| What is it? |
The Field Museum of Chicago is a home for 40 million collected specimens of natural history! |
| What makes it historical? |
Named for Marshall Field, the department store entrepreneur who donated $1 million for its creation, the Field Museum opened its doors in 1894 as a home for artifacts brought to Chicago during the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition! Originally, it was part of the Palace of Fine Arts in Jackson Park, but by 1919, the collection had to move to a bigger facility! Under the supervision of President Stanley Field (Marshall’s nephew), the museum’s entire collection moved via rail and horse-drawn carriage to its new location just south of Grant Park! Doors opened to the public on May 2, 1921! Immediately, the museum sent folks into a different field to build its collection, and today, it boasts over 4 million specimens from fossils to Egyptian relics to botanical marvels from across the globe! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Pay the entrance fee and contribute toward site maintenance, sign design, and other visitor services!
- Become a member of the Field Museum!
- Donate to the Field Museum!
- Spread the word and invite your friends!
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| Where is this place? |
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60605
From Chicago: ~3mi (5km) — 0.1hrs
From Peoria: ~158mi (255km) — 2.7hrs
From Rockford: ~92mi (149km) — 1.6hrs
From Springfield: ~202mi (326km) — 3.4hrs |
| When should I go? |
The Field Museum is open daily from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM! |
