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Field Museum

1400 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr · Chicago, IL

Why you should go…

Say hello to SUE, the most complete T. rex ever found, then wander from an ancient Egyptian tomb to glittering gem halls and towering totem poles. The Field's collections span 40 million artifacts, so every visit turns up something new. It's a full-day adventure for dinosaur kids of all ages.

  • #natural history
  • #dinosaurs
  • #museum campus
  • #kids

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Field Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Family Favorite

    Shedd Aquarium

    $25–$50

    Belugas, dolphins, and 32,000 aquatic animals on the Museum Campus lakefront.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Attractions

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    Adler Planetarium

    $25–$50

    America's first planetarium, perched on Northerly Island with dome sky shows and the best skyline view in Chicago.

    0.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Buckingham Fountain

    Free

    Grant Park's grand 1927 fountain fires its center jet skyward every hour, with music-and-lights shows after dusk.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
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    Big Bus Tours Chicago

    $25–$50

    Open-top, hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus tours looping past Chicago's downtown landmarks.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
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    The Art Institute of Chicago

    $25–$50

    Home of American Gothic and a world-famous Impressionist collection, guarded by two bronze lions.

    1.0 mi awayMore like this

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    Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Money Museum

    Free

    Free exhibit on money and the U.S. economy inside the Chicago Fed's Loop headquarters.

    1.2 mi awayMore like this