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State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Keep in mind that the North entrance is closed and you must take the East entrance.
We used our Chicago pass to get access to the museum, which also granted us free access to one of the following three exhibits: Underground Adventure (suited for kids), China and First Kings of Europe, which was a nice surprise.
I would recommend grabbing a map on your way in. We tried to freestyle it, which is definitely also possible, but you might get 'lost' as it is a huge museum with lots of different halls.
You can touch a real dinosaur bone at the science lab, which is very cool.
We used our Chicago pass to get access to the museum, which also granted us free access to one of the following three exhibits: Underground Adventure (suited for kids), China and First Kings of Europe, which was a nice surprise.
I would recommend grabbing a map on your way in. We tried to freestyle it, which is definitely also possible, but you might get 'lost' as it is a huge museum with lots of different halls.
You can touch a real dinosaur bone at the science lab, which is very cool.
Amazing museum. It is huge so it will take you more than one day to get through it!!! The dinosaur exhibit was unlike any I’ve seen before! Walk through each known earth extinction event with fossils from each period. Plus Sue the T Rex is on display.
Worth every penny. IL residents have access to free days and receive discounts on other days. Just have an ID with proof of residence. This place is MASSIVE. Look online and see what exhibits you really want to see. Make a plan. You likely won't be able to see it all in one day so prioritize. The dinosaurs and T-Rex, Sue, are a must.
Amazing natural history museum! So much to see and do for all ages. So much it may take you two visits to get it all in. My great-grandfather was a taxidermist here in the 1920s & 30s and it’s cool to still see some of his work credited on the displays.
The Field Museum has both the best dinosaur and ancient Egypt displays that we have ever seen. This experience today was even better than our last visit. I feel that they upgraded the T Rex exhibit since our last visit. In any event, this is a special, must-see museum, while in Chicago, particularly the dinosaur wing.
Best place to go in a rainy day.
There's so much to see.
I spend 5 solid hours and still feel like I haven't seen everything.
I am from California so my entrance ticket fee was $30, but I added $13 to upgrade my ticket to enter every special exhibition.
I had so much fun even though I am all by myself.
There's so much to see.
I spend 5 solid hours and still feel like I haven't seen everything.
I am from California so my entrance ticket fee was $30, but I added $13 to upgrade my ticket to enter every special exhibition.
I had so much fun even though I am all by myself.
The museum is a must in Chicago! It is easy to find. The ticket is a little expensive but it is worth at least once. Go with a lot of energy because there are several things to see and enjoy. You have 2 floors full of information and activities to try and learn. It is a good option for kids and adults. The main attraction is Sue the T-rex which is phenomenal. 100% recommended!
