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Field Museum

Natural history museum

4.7(27539 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 5 p.m.
Field Museum

About

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

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Field Museum:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (312) 922-9410
  • 💰
    Price Range
    Expensive
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    Hours
    Monday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Wednesday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Friday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Saturday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Assistive hearing loop: Has assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Gender-neutral washroom: Has gender-neutral washroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restaurant: Has restaurant
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot

Nearby

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