Field Museum
Museum Gallery
4.7 (23526 reviews)
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
$$$$$
+1 312-922-9410
Did You Know?
World's Fair Origins
The Field Museum was established in 1893 to house the anthropological and biological collections from the World's Columbian Exposition, a world's fair held in Chicago that year.
Generous Patron
The museum was originally named the Columbian Museum of Chicago, but in 1905 it was renamed after Marshall Field, a prominent Chicago merchant who donated generously to its establishment and development.
Annual Visitors
The Field Museum attracts over 2 million visitors each year, eager to explore its diverse collections and exhibitions.
New Building
In 1921, a new museum building was completed to house the museum's growing collections and exhibits, including those related to anthropology, botany, geology, and zoology.
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