Field Museum, Chicago: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

The Field Museum of Natural History sits on the lakefront in Chicago's Museum Campus, a neoclassical building opened in 1921 housing a collection of over 40 million specimens and artifacts. The museum's most prominent exhibit is Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found, displayed in a second-floor gallery after its 2018 relocation. The Grainger Hall of Gems features over 600 gemstones and minerals, including a 5,890-carat topaz. The museum's permanent collection also includes 27 million insect specimens and extensive holdings from Pacific Island and Native American cultures. is just one of many options in Chicago. Major attractions worth considering include 360 Chicago Observation Deck (Formerly John Hancock Observatory), Adler Planetarium, and Chicago River.