A rendering of an asteroid falling to earth as two dinosaurs look on.
A green chameleon with blue stripes and a red eye clings to a branch
An assortment of brightly colored, patterned fabric

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Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm.

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Museum is located at: 1400 S. Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

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For general inquiries: 312.922.9410 or 312.665.7669 (TTY).

Museum Hours

Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm.

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Museum is located at: 1400 S. Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

Contact Us
For general inquiries: 312.922.9410 or 312.665.7669 (TTY).

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Looking from the upper level mezzanine at the museum's main hall. Visible are a large dinosaur fossil, taxidermied elephants and seating for the restaurant.

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