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Field Museum - Chicago

1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
(Museum Campus)
Chicago IL, 60605
Phone: 312.922.9410
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Come to see Sue, the World’s Largest Tyrannosaurus Rex and stay for all of the other amazing exhibits that give you a glimpse into the world we live In. Look into other cultures, plant life, rocks and fossils, animals in their natural environment, and meet "Bushman," a Lowland Gorilla who lived out his life at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo.

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Specialty: Museum of Natural History, known for its lifelike exhibits of animals in their natural surroundings

Hours:
Daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Last admission is at 4:00 pm

Closed Christmas Day

Prices: Adults - $12.00
Children 4-11 years old - $7.00

Seniors and Students with ID - $14.00

Chicago Residents receive a discount with proof of residency

Discount days: Mondays and Tuesdays

Credit Cards: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express

Parking: $15.00 per day. Check during Chicago Bears season when games are played at Soldier Field.

ADA: Wheelchair accessible strollers are also available.

Location: Museum Campus

In 1893 the Columbian Museum of Chicago was opened to house the biological and anthropological collection assembled for the Columbian Exposition of 1893. In 1905 it changed its name to honor a major benefactor, Marshall Field, and to better reflect its mission: A museum dedicated to the field of natural sciences. In 1921 the Museum was moved from Jackson Park, the location of the Columbian Exposition, to its present location, a 57-acre lakefront park that makes up the Museum Campus. The other two museums are the Adler Planetarium and John G. Shedd Aquarium.

In addition to animals, plants and geology, the Museum also host exhibits on culture and religion. Being on the same campus as the other two museums and located on Chicago’s beautiful lakefront, one could easily spend a whole day here.

Home to Sue, the world’s largest and most well preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex, you can watch videos of the restoration or touch casts of Sue’s bones. If you like dinosaurs, with the opening of Dino Zone in 2006, this is definitely the place for you. There are also other wonderful exhibits; Highlights of the cultures of Africa, Ancient Egypt, Eskimos and Northwest Coast Indians and Native Americans.

Tip: Watch technicians chisel fossils from rock in the McDonald's Fossil Preparatory Lab on the second floor.

Food choices include a McDonald’s and a Corner Bakery, and picnic seating is available.

The Perfect Place For: Discovering and learning about the world we live in

Events Calendar

Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids
From: March 19 2008 To: September 01 2008

Since the dawn of time, creatures of the unknown have fascinated cultures the world over. From medieval fire-breathing dragons to the magical powers of the unicorn, mythic creatures have captured the imagination.

Now, examine the legend and the science behind some of the most fascinating creatures ever invented. Enter the fabled world of dragons, journey to the depths of the ocean and soar above the clouds to uncover the origins of the powerful, dangerous and magical beings that have been a part of the human experience for thousands of years.

Evolving Planet
From: February 16 2008 To: February 16 2009
Permanent Exhibition:
This exhibit showcases 4 billion years of change aims to state a case for evolution. Collections of spectacular extinct animals–from trilobites to dinosaurs– brought to life through high–tech exhibit techniques, computer graphics, and model making.

Inside Ancient Egypt
From: February 16 2008 To: February 16 2009
Permanent Exhibition:
Explore two of the original chambers from the tomb of Unis–ankh. View more than 1,400 rare artifacts and treasures of ancient Egypt.

Man–Eating Lions of Tsavo
From: February 16 2008 To: February 16 2009
Permanent Exhibition:
See the two lions that terrorized Tsavo in 1898, killing nearly 140 railway workers in a nine (9) month period.

George Washington Carver
From: February 01 2008 To: July 06 2008

Exhibition runs February 1st to July 6, 2008
A look at the remarkable altruist, who, born into slavery, overcame incredible odds to make lasting contributions to the fields of science, education and agriculture lessons particularly relevant to today's conservation movement.

Crown Family PlayLab
From: November 01 2007 To: November 01 2008
Crown Family Play Lab - Permanent Exhibit
Offers six (6) themed play areas bursting with amazing things to do, and see. Watch your little explorer dig up dinosaur bones, grind corn in a pueblo, and put on an animal costume and crawl, hop, or fly! See a young adventurer’s delight in making music, playing scientist, or stomping on dinosaur footprints.
You can also host your child's birthday party at the Crown Family PlayLab

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