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Field Museum

HistoryNatural HistoryScienceClosed · Opens 9amFrom $30Roosevelt (CTA Red, Orange & Green Lines)

The Field Museum is one of the largest natural history museums in the world, founded in 1894 to house the collections shown at Chicago's World's Columbian Exposition. Its neoclassical marble building on the lakefront Museum Campus holds more than 40 million specimens and artefacts, from meteorites and gemstones to Pacific canoes and Ancient Egyptian mummies. The star attraction is SUE, the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found, displayed in the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet alongside a 122-foot cast of the titanosaur Patagotitan. Alongside the permanent halls the museum runs major ticketed special exhibitions and 3D films, and remains an active research institution with scientists working in public view.

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Getting there

1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

Nearest station: Roosevelt (CTA Red, Orange & Green Lines), Museum Campus/11th Street (Metra Electric District), CTA bus #146 Museum Campus stop

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Hours

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
WedToday09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Admission

From $30

General admission from $30 for out-of-state adults; Chicago residents from $21. Illinois residents get free basic admission on Wednesdays (advance reservation recommended). Special exhibitions such as Pokemon Fossil Museum and 3D films require an add-on ticket.

Nearby

Shedd Aquarium

Children4 min walk

Museum of Contemporary Photography

ArtFree10 min walk

Adler Planetarium

History10 min walk

Art Institute of Chicago

Architecture19 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Field Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Field Museum is $30. General admission from $30 for out-of-state adults; Chicago residents from $21. Illinois residents get free basic admission on Wednesdays (advance reservation recommended). Special exhibitions such as Pokemon Fossil Museum and 3D films require an add-on ticket.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Field Museum?
Field Museum is open Open daily 9:00am-5:00pm, last entry 4:00pm. Closed Thanksgiving (26 November 2026) and Christmas Day (25 December 2026).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Field Museum?
Field Museum is located at 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, United States, in the Museum Campus, Near South Side area of Chicago. The nearest stations are Roosevelt (CTA Red, Orange & Green Lines), Museum Campus/11th Street (Metra Electric District), CTA bus #146 Museum Campus stop.
What can I see at Field Museum?
Colossal lakefront natural history museum: SUE the T. rex, Egyptian mummies and 40 million specimens under one marble roof. Current highlights include Pokémon Fossil Museum, Cyrus Tang Hall of China, Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet & SUE the T. rex.
Do I need to book Field Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Field Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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