The Field Museum

1400 S Lake Shore Dr, at McFetridge Dr, 60605

About

The Field Museum of Natural History (shortened to Field Museum) is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It sits on Lake Shore Drive next to Lake Michigan, part of a scenic complex known as the Museum Campus Chicago. The museum collections contain over 21 million specimens,[2] of which only a small portion are ever on display. The president of the museum is Richard W. Lariviere.[3]
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Must do

"must-see sites in chicago! read more"

"must do!"

What people dont like

"i mean really big."

"blow on down to the field museum on this windy thursday and say hello to sue the t.rex."

"a wide selection of penny smashing machines are located on the lower level family area."

"some cases in the dioramas had weird labels and the imax was not really an imax."

"the posted admission prices are high, but there's an unlisted "basic admission" price that is less."

"the oceanic exhibit is closed indefinitely."

"the girl at the front desk is extremely rude."

"come check out green home chicago downstairs by the east entrance; kids will love the recycling relay game !"

"don't be a sad panda."

"here on a busy day...really annoying to be around all of these trashy people at such a classy museum."

"really, get another job is you are not happy working here."

"onsite food choice is limited to mcdonalds, vending machines, & a bakery"

"closes at 5pm and last ticket sold at 4pm..... so lame"

"gold & underground exhibits not worth it."

Useful Tips

"best exhibit: evolving earth"

"we just found out that we won the 10th annual america’s best restroom contest, sponsored by cintas corp.!"

"use your aaa card to receive a discount on admission... then go to the ancient egypt exhibit because it's so awesome!"

"check out restoring earth, it is the best!"

"tomato soup is awesome!"

"don't miss the exhibits about the columbian fair !"

"west side entrance is best way to get inside."

"great location for a team building event!"

"the field museum is nominated for best museum for the family in our hipsqueak awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!"

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"wonderful the show in 3d with sue the dinosaur guess star"

"all ages can get the kids meal, great deal!"

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"avoid being in a line"

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