of the museum is more informative and reading focused. Sue the T. Rex is the headliner, but Ancient Egypt is really cool, the Mold-O-Rama toy makers are fun, the stones and fossils were interesting, the "nature walk" is nice. I could go on. We didn't do any extra add-ons and it worked out well. Again if they were older I would consider it, but we were happy with the basic admission. Bonus points for the absolutely stunning location with our first views over Lake Michigan and my first Chicago dog from Kim and Carlo's out front. It was a great midday lunch break spot for our fam to recharge before going back in. read more

Really enjoyed it this museum. Sure it may take a while but you gotta make the most of it. There's actually lots to see, ranging from various plants to animals to dinosaurs to other things. Great gift shop as well. There is a lot I can mention that were highlights from my visit, but I'll leave it up to those who are really interested in science and all. If you are traveling to Chicago and plan on going lots of sightseeing, be sure to get a Citypass. That's what I did, as this was one of the choices on there. Well worth it. read more

Museum experience in Chicago is just next level! Field museum is a great one. Super cool exhibits especially the ancient Egypt one and special exhibits are awesome too like the cats one! read more

So many interesting exhibits. The dinosaur and evolution exhibits were cool. It would have been nice to see more of the Egyptian exhibits but many displays were removed for research purposes. read more

Entry price was a little high IMO. Overall neat museum but if you have young children prepare to spend hours in there or only get to half of the museum. It's a huge place & didn't realize it until we got there. Museum store was ok. read more

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When visiting Chicagoland, this is a must see. The tour docents bring the displays to life. read more

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Review Visit: February 16th, 2013 For those who don't know, The Field Museum is dedicated to fields, prairies grasslands, pastures, steppes, and lowlands. No, I am purely kidding on that. Sorry if my openings are a bit plain. The Field Museum is one dedicated to natural history. I, personally, would extend this to natural science, as they cover more than just history. They have exhibits covering a ton of topics relating to science and the history of nature. During another weekend up in the Chicagoland area to visit a friend, we stumbled in to the Field Museum on the premise it was a free admission weekend. How wrong we were. But, we only paid a little over $10/person to get in, which I think is fair. After the small shock of being wrong about free admission, we walked in and were instantly greeted by a T-rex. Yes, a skeleton display of a T-rex. If you have ever heard of 'Sue, the Tyrannosaurus Rex', that is who we were greeted by upon entering. I remember walking out from the admission hallway and being greeted by Sue. She was chilling in the back of the hall, taking a ton of photos and selfies with a ton of people. We eventually worked our way up to hear and had our photo taken with her. She was nice enough to pose for our photo. Photos with the T-rex aside, we wandered the museum, not knowing what to expect as none of us had been there before. At the time of our visit, they had a native america (including canada and mexico, if memory serves right) and it was... wow. I remember there being a stuffed bear on display and I commented to my girlfriend at the time that the bear looked high. I've included a photo of the bear below. I would detail more of our visit, but with most museums, their exhibits undoubtedly change and rotate over time. Especially since there is a 6 year gap between my visit and the writing of this blog. If you find yourself in Chicago and love natural history and science, you will not be disappointed in visiting the Field Museum. P.S. - I remember we spent a few bucks on this plastic molding machine that produced the dinosaur of your choice. As a typical boy, I was obsessed with dinosaurs as a kid. So, I just had to get one. I still have it somewhere in a box at home. read more

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Fabulous museum! Old classic building with regular exhibits and few rotating exhibits! Staff is friendly and helpful. Museum is large and you can literally spend a full day here. It is pricey especially if coming from out of state! Old Egypt and animal exhibits are pretty good and always there. First Kings of Europe was an interesting exhibit but it was displayed in light of current political climate which was frankly not very clever. I don't think people 6000 years ago we're concerned about diversity and equity! Exhibit of death and biological and cultural consideration of it was good without being macabre! Good job on this one and thanks to friendly staff that answered my questions! read more

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We had about 3.5 hours before we had to catch our flight and decided we would visit the museum before we left. We arrived and were amazed by how massive the building is and how pretty it looked from the outside. We walked on in and I was taken back by how beautiful the inside was as well. There was no line so we were quickly helped. The lady was very friendly and gave us the 411. Admission was $27 with my student ID and we paid an extra $7 for the 3D dinosaur film. The African exhibit was close to the ticketing booth so we started there. The African exhibit took about about 45 minutes to run through and from there we had to run over to the 3D film. The theater was easy to find and we made it on in. The film was great and so worth the extra money. The seats were comfy and the theater was huge. After the short film, we decided to stop by at the vending machine and grab some drinks. I swiped my card first and picked a sweet tea. The machine took my payment, pretended to grab my drink, and then did not dispense anything at all. IT LITERALLY STOLE MY MONEY IN FRONT OF ME :( I quickly went over to the gift shop and told the girl working there what had happened and she directed me to guest services. Guest services was useless. The lady gave me a piece of paper with the vending machines vendor info on it and told me to call them. She knew this was a recurring issue but yet they have done nothing to stop people from using this useless machine. A "do not use" sign would be great!!! :( All she said was, "I recommend going to the café." I was annoyed and very thirsty at this point and just walked away. I wasn't going to waste my time on calling the vendor over a $4 drink but still, I was mad. We went over to the Egyptian exhibit and it was super cool. I definitely noticed that the exhibit felt a little heavy and I was on the edge the whole time. Something about knowing that real mummies were there made me a little anxious. It was closer to 4 at this time and we did not have much time to visit any more exhibits. We took some pictures, stopped at the gift shop, and visited the café. I ended up buying a drink at this time and a soup. The soup was really good!! The museum is beautiful and it is very well kept. The exhibits we visited were very informative and had a lot of interesting facts. Definitely stop by if you're in town and this is definitely an all day visit. Oh but do stay away from the vending machine that is located in the basement, it will take your money!! read more

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I have not been to this museum since I was a child lol. Looking at Chicago's city website, we found we could visit the museum for free! I took my out-of-state family member museum hopping. This is our first stop. This is wonderful and can be geared towards more school aged children, but they do have new exhibits for everyone. Of course, they have some of the old favorite exhibits, and they're currently updating the museum and various parts of the building. Even if you've been here before, check out again. read more

Field Museum! One of THE largest natural history museums in the world. To be honest, I originally wasn't planning on visiting but since this was part of the Chicago Attraction Pass, why not? AMBIANCE: Parking: Millenium Parking Garage and street parking. Experience: It's in the heart of Millenium Park. Great place to do a lot of things, eat, site see (like Lake Michigan). Awesome! It really looks epic just looking at the building. Friendly employees that were helpful and knowledgable. I enjoyed the multiple exhibits from the Cultural Halls, planets, and animals. TL;DR OVERALL: 4 stars. I had a good time here. I learned a few things and kept warm as well! There was a good range of exhibits that kept me edutained. It's cool they had a theater too! This may not have the things I'm looking for but I can appreciate it, if you do get the Chicago Attraction Pass, it's worth it. Tips: * Check their website for events * Rainy or snowy, this is a great place to stay warm. read more

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Fascinating museum packed full of exhibits of all kinds. We opted for the special exhibit "Underground Adventure," which was fun - it "shrank" you to 1/100th of your size to learn about soil. The gems, minerals, and meteorites were neat, and the dinosaur hall, including the famous Sue the T-Rex was awesome. We really enjoyed the ancient Egypt exhibit, climbing up and down through a replica of a pyramid. The special NASCAR simulator was very popular, as well. It offers multiple gift shops and restaurants. We enjoyed our visit, but it is a bit pricey. read more

3.5 stars. Basic admission is about $30 and it DOES NOT cover all the exhibits! You have to pay extra for their "special" exhibits, which currently are Unseen Oceans, Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches, and Underground Adventure, and their 3D films. I have been spoiled. Coming from the DC area where our museums are free, I don't think the museum is worth the price. At least let it include all the exhibits. I bought the City Pass and chose the Field Museum as one of the options, which included the three special exhibits. I enjoyed seeing the Unseen Oceans and Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches exhibits. Both are very cool and informative. The Underground Adventures is more for kids. I also enjoyed going through the Hall of Jades, Asian, and Maori exhibits. The animals, birds, and plants exhibits were a little boring. I entered the museum through the lower level so I started this experience kind of disappointed because everything on this floor felt so outdated and in need of a renovation. Fortunately, the top two floors had better upkeep. read more

I visited the Field Museum in what I call the "before times," meaning before COVID and before my last few years spent in New York. At that time it seemed vast and took me hours to peruse. After years spent traveling to multiple museums and many trips to AMNH, the museum doesn't seem as massive as it once did, but it is still a great one! It still has the large entrance hall with the elephants and dino casts. They still have the Asian, Chinese, African, South Pacific sections. They have several children's sections and hands on activities. They have a couple movie theaters. I went specifically for a couple exhibits: the one on kings, which takes you through the bronze/copper/iron ages and shows how monarchies came to exist through battle and consolidation of power. And the one centering on death, which was enlightening on how different cultures handle death, as well as the biological process of death in humans and animals. I went on a Tuesday, early. It was quick and easy to get in, as I had already bought my ticket online. The museum did get busier and louder as the morning went on. Adding in the special exhibit prices, it was quite expensive at 55 dollars, but you can shave the price down if you're not interested in the paid exhibits. There is parking around campus; I'm sure it's paid, but I don't know the cost. There's a well known Chicago hotdog stand right next to the museum that has decent dogs. This may take all day, but if not, there are several museums on the "museum campus" that you can visit. It's also close to the waterfront. read more

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My husband and I absolutely loved this museum! All of the exhibits were so engaging and interesting, it really brought me back to when I studied biology. All great memories. We took the bus here so we didn't deal with any parking and we purchased our tickets in advance so they scanned our QR code and let us in. This museum is also super kid friendly. This place is HUGE! We spent majority of our day here taking our time, but we did feel pretty mentally burned out in the end from all of the reading. Everything is so. informative and interesting. I loved all of the plants, animals, history, and cultural displays that this museum had. Lots of great info about gems and space rocks. They let you bring in your own food as long as it's enclosed in a container. We brought in some pastries to snack on. There is also a food court you can buy food from and lots of seating available. Overall, it's a great place to visit and a huge plus that the outside of this museum is near the water which also offers great views! read more

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This was our must-see attraction on our Chicago vacation. If you love fossils and vintage taxidermy, this is the place to go. If you don't love those things, there are still probably a lot of things to see, but i can't make any promises as we were there for hours enjoying the fossils and vintage taxidermy, and then it was closing time and we had to leave. We wish they would update the signage on these wonderful displays. These date from the 1980s - they are stained and in disrepair, and the information isn't accurate any more. My daughter added a hand-written note on the California Condor placard as it was decades out of date. I'm curious if it will stay there so if you write a review and it's still there let me know! We got some things to eat in the cafe. I think my husband and daughter were satisfied with their food. I had picked something, maybe it was called the multi-grain bowl. It was so bad: I feel like maybe the multis of the grains had not maybe been cooked enough. If I was served something this unappetizing at a restaurant there is no way I would have consumed it. But here - well, maybe this was some interactive museum exhibit. There has to be some kind of context where this bowl of things would make sense. One of the mysteries of the museum, I guess. read more

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This place is super cool and quite huge with so many different exhibits. It was opened to the public in 1921 and has had many visitors look and see different types of skeletal remains. One very popular exhibit is the T-Rex named Sue. You must look and find this one in the museum. I didn't know that T-Rex had such short arms until I went here. I was mind blown. With so many different things to see it might take you the whole day but I think it is worth it and a wonderful place for kids too! I enjoyed it and had a lot of fun! read more

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What a cool place! Nice architecture as many things in Chicago. We did in;t actually get to see the exhibits here but we attended an event that was being hosted and catered here, so 2we only saw what was in the main hall and adjacent areas, but for the event it was really a cool space . It was perfect to host the type of mixer event that we had. There was p plenty of space and had a very large event of over 1200 people, many of them attended this evening. I'll take a visit during normal operating hours when I am in Chicago next, but loved what I saw as a preview. The museum sits outside Cubs stadium and is easy to get to. While many folks took a chartered bus from McCormick, I hopped on a train and walked a few blocks......made it there before many others did. In the main hall there was a large Dino and some various other pieces. read more

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For the First Kings of Europe exhibit, it threw me off guard as I was expecting France, Germany, Italy. But it is more eastern Europe history: Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Serbia and the likes. Not that those countries aren't as interesting as their western counterparts. Also it is more towards the "dark ages" of leadership as opposed to monarchs flourishing in the medieval period - because that is what I think of when kings are mentioned. Nonetheless it is still enlightening to learn about the practices, and I'm glad they focused on that region and that time period. I just wished they used a more accurate exhibit title instead of using a "click-bait" one. read more

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I visited the Field Museum last week and had a great time. I've wanted to see the place for years but never had the right opportunity until now. General admission tickets for adults are $30 for non-Chicago residents or $43 if you want to purchase the all access pass (more on this later). I'm not sure if you can pay for admission with cash, but the gift shop is strictly credit/debit only. I was impressed with the exhibit designs and how immersive each one was while also being somewhat connected to the neighboring exhibits. Most of the galleries were laid out in a linear fashion but you loop around so you end up close to where you started. Many of the galleries had small exits that you can take to cut into a different gallery in case you needed to leave or didn't want to go all the way to the end. The main level has a mix of history, culture, and animal exhibits. The upper level has the science and dinosaur exhibits with a few cultural exhibits. The lower level has the picnic area, movie theater, and a few random exhibits. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from buying tickets to the special exhibitions, but as someone from out of town who had to pay the higher price, these exhibitions weren't worth it. The main level has "Reptiles Alive" which I would describe as an average reptile house that you can find at any zoo in America. The reptiles were traveling from a zoo in Pennsylvania. The lower level has "Underground Adventures" which is pretty much a walk-through amusement park attraction. The experience is framed as if you were shrunk down to the size of an insect and what life would be like living underground. There are animatronic insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and an assortment of other features that can give you a jump scare if you aren't expecting something to move or make a sudden noise. This was the most immersive exhibit in the entire museum and it was interesting, but it only took about 10-15 minutes to walk through. I spent about two hours each on the main and upper levels and only 30-40 minutes on the lower level. I'm going to come back again, but now that I've seen what the museum has to offer I can tailor my next visit and focus on a few things rather than rushing to see everything. read more

Very nice experience for somebody coming into town for the weekend. You can spend a whole day here if you wanted to and it has a little bit to offer about a lot of different periods in history. read more

We did the whole thing in 2 hours, but we aren't one to read all the plaques. You could spend an hour or 7 here! I loved the endless animals and the gemstone displays. We liked the plants and the birds too. It's really more than just a history museum and really engaging for kids! read more

First off the building itself is a work of art! Opening in 1921, the architecture and detail is awe inspiring especially in the Grand Hall and a work of art in itself. The elephant exhibit in the Grand Hall is original to the buildings opening. There are so many exhibits from precious gems,to animals from all over the world, to moon rocks and meteors. There are many hands on educational opportunities for young children to teens. read more

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I had a great time visiting the Field Museum! It's well maintained, huge, lots of things to see, read, and interact with. I loved getting to see a short film about Sue and reading the history of it all. I loved the architecture as well, grand staircases and lots of natural light in the hall. Great activity for everyone! read more

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My husband and I visited The Field Museum in Chicago. Thanks to the Museums for All program, our general admission tickets were $3 each. If you want to experience everything this museum has to offer, additional tickets on top of general admission is required, but my husband and I didn't do that during our visit, although I was interested in some of the 3d movies offered as well as the death exhibit. D3D worked with the Field museum to bring the 3d movies. They (D3D) are the leading specialist in museum and attraction cinema integration, which makes the movie experience here as good as it gets. I'm hoping to come back soon so I can explore some of the extras of this museum, like their movies. One exhibit I got a chance to explore that caught my attention was "Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories". As someone who as an adult looked back at their life and realized they knew very little about other cultures and experiences, I have made a choice to educate myself. Being able to experience this area of the Field Museum was eye opening to say the least. Both my husband and I love dinosaurs, so seeing Sue the T. Rex and her surrounding exhibit was something we had both been looking forward to. In the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet, we were able to get to know the many creatures that have roamed the earth throughout history, from single-celled organisms to our extended human family. We experienced a variety of fossils, animated videos, and interactive displays that tell the story of evolution. This exhibit also allowed us to dive into learning about the life forms that inhabited oceans during the Cambrian period. I was never the best at absorbing knowledge about science, but I feel like in the Rice DNA Discovery Center I learned more than I expected myself to because of how hands on and exciting the experience was. The Field Museums state-of-the-art genetic research facility, the Pritzker Laboratory for Evolutionary Biology and Molecular Systematics, was definitely an once in a lifetime experience for me. Not many museums have in-house DNA research facilities, and not all those that do allow you to look inside while scientists are hard at work like The Field Museum does. As an added bonus on weekdays from 11am to noon, you can even talk to the scientists working in the lab. Since we came in early enough we were able to see the scientists and ask questions, which I would highly recommend finding time to do. Overall this museum is definitely a must visit in Chicago. If you love museums and are in the area, you have a lot to choose from. As someone who is trying to check off as many Chicago museums as "visited", this museum was honestly somewhere in the middle of my list. I wish I had it up higher though, because The Field Museum is awesome. read more

This museum is huge. We came a few years ago when the kids were old enough to appreciate and not say they were bored. So much to see! You can park at Soldier Field which is within walking distance. If you like history, this is the place to go. read more

I was beyond disappointed with my recent experience at the Field Museum.. from the moment I arrived, the writing was on the wall. Admission staff were extremely rude and combative- my partner and I were questioned over being Chicago residents given one of our ID's had an older zip code from cook county, but this wasn't really what made our visit so disappointing. There were a handful of the most attractive exhibits closed without notice, and worst of all we were served expired food at the food court. An order of chicken nuggets, two waters, and a hotdog costed us over $70 and my partners hotdog bun was covered in mold. The staff at the food court did nothing to remedy this MAJOR mistake and multiple employees laughed and joked about this horrible incident while we sat there without any sort of explanation or understanding. I'm honestly appalled by this experience and really have no desire to ever return to this museum ever again. read more

It's big, really freaking big! I'm not just talking about Sue the T-Rex, either! A great place to spend several hours (or even a whole day) getting lost and learning about the history of both the natural world and human civilizations. Treat the field museum like you would a prominent art museum. Make a game plan ahead of time and decide what you want to see. The museum has natural history, of course, with rocks/minerals/gemstones and loads of animals, birds, and dinosaurs! They have Sue the T-Rex too! (one of the most complete T-Rex fossils anywhere). Not all of the exhibits are connected to natural history. There are various exhibits related to the human history of human cultures. This includes African, Pacific, Native, and Asian cultures. There are also special exhibits. Don't miss the one where you are "shrunk" to smaller than an ant and transported underground. There is also a great one where the spectrum of natural colors is showcased. What may be worth skipping is the movie. While the theatre is 3D-capable, it feels very old-school. While interesting, the film on the T-Rex also felt old-school (despite a 2010 release). Finally, some of the plaques explaining what is displayed are a bit worn. Then again, natural history museums were more of a thing before 65" TVs, Netflix, and Google was a thing. Hence, a few signs of aging are forgivable. read more

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Came as an adult chaperone on a high school field trip with our English Learner students; I have been here a handful of times on my own times prior to this event. I didn't realize they moved Sue! We had a strict timeline to follow so we only got to see 2 exhibits. Students had to fill out a couple worksheets while they were there; it took away the authenticity of enjoying a museum for the first time & made them focus solely on finding the answers throughout the exhibit Generally speaking- I know some exhibits you have to pay extra for; I think you can add on when you first purchase tickets online. I also know there are free days though those days are complete chaos since so many people try to go! It's such a well known museum & a staple of Chicago, it's certainly a place to visit more than once. It seemed like a lot of our students had a good time visiting. read more

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Brilliant. Outstanding. The amount of content that the Field Museum holds is almost overwhelming in a sense. It makes you want to immerse yourself into every aspect of this museum. There's just... so much. So much to see, so much to learn, so much to explore. Without a doubt, this is not a museum that you should only visit once. This is a museum where you will see something different every single time that you're here. And by "see" I mean experience. Wow. Quite literally the most immersive and diverse historical museum that I've ever seen. It not only explores the history of different cultures, but it also touches deeply on nature and archaeology. It's the true evolution of self from plant species to reptiles to the post-evolution era. The name "field" museum makes it seem like it only touches on fossils and dinosaurs, but there's so much history packed inside of this museum. I won't bore you with specifics about the exhibits since you will ultimately experience that for yourself while in the museum. However, I will mention that my favorite exhibits were the Egyptian, African, and Naturistic exhibits. I also thoroughly enjoyed the special color exhibit, but I'm sure that this one is no longer available since they switch the special exhibits on a regular basis. I really loved the Egyptian exhibit here. Not only were the art pieces captivating, but the excerpts were super informative and the entire setup made me feel like I was actually in a small part of Egypt. The African Museum was also very interesting. I feel like many museums often clump Africa together when there are so many different countries in Africa. This exhibit did a wonderful job of highlighting a few of Africa's smaller and lesser known countries and also separating the different cultures of Africa. The nature walk was really beautiful. Both the plants and animals really looked and seemed realistic. It was such a pleasant part of the museum. Definitely wear comfortable shoes and allot yourself at least a few hours to get through at least a good portion of the museum. It's huge and there's a lot to see here. Also a quick side note; don't eat at the field bistro unless it's absolutely necessary. The food is awful and expensive. If you have a CityPass, this is one of the options that's included with the pass. Would absolutely recommend a visit to the Field Museum! read more

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Really cool spot to geek out over nearly 40 million natural artifacts and specimens in our planet. Their mission fuels a journey of discovery across time to enable solutions for a brighter future rich in nature and culture. Since opening the Museum in 1894, they continue to research the objects in their collections, as well as document previously unknown species, conserve ecosystems in our backyard and across the globe, educate budding scientists, invite cross-cultural conversation, and more--all to ensure that our planet thrives for generations to come. It's a vast museum with towering dinosaur fossils, a variety of rocks - you can easily spend the day wandering through the exhibits. You can also host big events here- one was currently being set up in the first floor as we tried to get our last touring in before closing. Overall a nice place to cool off and explore! read more

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Right across from Soldier Field and next to the Shedd Aquarium. This is a 3 story monster of a building. I'm going to start with my biggest negative first. There is no coat check or lockers to store your heavy winter coats. This is a huge negative to me having to carry my heavy winter coat everywhere. I don't care if it's free or $5 like at Shedd, this is a bad oversight of the Field. Next my biggest piece of advice. Make this your only plan of the day. You could easily spend 6 hours here. I sadly only planned for about 2 1/2 hours and only saw maybe 40%. Thankfully it was the 40% I most wanted to see. This place can be quite the maze. Wandering in multiple directions in each exhibit. I saw dinosaurs and Gems. I saw Chinese Jade and Roman Jewelry. I saw Pacific Islanders exhibits of all sorts. I saw meteorites and fools gold. Plus this was just the 3rd floor. There is something for everyone here to see and love. This and Shedd are probably the two best attractions in Chicago. Overall an easy 5 star review. Would I return? Duh, I have another 60% to enjoy. Next time I'll come with plenty of time. read more

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A great afternoon spent here! I love dinosaurs and that's definitely one of the things that attracted me to visit. Aside from the famous Sue, there are so many dinosaur fossils on display. I didn't think I'd enjoy the taxidermy area with what felt like hundreds of different animals. It's craY to see how large some of these animals are. It's really well done. The Egyptian area was also fascinating. A great collection of artifacts there. It's an incredible museum that's worth a visit if you're in Chicago. read more

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Oh my goodness! This place is amazing. We arrived to Chicago for a family death and decided to gain some type of experience during our visit. This place surely heightened the spirits and was a great addition to our travel scrapbook. There was not one exhibit or display that was disappointing. We learned something new at every display and the All Access Pass is a must! We will surely be back because we feel like we may have "missed some stuff" (sarcasm: everyone wanted to come back ) read more

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American Classic. If you've never been to Chicago this is a must see! Former midwesterner in the Windy City for a work meeting-- I remember coming here as a kid. Our company rented out the museum for a happy hour and awards dinner-- the atmosphere and Sue the T-Rex never disappoints! read more

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You need one full day to get through this museum! This is by far the best dinosaur museum I have ever been to in the United States. This museum is very large and there are plenty of relics to see. So please, read everything, this place is a plethora of knowledge that you cannot find anywhere else. My husband took me here for my birthday to meet Sue, and I was absolutely impressed by how beautiful and well preserved she was. Overall great place to visit as an adult or an adult with kids. I highly recommend this museum. read more

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I paid only $30 for the basic admission and that gets you access to pretty much every exhibit so that's a pretty decent value I thought. The building is massive as are the dinosaurs- you must visit Sue the tyrannosaurus! I especially loved the gem exhibit though who doesn't appreciate a giant sloth? Fun museum store too. If you like science and history and nature this is a great spot to visit. I really breezed through, checking out my favorites and skipping what didn't interest me enough. read more

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WOW! The building itself was just beautiful and just WOW. So many exhibits. So much to see and do. We spent a little over 2 hours walking through exhibits and didn't even get through it all. I can see why this museum is a Chicago treasure. So much information to absorb. Stuff you may have learned when you were in school but even more extensive than what we learned in school. When we visited there was a choir of children singing in front of the elephants. Their voices echoed in that building beautifully. This is a must visit if you have never visited Chicago. Shoot it's a place to visit every time you visit if there is an exhibit that you either missed last time you visited or if they added it since. Everyone was so helpful. Bathrooms were clean. Water fountains everywhere to fill your water bottle. They even have a little cafe where you can grab a snack or a sando or something. You can make it an adventure and after the museum go to the planetarium and/or Aquarium. Loved everything about this place! read more

My favorite museum in Chicago! There is so much to see and learn about that you really will be in there all day! We spent about 5 hours in the museum and felt like we needed more time. Every exhibit is captivating and really interesting. My favorite was the ancient Egypt exhibit. There's all kinds of exhibits for everyone. I highly recommend it for adults and teens. Although, I don't really think little children will be all that interested. It was my second time visiting the Field Museum and I still loved it and found it interesting. read more

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