Who was Genghis Khan – a ruthless warrior, or a revered statesman? Uncover the amazing story of one of the world’s greatest leaders and most misunderstood conquerors.

 

Explore the surprising and sometimes bizarre world of Extreme Mammals, the biggest, smallest, and most amazing mammals of all time.

Unlock the Museum’s secrets via a new, downloadable iPhone and iPad app that contains collectible cards featuring unbelievable artifacts, animals, fossils, plants and more from the institution’s vast collections.

Dare to come face-to-face with this roaring, earthshaking, and breathtaking predator in “Waking the T. rex 3D: The Story of SUE,” premiering at The Field Museum.

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Video: Bat calls from Kenya
Bruce Patterson and Paul Webala study Kenya's bats. Their research includes recording bat calls and using them to identify different species. Take a look at how they do it!
Video: The 5 Maidens
Overlooking Stanley Field Hall, 4 beautiful maiden sculptures represent the mission of the Field Museum. Have you seen them? If not, check them out before your next visit!
Expedition to Hungary 2012
Explore the remnants of some of Europe's earliest villages with Dr. William Parkinson as he excavates Neolithic tells—raised, fortified settlements—on the Great Hungarian Plain.
Maijuna
In Feburary 2012, Maijuna was declared a regional conservation area, safeguarding 970,000 acres of Amazonian rainforest in Peru. How did Field Museum scientists play a critical role?

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NOTE: The museum will be closed on Sunday, May 20th and Monday, May 21

Hours

Open every day except Christmas. 9am - 5pm

Location

1400 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605