Press Release

Field Museum Terracotta Warriors Take City by Storm

Life-sized replicas to visit Chicago’s famous sights

After 2,000 years of guarding the tomb of China’s First Emperor, the Terracotta Warriors deserve a little break – and what better place to take leave than the sites and scenes Chicago has to offer? Beginning tomorrow, a group of replica warriors will begin exploring the city. Where are they headed? You’ll have to keep an eye out to spot them! Perhaps this clue will help get you started:

Where can the warriors get their “Daley” dose of #Chicago culture? See if you can #SpotAWarrior tomorrow!

To follow the warriors’ excursions around the city and receive clues about upcoming locations, follow @FieldMuseum on Twitter.

Ten of the original terracotta warriors will be on display at The Field Museum until January 8, 2017. For more information about China’s First Emperor and His Terracotta Warriors, visit the Museum’s website.

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