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Field Museum

Field Museum

Chicago's awesome Field Museum of Natural History in Lake Shore Drive is home to 'Sue', the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil ever found. The dinosaur came to rest here after being unearthed in South Dakota when the Museum bought her remains for more than $8-million. Sue is just one of the drawcards at the museum which offers other marvels like getting a bug's eye view in an underground adventure; descending into an Egyptian tomb; watching a glowing lava flow; and getting up close and personal with the man-eating lions of Tsavo. The museum specialises in interactive and diorama-type exhibits across its nine acres of exhibition space.

Address: 1400 S. Lakeshore Drive
Website: www.fmnh.org
Telephone: (312) 922 9410
Transport: From downtown, take CTA bus #146, which stops along Michigan Avenue north of the river and on State Street south of the river. This will drop you off right across the street from the Museum. The free trolley system connects the Museum Campus with many downtown tourist destinations and train stations
Opening time: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm; last admission at 4pm
Admission: General admission: $15 (adults), $10 (children 3-11). Various ticket packages and concessions are available