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(Average Yelp Rating: 4.0) (451 Reviews)
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Contact Information

1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
United States

+1 312 922 9410

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/No
Neighborhood
South Loop
Type
Local History & Culture, Other, General History
Hours

Mon to Sun from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

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Travel from ancient civilizations through modern times, viewing remnants of bygone cultures and traditions. Get the inside story on Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur skeleton, or view preserved man-eating lions and other animals. For a truly subterranean experience, check out the Underground Adventure, an exhibit dedicated to soil and how it sustains life, or just relax at one of several places to eat. Free for members, teachers and military personnel. Chicago residents receive a discount. See website for online ticketing, visitor guide, and extended hours.

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TravelMuse Reviews ( 1 Review ) Back To Top

laughing.sphinx
By laughing.sphinx
May 24, 2009

Overall worth it!

I like the Field Museum, but have to say that I was underwhelmed. There were some exhibits that fascinated me, though, and I loved finally getting to see Sue!

yelp Reviews (451 Reviews) Back to Top

Emily T.
(Rating: 4.0) By Emily T.
May 16, 2013

If you're a tourist, you'll be happy to know that they offer not only a coat check, but also a bag/suitcase check for a small fee. This came in handy for...
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Steve N.
(Rating: 4.0) By Steve N.
May 7, 2013

The Field Museum of Chicago overall deserves 4 stars. However, I was looking for a way to rate the specific exhibition called "Creatures of Light" which I...
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Lesley S.
(Rating: 5.0) By Lesley S.
May 3, 2013

Way cool Museum to go to! After seeing many reviews of this place and being lured in by the beauty of the building we found our way to the desk. I already...
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Reviews (see all) Back to Top

By Nikole L.
2009-11-07
This has been a favorite since I was a kid! Lots of neat things, and tons to learn.
By Ashley B.
2009-09-26
My personal favorite, especially if you're an anthropology geek like me.  The Evolving Planet exhibition is awesome, specifically the Homi...
By Kate E.
2009-02-22
One of the best Natural History Museums.  The gem collection is really great and you can't forget Sue. They also have frequent touring exh...

Trekaroo Reviews (12 Reviews see all) Back to Top

By minnemom
2009-03-18
Fossils in the Floor and More
The Field Museum is huge!  Sue, the big dinosaur, is one of the main attractions, but my kids loved making a giant world map with ...
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By michipo
2009-03-18
Nice
The field museum houses so much it's a great place to explore. There is so much to see - when we last went there they ...
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By bridgets
2009-03-18
not crazy about this museum
we didn't have a great time at the field museum. i think it has to do with your interest level in history. we also found ...
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By asmpman
2009-03-18
Good on a rainy day
This is not my favorite museum in downtown Chicago, but it's still a good one. Location is right by the lakefront, so you can't beat ...
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By tiki11
2009-03-18
Experience Nature
You have to experience the fun ! Don't be afraid to take the train. It was just a short walk from the Red line Roosevelt ...
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By frankey9999
2009-03-18
Field Museum
My family and I have been to the field museum a few times and absolutly love the dinosaurs!-especially my son. My husband and I love ...
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Yahoo Travel Reviews (76 Reviews see all) Back to Top

By Dissatisfied
2008-08-25
Excellent!!!!
Like: beautiful museum; great exhibits; exhibits are up close and personal (you feel like you are walking with the dinosaurs); learned a lot; i...
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By A Yahoo! Contributor
2008-05-26
its ok
the building itself is very impressive, its beautiful, but the displays seemed not taken care of, they could defaintly do alot more with it. It...
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By Brooke F
2008-03-25
Wish I had more time
I only had two full days in Chicago and I really didn't want to spend my time in museuems. I decided to go here when I found out that the Lions...
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By Fish
2008-01-18
Little Dissapointed
Maybe its because im not really that into history and stuff of that nature, but i was a little dissapointed....was expecting way more, so maybe...
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By A Yahoo! Contributor
2007-11-15
Some good, some bad.
The Field Museum is pretty interesting. My parents, boyfriend and myself all visited over the summer and we had an okay time. It was well worth...
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By A Yahoo! Contributor
2007-10-24
grand place
large place with many atracktions like sue a giant t-rex. and the lions that killed hunderds. I whould go Wheles,
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CitySearch Reviews (16 Reviews see all) Back to Top

By ppeter54
2006-11-17
FANTASTIC
This museum is so diverse. There are so many different exhibits to see. You can spend many hours here. We are members even though we live in In...
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By Contributor
2006-10-18
See the world's largest Tyrannosaurus rex, Egyptian tombs and a hall of priceless gems at Chicago's natural history museum.
OverviewThe Field Museum has made a name for itself with media splashes like the Tyrannosaurus rex (aka "Sue") exhibit as well as mainstays
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By jennie59
2006-07-12
Don't waste your money on King Tut
The museum on the whole is awesome, but don't waste your money on King Tut. He's not even there! The attraction was over-crowded; and since m...
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By ajesusfreak316
2006-07-08
King Tut exhibit was a disappointment!
I had been looking forward to seeing the King Tut exhibit for months. The way it was billed in the advertising truly made it sound as though t...
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By cheeseheadinhoosierville
2006-02-16
Don't waste your money on the Pompeii Exhibit
The Pompeii exhibit was so overcrowded, it was ridiculous! You could get more out of a book I believe. DO see the Egyptian exhibit, artifacts a...
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By bluehensfan
2005-08-29
Somewhat boring...
While the musuem features the most well-preserved fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton as well as a life-sized Egyptian tomb, the endless vari...
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