Field Museum of Natural History

Overview

The Field Museum of Natural History is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. Known colloquially as The Field Museum, the museum is home to more than 24 million specimens and objects, including gems, meteorites, fossils and cultural artifacts from around the globe. More than 2 million people visit the museum every year. Among the most famous items in the collection are Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton currently known, and the infamous Lions of Tsavo.

Quick Facts

Status

Existing

Locality or neighborhood

Chicago

State or province

Illinois

Address

1400 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 Google Maps · Apple Maps

Postal code

60605