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Explore the world of dinosaurs, meteorites, and human culture at the Field Museum. Learn more about exhibitions, events, and membership benefits.
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Museum Hours. Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm....
- Exhibitions
Regenstein Halls of the Pacific. Rice Native Gardens. Robert...
- Events
The Field Museum Women’s Board is committed to supporting...
- Join & Give
Four labs throughout the Museum give the public a...
- Educators
That’s why we invite thousands of students for field trips...
- Blogs & Videos
Museum open daily 9AM-5PM (last entry at 4PM). Museum is...
- Maps & Guides
Maps. Use our mobile map to find your way to your favorite...
- Amenities
Please alert Field Museum staff in case of an emergency or...
- Field Trips
The Field Museum’s field trip experiences offer exciting,...
- About
A little history. Located on Chicago’s iconic Lake Michigan...
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September 5, 1975. The Field Museum of Natural History ( FMNH ), also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in Chicago, Illinois, and is one of the largest such museums in the world. [4] The museum is popular for the size and quality of its educational and scientific programs, [5] [6] and its extensive scientific specimen and ...
- June 2, 1894; 129 years ago
Learn how the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago was founded by Marshall Field in 1894 as a result of the World's Columbian Exposition and how it evolved into a world-renowned institution with a vast collection of natural history specimens and research. Explore the museum's history from its origins at the Palace of Fine Arts to its current location in Grant Park, and discover its world-class anthropology, botany, geology, and zoology research.
Apr 7, 2021 · Learn about the history, collections, and attractions of the Field Museum of Natural History, one of the top attractions in Chicago and the highest-rated natural history museum in the world. Find out how to plan your visit, buy tickets, and see the dinosaur, gem, and ancient Egypt exhibitions.
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