Field Museum, Chicago: Photos, Reviews & Location

State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.

At a glance

#38 of 131 Tourist attractions in Chicago #9 of 33 Museums in Chicago

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

2.2 km from the center of Chicago

Rating breakdown

5 ★81%
4 ★14%
3 ★3%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

fieldmuseum.org

+1 312-922-9410

Quick facts

What is the rating of Field Museum?: Field Museum is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 47,437 reviews.
How does Field Museum rank in Chicago?: Field Museum is #38 of 131 Tourist attractions in Chicago by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Field Museum located?: 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States — 2.2 km from the center of Chicago.
How can I contact Field Museum?: Phone: +1 312-922-9410 · Website: fieldmuseum.org

Fascinating museum! Explored the ancestors exhibit to delve into Native American history, ventured through the Egyptian section, and marveled at Sue the T-Rex along with numerous other dinosaurs. An incredible experience!

Kuljit Bahia 2024 Jan 11

I visited with my daughter over christmas and we both loved the place. The exhibits are great and staff are really welcoming. Special hello to Sunshine who welcomed us on arrival. She was amazing!

It is very family friendly and the local bus drops you off right outside.

Highly recommend a visit. You can see the whole place in 4 or 5 hours at a slow pace.

Wojciech Zawadzki 2024 Jan 05

The enormous Field Museum is a captivating blend of history and science. Its vast halls house diverse exhibits, from ancient civilizations to natural wonders. Walking through, you embark on an immersive adventure, exploring towering dinosaur skeletons, ancient artifacts, and interactive displays. The museum's commitment to education is evident, fostering a deeper understanding of our world. With its neoclassical architecture, the Field Museum stands not just as a collection but as a dynamic hub of learning, inspiring curiosity and leaving a lasting impression on visitors.

Philli Tweetie 2023 Dec 24

Spectacular! From the moment you step into the museum until you leave! The Field Museum in Chicago is widely praised for its fascinating exhibits, diverse collections, and engaging educational programs. Visitors appreciate its emphasis on natural history and the impressive displays, making it a must-visit destination for those interested in science and culture. You will love it!

David Blumberg 2023 Dec 21

Field Museum located at 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 is an awesome Natural History Museum with tons and tons of exhibitions. Fossils galore too! Egyptian, African, Asian, Dinosaurs l, Minerals too - all great. Only complaint is the signage as it is terrible! Very easy to get lost and end up finally finding an exit only to find out that it’s closed and or emergency only. That got exhausting quickly…….. not good!!! Staff was great, helpful and friendly too. But please, please improve the songs so that people know how to exit that maze!!!

Olga Gretsova 2023 Nov 13

The large museum is located on three floors. Be prepared to spend a whole day if you want to go around and see all the exhibitions, and maybe not just one)). The queue at the checkout was not long, but the service was very slow. At the time of the visit, the weather outside was cool, all visitors were wearing outerwear, but the wardrobe was not working. According to employees, the wardrobe opens in mid-November. If you come alone with two children, be prepared to wear three jackets, which is very inconvenient.
The museum is interesting if, as a child, you adored dinosaurs and loved Indian games, or if you are delighted with zoology and archeology. The average tourist may find this museum a bit boring and too big compared to other technology museums. So when I'm making a list of museums to visit in Chicago, this one definitely won't be at the top of my list.

Ayse 2023 Oct 25

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.

Catrina Gilbert 2023 Oct 25

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.

Christopher Merrill 2023 Oct 23

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.

Kurt Goetzinger 2023 Oct 22

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.

Anthony R 2023 Oct 08

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.

Margie W 2023 Sep 19

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.

Lucy Yep. 2023 Sep 18

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!

John J 2023 Sep 16

The Field Museum is one my absolute favorite places and an amazing natural history museum!

They have fantastic dinosaur exhibits - Sue was updated since the last time I visited and her new room is awesome.

Very cool exhibit on ancient Egypt. They have so many exhibits you could send days here (ancient Americas, mammals, birds, rocks and minerals, Africa). Also, the museum building itself is beautiful and a piece of history.

Rotating exhibits are also top notch obviously. They also have a kid zone in the basement. My 2 and 4 year old loved the exhibits throughout the museum. Dino’s we’re a hit obviously for them.