The Field Museum

As soon as you enter the door, you will see the museum's treasure, Sue, the world's largest existing dinosaur fossil, which occupies half of the hall and is truly spectacular.



I'd previously looked up the China and jade galleries, which Mom was interested in. After a quick look at some plant and animal specimens, we headed straight for our destination. The Tang Boying China Pavilion is quite large, and we were the only two visitors. The guide demonstrated the multimedia guide's use of information, with each exhibit having a story behind it. Upon learning that his son was studying at the University of Michigan, we struck up a pleasant conversation while Mom walked around and looked around. Fortunately, the China Pavilion was easy to understand without the annotations. There was a painting of Along the River During the Qingming Festival in the hall, and the multimedia explained some of the fundamental Chinese cultural customs one by one, in English, of course. It was quite fascinating to read through them one by one. There were also calligraphy and paintings, porcelain, and shadow puppetry on display, making the exhibition feel more like a humanities and arts exhibition.



The Jade Exhibition Hall is full of various jades. As soon as you enter, there is a huge piece of jade in the middle. The texture looks very similar to jadeite, and it feels very valuable. Jade articles, jade pendants, jade ruyi... The whole hall is full of these. Those who like jade should not miss it.

I have to say that foreigners have done a great job in this area, and the rich collection is eye-opening.

Next to the aquarium is the Field Museum, which is quite large. As soon as you enter, you will see huge dinosaur fossil specimens.

The more interesting ones are the Americas Pavilion and the Dinosaur DNA Research Center. The traffic flow design in the pavilion makes the whole browsing very smooth.

Founded in 1906, the Field Museum of Natural History spans over six hectares of exhibition space, exploring cultures and environments from around the world. Its collection of over 21 million specimens combines educational exhibitions, academic research, and conservation efforts. The collection includes everything from beetles and mummies to apes and gemstones. The museum boasts diverse exhibition halls, including the Egyptian Necropolis Hall, the Native American Hall, and the Ancient American Hall. The Ancient Egypt exhibit features 5,000 years of hieroglyphics and 23 Egyptian mummies. The Jade Hall houses the largest collection of Chinese jade in North America. The Gem Hall features the world's largest blue topaz. In the Earth's Evolution Hall, visitors can see the "raptor dinosaur"—the only one of its kind in the world.

There are the largest dinosaur fossils in the world here, and this alone is worth going there.

I went today and the ticket prices have changed. My student pass was $33, while the adult pass was $38. Regular tickets are also close to $30. The museum is really well-rounded and well worth a visit, though a bit pricey.

I spent the entire afternoon immersed in this vast museum. Some exhibition halls are VIP-only, and the pass grants VIP access, allowing for unimpeded access. I opted for a 3D movie upon entering, but due to the sheer size of the museum, I ultimately forgo it. The Field Museum's collection is truly dazzling. Upon entering, my gaze is fixed on the largest dinosaur fossil ever discovered: the Patagonian Titanosaur. The Titanosaur is like a small mountain, occupying almost half the hall. On the west side of the first floor are the bird, mammal, and reptile galleries, as well as the Egyptian Gallery. To the east is the American Human Culture Gallery and a small Antarctic Research Gallery. Downstairs is the Underground Adventure Gallery, where you can shrink dozens of times to observe the world of insects underground. The top floor is my favorite part. To the east is the Dinosaur Gallery, and the new home for the Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil, Sue, is under construction and expected to be completed in March 2019. To the east is the educational Planetarium. There's also the Botanical Gallery and the Chinese Jade Gallery. To the east, there's the Cyrus Tang China Pavilion. While not comprehensive, its collection is sufficient to connect Chinese history from the Stone Age to the Qing Dynasty, and there are many fine pieces. To the west, there's a Geology and Minerals Pavilion and a Gemstone Pavilion. During my visit, a couple marveled at each piece of jewelry and then raved about the manufacturer: Tiffany. I couldn't tell if it was Tiffany's fame or if this was half a Tiffany advertising pavilion.

In addition to visiting the museum, the view overlooking the port from outside the museum is also beautiful.

General admission is sufficient; the exhibitions that require additional fees are worse than regular ones. If you've been to the National Museum of Natural History in New York, you don't need to visit this museum.

The animal specimens here are very complete, and the dinosaur fossils are also good.

Overall, there is still a little less dry goods than domestic museums.

The main purpose is to display animals and fossil specimens.

The place is quite big and there are many people on weekends.

$15 for a ticket isn't cheap

Friends who really want to visit the museum can arrive early. When we went there, all the 3D movie tickets were sold out, and the museum closed at five o'clock, so people like us who arrived late at one o'clock in the afternoon could not see the whole museum.

The museum entrance fee is around NT$30, but you can get a discount with your student ID. I recommend buying the all-admission ticket, which also includes a chance to see a movie.

There are many pavilions inside. I found the Mummy Pavilion to be incredibly scary. They had a collection of mummies from Peru and Egypt. I was so scared of them that I couldn't even open my eyes the entire time and had to hold onto my roommate's sleeve to get out. There were also Chinese pavilions and Egyptian pavilions.

My favorite thing is to see the animals. The zoo is full of specimens. Although I feel that it is a bit cruel to the animals, I still think it is quite interesting. The animal specimens are lifelike.

You can also see dinosaur fossils. In addition to Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils, there are also fossils of dinosaurs that are larger than Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Chicago has many great museums, and the Field Museum of Natural History is one of them.

The Field Museum of Natural History is located in the Museum Park area of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is named after Marshall Field, the museum's first major sponsor.

The Field Museum boasts numerous exhibition halls, including the Egyptian Tombs, Jade, Treasures, and Earth Evolution. Covering a wide range of disciplines, its collections and research in anthropology, biology, geology, and zoology are world-class. The exhibits are rich and of high scientific value, including world-class dinosaur fossils (most notably the Tyrannosaurus Rex) and treasures. In addition to the permanent exhibition halls, temporary exhibitions are frequently held, including the Terracotta Warriors exhibition in 2016. This is a truly enriching experience for both children and adults, who will also benefit from it and broaden their horizons.

A dinosaur fossil from the Field Museum is also on display in the departure lounge of Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Take the Red Line to Roosevelt Station, then walk east.

Big Dinosaur, the world's largest dinosaur exhibition hall is here.

I haven't been there, so I'm paying attention to it. Why can't I see it?

It is far worse than domestic museums. Even the animal and plant specimens are fake, and there are surprisingly few cultural relics.

The Field Museum boasts the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil and hundreds of specimens from around the world, making it a haven for nature lovers. There are also cultural galleries, such as the Egyptian and American Indian galleries. While the Chinese Galleries don't have many artifacts, they offer a thorough introduction to Chinese culture, with examples like a map of Chinese dynasties and a touchscreen interpretation of the painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival." I didn't see the legendary dragon robes or the Lanting Preface; I wonder if I missed them or if they're not on display. The visit took 2-3 hours.

Compared to the Art Institute of Chicago, this museum completely surpassed my expectations. It's truly world-class, with an incredibly rich collection of unearthed artifacts! They're all incredibly exquisite. For those interested in antiques, head straight to the second floor for the Chinese jades. They're truly imperial artifacts, and their provenance is painful to contemplate—a painful reminder of history. Remember to arrive early in the morning! If you can, stay nearby. A quick tour will take at least two to three days.

The museum's most iconic treasure is the world's largest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil. It was discovered by American paleontologist Sue Hendrickson and is named after her. It's unclear whether the fossil, named Sue, is actually female or male.

Without any prior research, I opted for the convenient 10:30 a.m. Ancient Egypt tour. Our guide to the Ancient Egypt section was a gray-haired woman who had been a museum volunteer for over a decade. The guide explained that the Field Museum of Natural History houses 20 mummies, eight of which are currently on tour, touring museums around the world. A sign inside the museum listed eight mummies with known names, including Shabaka's son, Horem-akhet.

Based on the museum's exhibits, the guide explained the mummification process. It took over seventy days to complete, with the stomach, intestines, liver, and lungs each immersed in natron, then treated with hot resin, wrapped in cloth, and placed in four separate canopic jars with lids. The heads on these jars depict the four sons of Horus (the patron god of the pharaoh in ancient Egyptian mythology), each guarding the internal organs: Hapi, with the ape-head, guards the lungs; Duamutef, with the jackal-head, guards the stomach; Imset, with the human-head, guards the liver; and Qebshenuf, with the falcon-head, guards the intestines.

Recommended! There are whole dinosaur skeletons, various animal and plant specimens, and even mummies. There's a lot to see and do. You could spend a whole day exploring.

The Field Museum - Amazing!

First, the large fossils of various ancient animals are unmatched in any world-class museum, fully demonstrating the archaeological prowess of the United States. There are also exquisite models of various plants and animals, making them perfect for children of all ages. There are also displays of history and culture from ancient times to the modern era, with classic highlights that are absolutely refreshing. The most impressive is the China Pavilion: Jiaqing's jade seal, Qianlong's dragon robe, Wang Xizhi's authentic Lanting Preface, countless stone, jade, and bronze artifacts, and looted artifacts [sweat][sweat], which I personally think is the museum's most influential and valuable collection.

Highly recommended! Suitable for all ages and levels.

They're all cultural stuff, yawn-inducing.

There are many things worth visiting, highly recommended. There is the world's largest and most complete dinosaur fossil in existence, which is placed in the middle of the hall. There are three types of ticket prices, the most expensive one is the special exhibition + 3D movie + regular exhibition. Unfortunately, when we went there at 2 pm, although we bought a ticket that included the 3D movie, unfortunately there were no seats left, so it is recommended to go early so that there will be more movies to choose from. If you want to watch it well, it will still take more than four hours. Recommended

I had already visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, so I skipped it. However, the scenery nearby was really nice, and it was a good choice to enjoy the Chicago skyline from outside without going inside.

This is my favorite place, it has a lot of Chinese elements.

This is the largest and most comprehensive museum in Chicago. I only had three hours to explore it, which was totally insufficient! I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you have the chance!

The most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil! The place is so huge that it would take at least four or five hours to explore it in detail.

It would be more suitable to take children there, it is a good place to learn knowledge.

From dinosaur fossils to various gems, the Natural History Museum covers a lot of different knowledge, and the museum layout is also quite interesting.

You must visit this place at least once just for the treasure of the museum, Sue.

There are various very good theme exhibitions from time to time, you can pay attention to the website information

Chicago's most famous museum is located in the Museum District. It has a long history and rich collections of cultural relics, animal and mineral specimens from various countries. The Chinese Pavilion is also worth a visit.

A place suitable for a family of three, very interesting, but not strongly recommended~

It's a great place for a family outing. I feel like you could just go to one of them, like the Museum of Natural History in New York.

It's very big and you can study some special exhibitions.

The exhibition is very detailed and large enough to take up most of the day.

A must-see place. The collection is very rich. I went there twice but didn't finish it. I will go there again if I have the chance.

The Field Museum's most famous exhibits are probably its dinosaur fossils, Egyptian artifacts, and mummies. The Citypass includes admission to all museums and a 3D movie. The movie itself is pretty useless, so just pick one that doesn't interrupt your visit. There was also a Terracotta Army exhibition that day, but it was an extra $15. Thinking it would be more fun to visit in Xi'an, I skipped it. The dinosaurs are on the third floor, and the Egyptians enter from the second floor and exit from the first. The total tour takes about three to four hours.

It's still very interesting inside. You can see dinosaur fossils, tropical rainforests, etc. It's well constructed anyway.

There is the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil, and it is quite complete. It is a good place to go if you are interested in natural history.

It's ranked among the top three museums of its kind in the United States, and its collections and research in anthropology, biology, geology, and zoology are world-class. I happened to be there at the time, and my North American-raised son got to see Chinese shadow puppets, antiques, and ancient paintings. It was a truly rewarding experience.

A must-see in Chicago. World-class museum.

It's quite large and interesting. There are many treasures. I mainly went to the historical part, which was quite impressive.

Apart from the Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton in the hall, the other exhibits are not very distinctive, but there are indeed quite a few exhibits.

It's just a normal natural history museum with all kinds of specimens. It's very pleasant to go there and have a look.

To be honest, Chicago has several great museums! This one is just as good as the one in New York, and definitely better than the one in Washington, D.C. Of course, the architecture isn't as impressive as the Natural History Museum in London.

Yes, it is included in the citypass, it is worth a visit

The scenery is beautiful, the lake is clear, and the buildings are magnificent. In fact, it is on a peninsula, so the view is particularly good.

The world's most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil still looks very shocking

Children will love it, there are many animal specimens and interactive experiences. There is a fossil skeleton of Tyrannosaurus Rex in the hall.

It houses the largest and most complete collection of Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils. So cool!

There are so many dinosaur fossils, I love them! They are so complete!

The Natural History Museum is enormous, with three floors. If you thoroughly explore, it would take a full day to explore all the exhibits. We spent three hours there, exploring interesting exhibits like the Dinosaur Hall and the Mummy Hall. Your ticket also includes a 3D movie with four themes: The Ice Age, Sue the Tyrannosaurus Rex, and the Galapagos. We chose the Galapagos. I thought it would be fascinating, but it turned out to be a rather average science documentary. However, I learned a lot about nature and was a bit mesmerized. The main lobby on the second floor features a skeleton model of Sue the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the museum's most famous dinosaur exhibit. Sue the Tyrannosaurus Rex is the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil ever discovered. The fossils and specimens displayed in glass cases are the real thing; those exposed to the public are replicas. Overall, it's worth a visit.

Personally, I think it's not as good as the legend says. It's more childish. Just take a look.

It's just average, maybe because I've been to too many museums, but the big dinosaur is quite interesting.

There is the largest and most complete dinosaur fossil, and there is a very sweet name called, Sue.

The Field Museum. The three of us wandered to the museum where my legs were broken. It spans three floors, with about 20 to 30 exhibits. Each is meticulously detailed, featuring 3D animations, realistic scenery, and even simulated sound effects. It also houses the Sue dinosaur skeleton, purchased in 1997 for a whopping $8.36 million. Even with a broken leg, it's worth seeing.

It's a very large museum with many exhibition halls. It's very informative and definitely worth a visit.

The Field Museum of Natural History (it's huge; we spent the entire day exploring it. We were interested in all sorts of animals, so that's why we spent the longest time there). I only took some pictures of the taxidermy specimens, so I won't post them here. Feel free to explore according to your interests. We also saw a 3D movie about the Ice Age, which was average. This museum is incredibly tiring, so be sure to have plenty of energy.

In the morning, the tour lasts for 3 hours. You can see the Tyrannosaurus Rex named "SUE" and learn about its past and present through 3D movies. You can also visit the Dinosaur Hall, Beetle Hall, and Mummy Hall, which all allow you to learn a lot of natural history knowledge.

The museum is amazing! So many things are so lifelike! I can't help but marvel at the patience and care of the people who restored the bones and recreated the animal carcasses.

There were a lot of people. Personally, I think this is the most boring museum with the worst facilities on the citypass.

A very good natural history museum. It houses the fossil of Sue, the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex ever found. The other attractions are also quite good, and it's worth a full day to explore!

This is a great museum with a rich collection and comprehensive information. Admission is free, and it's adjacent to two other free museums. You can spend an afternoon exploring the museum, as the collection is so vast that you can't even see it all in one afternoon.

Natural History Museum

It's huge. I don't know if it was because it was the weekend, but I had to wait in line for tickets at noon. If I had a CityPass, I could have skipped the wait and gotten in straight away. There's an Egyptian exhibition hall in the basement, which is a great place to explore if you don't have the chance to go to the Met. (For some reason, every field museum I've been to has a mummy exhibition.) The museum's crowning jewel is "Sue," the world's largest dinosaur fossil. Tickets also include a short 3D movie with several options. We chose "Ice Age," but later discovered it was a documentary and had nothing to do with animation. I should have chosen the Ancient Egypt exploration program earlier.

Chicago is a city of museums, so why not visit a few? You can buy a CityPass, which includes transportation and admission to several major museums. It's a great value.

The Field Museum is as famous as the Art Museum of Chicago, but it focuses on natural sciences and has many dinosaur skeletons.

Once you go there, you will understand why foreigners have a scientific spirit. If you have no interest in this museum, I don’t know how sad it is.

You'll love this place... full of wonderful historical artifacts. A place where memories are sealed.

On our second day in Chicago, we visited the Field Museum of Natural History, home to the world's largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil, Sue. My son is a dinosaur enthusiast, so we couldn't miss it. Unfortunately, Chicago was unlucky that day. The wind was strong and rainy, and we nearly got blown away while walking from the subway to the museum. It was a true testament to the power of the Windy City.

In every city, there is a museum that will make you linger.

When you come to the United States, this is an essential itinerary for every city you visit.

It's a good place to visit with children. Some of the exhibitions are very modern and avant-garde. You need a certain amount of physical strength to complete the tour.

The Field Museum of Natural History has many halls, and as you might imagine, the natural history section is all about nature and its history. But the highlight is that it's so realistic that even those who didn't have high expectations were delighted!

The Field Museum of Natural History's architectural style is a bit like an Athenian temple. In one word: majestic!

There is the largest dinosaur fossil Sue, but what is even better is the small restaurant in the museum. You can dine in the lobby, which is great!

The dinosaur sculpture outside the Field Museum. This museum is famous for the dinosaur skeleton fossil inside. It is worth a visit.

The Field Museum of Natural History is huge and covers everything from history to science. . . .

The Field Museum's exhibits primarily feature paleontological fossils, which feels like a way to educate children about archaeology. They also offer 3D movies, and the CityPass includes three movies. For those uninterested in archaeology, the Field Museum is quite boring, as there's not much else to see.