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Chicago Field Museum

Location: 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.

Time: 9am-5pm

Cost: $13-$19

Chicago Field Museum is the crown jewel of the city’s museums. This world renowned natural history museum has been a leader in the country and the world. Featuring a variety of unique exhibits ranging through all aspect of nature, this museum tops the must-see list of Chicago institutions.

The entire family will enjoy a day spent within the museum exploring animals, plants, and minerals that make up—or used to make up—the planet we call home.

The museum’s most famous resident, Sue, has thrilled visitors of all ages due to her massive size and unique statute.

The world’s largest and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton lurks in the museum’s massive rotunda.

Sue is sure to take the breath and capture the imagination of adults and children alike.

The Field Museum is also home to the famous man eating lions of Tsavo. These two beasts lurked at the site of a railroad bridge construction over the Tsavo River in East Africa. Before being shot by the English commander, these huge lions ate nearly 140 workers.

The enormous stuffed lions are sure to astound. Besides these famous lions, the museum is home to a vast array of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians from all over the world. In addition to animal collections, explore the anthropological collections from six of the world’s inhabited continents. From Asian prints to African masks, this collection is fantastic.