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Field Museum of Natural History Early Access Ticket

57 Reviews 4.65 out of 5 stars Based on 57 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 91% of reviewers | Chicago, USA
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On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

2 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Visit the Field Museum like a VIP on this one- hour early access VIP
tour. Head inside the Field Museum at 8am before it opens to the general public and see our most famous exhibition with a Museum expert. Start your visit
with a personalized tour of the Field's awe-insipiring and ever-popular
Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet and SUE the T. rex. Get to know the
many creatures that have roamed the earth throughout history. Spend
time with SUE, the world's largest and most complete T. rex and take
pictures without crowds. Head down to Stanley Field Hall to learn about Maximo the titanosaur before stopping in the Field Bistro for a break. You can continue exploring the rest of the Museum on your own. The VIP tour is limited to 20 people to ensure a more intimate experience.

What's Included

  • All-Access Admission Ticket
  • Private docent tour before the Museum opens to the public

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Field Museum
    1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60605, United States

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    End point

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    What To Expect

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    Field Museum

    The Museum’s 35 permanent exhibitions feature our core collections! See SUE, the world’s largest and most complete T. rex fossil ever found! Discover Ancient Egypt with 23 mummies inside a recreated Egyptian tomb. Be dazzled by the Grainger Hall of Gems and the Hall of Jades. Meet the famous man-eating Lions of Tsavo, or journey to the glittering Aztec empire in Ancient Americas. Explore Evolving Planet, where giant sloths, woolly mammoths and dinosaurs roam! Say hi to Máximo, our new titanosaur, and the largest dinosaur ever discovered. Don't forget to leave time for a 3D movie, breakfast or lunch or a beer flight tasting in the Field Bistro. With nearly half a million square feet of open gallery space, we have plenty of room to let everyone safely explore!
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Field Museum of Natural History Early Access Ticket?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-38510P5

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • All-Access Admission Ticket
    • Private docent tour before the Museum opens to the public

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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