The Field Museum
Located on half an acre of Grant Park's Museum Campus, this comprehensive natural history museum contains extensive exhibits that feature objects from many times and destinations, making it an essential stop for families with children of all ages (as well as any fans of the "Indiana Jones" movies). Inside Ancient Egypt exhibit, which includes a reconstruction of a three-story Egyptian tomb as well as interactive representations of life on the Nile, and the Restoring Earth area in the Abbott Hall of Conservation, where visitors can learn more about sustainability through hands-on activities, are two of the most popular attractions at the museum.
However, no trip to The Field Museum would be complete without spending some time with SUE, the museum's T. rex, who also happens to be the largest and most complete T. rex ever discovered. Sue is 42 feet in length from snout to tail, and she has a mouthful of 58 fangs that are really horrifying. This museum, according to visitors, has a lot to offer, so plan on spending at least a few hours here. Also, consider getting a Chicago CityPASS or a Go Chicago Card, both of which include admission to the Museum of Science and Industry. Additionally, the Chicago, Illinois CityPASS includes admission to a 3-D film.
There is no admission after 4 p.m. at the Field Museum, which is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The general entry price is $24 for adults and $17 for children ages 3 to 11 in the general admission section. The museum's special exhibitions and 3-D theater are not included in the admission price. Restrooms, two restaurants, and a gift shop are available on the premises, and three main parking lots are available on the Museum Campus. Parking close, however, is subject to additional costs, so taking the L to Roosevelt or a Divvy bike and parking at the Museum Campus station is recommended. There are further bus stops nearby for the numbers 130 and 146. Many of the city's most popular Segway excursions make a point of passing by the museum on their way to and from their destinations. Visit the Field Museum's website to find out more about the attraction's exhibitions, facilities, and policies, as well as to make reservations.