Field Museum of Natural History Tickets Chicago
- DurationValid 1 day
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- Meeting pointThe Field Museum, 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Museum Campus - entrance depends on the option
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Overview
These tickets open the doors of the Field Museum of Natural History on Chicago's Museum Campus. Your default option is general admission, valid for entry at any time on the date you choose, covering the museum's public galleries: dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, gemstones, world cultures and wildlife. An early access option adds entry to the galleries an hour before opening and a guided tour of the dinosaurs with a museum expert. It is self-guided otherwise, with no hotel pickup, and ideal for families and curious travellers.
Highlights
- General admission to the Field Museum's public galleries, valid any time on your chosen date
- SUE, one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons ever found
- Inside Ancient Egypt with a re-created tomb and mummies
- Gemstones, world cultures and wildlife in a grand historic building
- Optional early access with a guided dinosaur tour, depending on the option you choose
- On the lakefront Museum Campus beside the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium
Full Description
The Field Museum on Chicago's Museum Campus
The Field Museum of Natural History stands on Lake Shore Drive in the Museum Campus, a lakefront park that also holds the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. Its columned marble building dates from the early 1920s, and the collection began with the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Searching for Field Museum tickets is the first step to one of Chicago's great family days out.
If you are asking how to get to the Field Museum, take a bus or a taxi from the Loop, or walk from the nearby stations along the lakefront. Field Museum opening hours are usually daily with a last entry an hour before closing, but hours change by season, so check the booking panel.
SUE the T. rex and the dinosaur galleries
SUE is the museum's star: a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that is among the largest and most complete ever discovered, displayed with its enormous skull. Around SUE, the Evolving Planet gallery follows life on Earth from the first single-celled organisms through the age of dinosaurs and beyond.
Older children love the fossils and the scale of the skeletons. In the grand central hall you also meet a cast of a giant titanosaur, one of the biggest animals to have walked the Earth. With the early access option, you follow a museum expert around the dinosaurs before the crowds arrive.
Inside Ancient Egypt, gems and world cultures
Inside Ancient Egypt lets you walk through a re-created tomb and see mummies, coffins and everyday objects from the time of the pharaohs. It is a highlight for families and a natural comparison to the Egyptian Museum if you are also planning a trip to Cairo.
Elsewhere the museum displays sparkling gems and jewellery, halls of Pacific and Chinese cultures, and dioramas of mammals from Africa and beyond. Is the Field Museum worth visiting? For anyone who enjoys natural history, yes, and you can easily spend half a day here.
Planning your Field Museum visit
The best time to visit the Field Museum is a weekday morning outside school holidays, when the galleries are quieter. Your general admission ticket covers the public exhibits; some special exhibitions may need a separate ticket, depending on the option you choose.
After your visit, walk along the lakefront to the Shedd Aquarium or the planetarium for skyline views. Wear comfortable shoes and allow between three and five hours for the museum, since the halls are large and it is easy to lose track of time. Families with young children can pick two or three favourite galleries and leave the rest for another day.
Itinerary
- Arrive at the Field MuseumShow your ticket at the entrance on Lake Shore Drive; early access guests enter before opening.
- Stanley Field HallStart in the grand central hall with the titanosaur cast.
- SUE and Evolving PlanetSee SUE the T. rex and the fossil galleries, allowing about an hour.
- Inside Ancient EgyptWalk through the tomb and mummies gallery.
- Gems and world culturesFinish with the gems and the cultural halls before heading out to the lakefront.
What's included
- General admission to the museum
- Access to all general admission exhibitions
- Valid at any time on the date chosen
- Booklet in English
Not included
- Ticketed exhibitions
- Guided tour
- Parking
- Food and drinks
Is this right for you?
Great for
- History and culture lovers
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 4.7/5 by past travellers
Not suitable for
- Visitors with mobility problems who cannot manage long walking distances without support (wheelchair access is available)
- Guests who need a guided tour but booked general admission (the guided tour is part of the early access option only)
Meeting point
There is no hotel pickup. Go to the Field Museum at 1400 South Lake Shore Drive, on Chicago's Museum Campus, and show your ticket on your phone at the entrance. If you booked the early access option, follow the arrival time in your confirmation and meet your museum guide at the point named there.
Important information
- General admission tickets are valid for entry at any time on the date you select during opening hours.
- The early access option gives entry an hour before opening plus a guided dinosaur tour with a museum expert.
- Opening hours change by season and last entry is usually an hour before closing.
- Some special exhibitions may need a separate ticket depending on the option.
- Parking at the museum is available for an extra charge and is not included.
- Wheelchair access is available throughout the public galleries.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much do Field Museum tickets cost?
The price depends on the option and age category. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for adults and children for each option.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. Tickets are for entry only; you make your own way to the museum.
How long should I spend at the Field Museum?
Plan three to five hours; families often stay longer.
Is the Field Museum suitable for children?
Yes. SUE the T. rex, the Egypt tomb and the dinosaur galleries are favourites with children.
What should I wear or bring?
Comfortable shoes and a light bag. Food and drink may only be allowed in designated areas.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, when your date is available in the booking panel.
What is the difference between the options?
General admission gives entry to the public galleries at any time on your date. Early access adds an hour before opening and a guided dinosaur tour.
Where is SUE the T. rex?
SUE is displayed in the Evolving Planet gallery, and staff can direct you when you arrive.
Does the ticket include guided tours?
Only the early access option includes a guided tour. General admission is self-guided.
What are the Field Museum opening hours?
The museum is usually open daily with last entry an hour before closing, but hours change by season.
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