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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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After the Age of Dinosaurs
What happened once the dinosaurs were gone: plants and animals reshaped Earth into a lush tropical world of new giants and tiny survivors, told through fossils, touchable casts and immersive media.
Pokémon Fossil Museum
Fossil Pokémon such as Tyrantrum and Archeops are set side by side with the real fossils that inspired them, including SUE the T. rex. North American debut of the touring Japanese exhibition.
Penguin Island 3D
A 3D film voyage to the hidden world of penguins, screening in the museum's giant-screen theatre.
The Creator's Game
A display on the Indigenous history of lacrosse, the game given by the Creator, and its enduring meaning for Native nations across North America.
Cleopatra & Egypt's Sunken Cities
More than 200 objects raised from ancient Egyptian ports underwater, centred on Isis, Aphrodite, Helen of Troy and queens Cleopatra and Arsinoe II.
Permanent Collections
Cyrus Tang Hall of China
Sacred stone guardians open onto 10,000 years of Chinese history: a Qing dynasty emperor's silk robe, a bustling late-Ming festival scene and objects that still echo today.
Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories
Co-created with Native advisors and curators, this hall tells stories of self-determination, resilience and continuity in the words of Native people themselves.
Máximo the Titanosaur
A 122-foot cast of Patagotitan mayorum, among the largest dinosaurs ever discovered, stretching the length of Stanley Field Hall with a real fossil foot visitors can touch.
Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet & SUE the T. rex
4.5 billion years of Earth's history across 27,000 square feet, culminating in SUE (the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found) in a suite of their own.
Inside Ancient Egypt
A recreated mastaba tomb and one of the largest US mummy collections. Its Memphis Market section is shut for renovation; the rest closes in early 2027.
Plan Your Visit
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) and CTA bus #146 Museum Campus stop
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Closed 26 November
Closed Thanksgiving Day
| Mon | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–17:00 |
| SatToday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–17:00 |
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.
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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) and 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 Cyrus Tang Hall of China, Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories and Pokémon Fossil Museum.
- 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.
Image credits
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- Field MuseumPaul Sableman via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
- Cyrus Tang Hall of ChinaField Museum
- Native Truths: Our Voices, Our StoriesField Museum
- Pokémon Fossil MuseumPeter Pawinski / Field Museum
- After the Age of DinosaursField Museum
- Penguin Island 3DField Museum
- Máximo the TitanosaurLucy Hewett / Field Museum
- Cleopatra & Egypt's Sunken CitiesPhoto: Jerome Delafosse ©Franck Goddio/Hilti Foundation
- Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet & SUE the T. rexLucy Hewett / Field Museum
- Inside Ancient EgyptField Museum
- Shedd AquariumDiego Delso, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museum of Contemporary PhotographyAjay Suresh via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
- Adler PlanetariumMichael Barera, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Art Institute of ChicagoDiego Delso, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0