Field Museum Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Field Museum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Currently, admission tickets to the Field Museum cost US$30 for adults, US$23 for children, and kids under 3 visit for free. Chicago residents enjoy discounted rates of US$21 for adults and US$14 for children, while Illinois residents enjoy free general admission on most Wednesdays. The museum is a very popular attraction, so it’s best to prebook your tickets.

Yes, the Field Museum is worth visiting. A highlight of Chicago's Museum Campus, the vast museum is home to millions of specimens, including everything from dinosaur fossils (such as the beloved Sue, a T. Rex) to ancient Chinese artifacts, plus temporary exhibitions. Prebooking admission tickets or tours online is recommended.

Per one customer who booked Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets, "Very nice experience, not to be missed if you're in Chicago. The exhibits are beautiful and so carefully prepared that they appear real. You need more than one day if you want to see everything and learn from every experience."

While you can cover the Field Museum highlights in two hours, 3-4 hours lets you visit the Field Museum at a relaxed pace. But don’t expect to see everything in one go—Field Museum is one of the world’s largest natural history museums, with three floors and more than 30 million artifacts.

There’s no on-site parking at the Field Museum, but parking is available at the nearby East Museum Lot and Soldier Field Garage. Parking fees are set by Chicago Park District, and current rates are US$25 for up to four hours (Soldier Field only) or $30 for up to 12 hours.

You don’t need to book Field Museum tickets in advance, but it is recommended. You can buy general admission tickets online, which lets you secure tickets for the date of your choice, skip ticket lines, and enjoy a contactless experience on arrival. You can also buy admission tickets on the day at the museum.

Yes, you can bring food, drinks, and snacks into the Field Museum, but you can only eat them in the designated areas by the Sea Mammals exhibition or the Siragusa Center on the ground floor. You can also buy food and snacks from the Bistro, Explorer Cafe, and vending machines.

Yes, you can bring backpacks, handbags, and purses into the Field Museum—you can take most items into the museum with you. There’s also a coat check available at Stanley Field Hall by the South Entrance, where you can leave backpacks, luggage, and shopping bags.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Field Museum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Chicago:

• Chicago Riverwalk

• Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

• The Magnificent Mile

• Chicago River

• Navy Pier

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Chicago.