Published on Jan, 2025

Absolutely impressive! Make sure to select what you want to see because (at least in our case) one day was not enough for us to see the whole museum. The Egyptian and the Polynesian exhibitions are particularly great in terms of museography and of the items they hold. It feels a bit wrong that they are so far from the countries they belong to, but at least they are well preserved and can be appreciated by the visitors. It is more of a mix between a natural history museum and an ethnographic museum, because it has areas dedicated to cultures from around the world. We also visited the temporary exhibition on Cats and Felines. It was good overall though I think it should make more emphasis on important topics like environmental issues and conservation efforts, instead of making the conclusion about “sharing funny pictures of your pets”. Makes it seem childish and unimportant —which it’s not. The lockers have an additional charge, but at least they are affordable and easy to use. They should be included within the fare in my opinion, because (at least in winter) they are a necessity, not a luxury. The restrooms are clean and the staff is kind. The shop has interesting items but is ridiculously overpriced, so don’t even bother. In conclusion, this museums makes for a whole day visit, and is really worth it.

Published on Jan, 2025

Definitely 5 out of 5 came for our engagement and it was perfect! Would recommend for a weekend trip with the family as well staff was friendly and building was very clean

Published on Jan, 2025

We spent an interesting and educational cold January day at the museum. We bought our tickets through TripAdvisor on line and walked right in; there was an additional charge for the special Cats exhibit that was worth the price. This was my first visit to the museum. It is large and comprehensive. We spent 5 hours there and did not come close to seeing everything. Plenty to see when we return to Chicago!

Published on Dec, 2024

The Field Museum is an excellent family activity. We had fun wandering through the exhibits and gift shop.

Published on Dec, 2024

Great museum! Plan to spend a few hours as there is much to see. All of the dinosaur stuff is great! Especially SUE Must go if in Chicago.