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Field Museum, Chicago, IL
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Field Museum

Field Museum is a museum in Chicago, IL, part of the Chicago guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open year-round.

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.

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What's around here?

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