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Admission from $30.
The Field Museum is a natural history museum in Chicago, Illinois where visitors explore exhibitions and interact with displays across multiple levels. The Pokémon Fossil Museum is the featured exhibition, and guests can also experience immersive attractions like the VR Transporter, Drop in the Ocean, T.REX: The Story of SUE 3D, and Penguin Island 3D. The museum hosts poetry pop-ups and other programs included with admission, and offers opportunities to get close to exhibits designed for both children and adults. A visit suits families, students, and history enthusiasts of all ages. Tickets are sold online through fieldmuseum.org, where the venue publishes its admission prices. Seniors receive a discount on admission. Students with valid school ID or proof of enrollment are eligible for discounted admission. Families with valid EBT or WIC cards from any state can purchase discounted general admission for up to six people per card.
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Hours: Mon–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMHours via Google Maps
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2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Sep 26 – Nov 1Season
The Field Museum transforms with Underground MISadventure: Zombie Fungus and Halloween Harvest Maze. Families explore immersive experiences featuring creepy fungi, poisonous mushrooms, and a spooky plant maze with scavenger hunts.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Fright at the Field will run September 26 through November 1, 2026.”
Oct 31Season
The Field Museum stays open until 9pm on Halloween, allowing families to experience Underground MISadventure: Zombie Fungus and Halloween Harvest Maze during extended evening hours.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“The Field Museum will be open late until 9pm on October 6 and Halloween.”
Families with valid EBT or WIC cards are eligible for $3-per-person General Admission for up to six people
“Families with valid EBT (Link) or WIC cards from any state are eligible for $3-per-person General Admission for up to six people”
Seniors are eligible for a $3 discount on admission
“Seniors are eligible for a $3 discount on admission”
Students with valid school ID or proof of enrollment are eligible for a $3 discount on admission
“Students with a valid school ID or proof of enrollment are eligible for a $3 discount on admission”
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