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Walk through our doors and connect with science and natural history! Let us fuel your passion for discovery with dinosaurs, ancient artifacts, cultural insights, and groundbreaking science. Get the details you need here to make the most of your day of exploration.

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The Field Museum is open 364 days a year (every day but Christmas Day) from 9am–5pm, with last admission at 4pm.

Looking for SUE? Find our famous T. rex in Evolving Planet, included with any museum ticket.

Looking up at the North facade of the Field Museum from the bottom of its long front staircase. Two blue banners with the Field Museum’s logo read, “Earth. We’re on it.” and frame a large satellite image of Earth from space on a black background.

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Ticket Pricing

  • All-Access Pass

    Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions, and one 3D movie

    • Adults $38
    • Children (ages 3–11) $27
    • Seniors (65+) $33
    • Students (w/ ID) $33

  • Discovery Pass

    Includes all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition or 3D movie

    • Adults $32
    • Children (ages 3-11) $23
    • Seniors (65+) $28
    • Students (w/ ID) $28

  • Basic admission

    Includes all general admission exhibitions

    • Adults $24
    • Children (ages 3-11) $17
    • Seniors (65+) $21
    • Students (w/ ID) $21
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See more with CityPASS & Go Chicago

Get the most of your visit to Chicago with savings on Field Museum admission and tickets to other popular Chicago attractions. 

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Two visitors observe fossils in the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet. A woman in the background looks up. A man in the foreground leans forward with his hands on his knee to get a closer look at a set of skulls in a glass case.

Membership

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When one trip to the Museum isn’t enough, become a member to explore again and again. Members get free Basic admission, invitations to exclusive events, discounts, and more.

CityPASS

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Save 50% or more on premium admission to Chicago’s top 5 attractions—including our All-Access Pass.

Go Chicago Card

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Save up to 55% on admission to 26 Chicago-area attractions (including the Field Museum) with a single ticket.

Chicago CityKey

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Receive free Basic admission for one visit during the first year after getting your CityKey card. Immediate family members visiting with you also receive free Basic admission.

Free Admission Days

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On select days throughout the year, Illinois residents can enjoy free Basic admission—plus discounted passes to explore a ticketed exhibition or enjoy a 3D movie.

Special Offers

Ask about our offers when you arrive at the Field and show a valid ID—these discounts are only available in person.

Chicago Residents

Residents who live within Chicago city limits can save $5 or more on the price of their ticket.

Museums for All

Families with valid EBT (Link) or WIC cards from any state are eligible for $3-per-person Basic admission for up to six people.

Active Military Personnel

Basic admission is complimentary for active military personnel. 

Illinois Teachers

Teachers from throughout Illinois (pre-K through 12th grade) receive free Basic admission.

Activities at the Museum