Field Museum

Chicago, Illinois

Field Museum

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Category: Museums

About

Location Summary

The Field Museum is a world-renowned natural history museum located on Chicago's Museum Campus. It was established to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.

Exhibits and Collections

The museum is home to 'SUE', the largest and most complete T. rex skeleton ever found. Other major exhibits include the Hall of Gems, Inside Ancient Egypt, and the Grainger Hall of Gems.

Visitor Information

Open daily, the museum offers general admission and all-access passes. It features 3D movies, educational workshops, and dining facilities like the Field Bistro and Explorer Cafe.

Special Features

The Field Museum conducts cutting-edge scientific research and conservation efforts worldwide. Its massive neoclassical building is a landmark in itself, housing over 40 million artifacts and specimens.