Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, USA.
The Field Museum of Natural History is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. The museum was established in 1906 and was named after its first major sponsor, Mr. Marshall Field. The museum is not only famous for its rich collections and exhibitions, but also for its research in anthropology, biology, geology, and zoology.
Main Features and Collections
Rich collections: The Field Museum has a collection of more than 21 million specimens, including beetles, mummies, monkey specimens, and gemstones. Among them, one of the most famous exhibits is the world's largest and most complete dinosaur fossil "Sue", which is a Tyrannosaurus fossil about 67 million years old.
Exhibitions and activities: The museum has multiple exhibition halls, such as the Egyptian Cemetery Exhibition Hall, the American Aboriginal Exhibition Hall, and the Ancient American Exhibition Hall. In addition, there is a special Chinese Pavilion, which introduces Chinese history and culture. The museum also hosts various temporary exhibitions and educational activities, attracting tourists and scholars from all over the world.
Research and education: The Field Museum is not only an exhibition venue, but also an active research center with a natural history library with a collection of more than 250,000 books. The museum also works closely with public education programs to promote science education and public participation.
Opening Hours and Tickets
Opening hours: The museum is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day, and tickets are no longer sold after 4:00 pm.
Tickets: The adult ticket price is $31, the ticket price for people over 65 or students is $25, and the ticket price for children under 11 is $21. The museum also offers CityPASS and GoChicago passes to visit multiple attractions at a discounted price.
Transportation Information
Transportation: Take the Red Line subway to Roosevelt Station, or take bus 130 or 146, and get off at Museum Campus Station.
Parking information: There are multiple parking lots in the museum park, which is very convenient to drive to. In addition, Chicago's shared bicycle service Divvy can also be used to go to the museum.