The Field Museum

The Field was founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled in Chicago for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. These objects form the core of the Museum's Collections which have grown through expeditions, exchange, purchase and gifts to more than 20 million specimens.

The Field Museum hosts some of Chicago's most popular special and permanent exhibits including, SUE, the largest, most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil yet discovered. The museum is part of a lakefront Museum Campus that includes the John G. Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium and is easily reached via public transit.

GET THERE:

CTA "L": GREEN, ORANGE Roosevelt/Wabash station, RED Roosevelt/State station

CTA buses: #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express, #12 Roosevelt, #6 Jackson Park Express

METRA: Roosevelt Rd Station on the Metra Electric Line (walk East toward the Lake)

Web site: The Field Museum

For other top tourist destinations, use the following links:

CENTERSTAGE Virtual-L Navigator

Traveling around Chicago on the "L"? The Virtual-L Navigator lets you choose a station on the "L" and find out about all the amenities within walking distance from that stop, such as shops, bars, theatres, salons, bookstores, etc.

City of Chicago Web Site

The city guide from the City of Chicago Office of Tourism includes things to do and see, events, visitor center locations, and places to stay.

The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau's web site includes information on accommodations, a calendar of events, things to do, restaurants, meeting planners, and an interactive map of the region. You can order a CHICAGO VISITOR'S GUIDE be mailed to you. 

Enjoy Illinois

The Illinois Bureau of Tourism web site highlights regional activities and local area attractions. Create your own travel planner on-line.

RTA Quick Links

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