Field Museum

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois, is a world-renowned institution that brings the natural world to life through its vast collections, immersive exhibits, and groundbreaking research. Founded in 1893 following the World’s Columbian Exposition, the museum was named in honor of Marshall Field, the department store magnate whose generous donation helped establish it.

Today, it stands as one of the largest natural history museums in the world, housing more than 24 million specimens and artifacts that span everything from ancient civilizations to cutting-edge biodiversity studies. Visitors are greeted by the towering skeleton of Máximo the Titanosaur in Stanley Field Hall, setting the tone for a journey through time and space. Highlights include SUE, the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever discovered, the glittering Grainger Hall of Gems, and the immersive Inside Ancient Egypt exhibit, where guests can explore a reconstructed tomb and view real mummies.

The museum also features the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet, which traces the story of life on Earth across billions of years, and the Cyrus Tang Hall of China, offering a deep dive into one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures. Beyond its exhibitions, the Field Museum is a hub for scientific research and conservation, with scientists conducting fieldwork on every continent.

Its educational programs and interactive displays make it a favorite for families, students, and curious minds of all ages.