Discovery Pass

With 4.6 billion years in one place, the Field Museum takes you around the world and back in time. Here, you can come face-to-face with SUE, the world’s largest- and most famous- T rex, explore ancient Egyptian, discover over 10,000 years of Chinese history, and much more!

Renowned for its state-of-the-art exhibits, leading scientific research, and impressive collection of artifacts and specimens, the Field Museum inspires curiosity and tells the story of life on Earth.

The fun and interactive Field Museum exhibits will appeal to all the family. Get to grips with genetics at the DNA Discovery Center, and explore the culture and artifacts of civilizations all over the world.

Field Museum highlights

• Máximo

  Meet Máximo the Titanosaur - the largest dinosaur ever discovered - and get up close to the 70-ton monster. Don't worry though, he only used to eat plants.

• Cyrus Tang Hall of China

  Explore a culture of deep tradition and dynamic change, and travel across thousands of years of history. You'll learn all about one of the world’s most influential civilizations.

• Underground Adventure

  In this immersive exhibition you'll shrink to the size of a bug and explore the world at one hundred times its normal size.

• Inside Ancient Egypt

  Walk along the Nile River to see how the ancient Egyptians celebrated life--and death. Discover the mysteries of this civilization with mummies and more.

• Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet

  Check out 4 billion years of life on Earth, walk among dinosaurs, and see fossils being prepped in the scientists’ lab. Meet the Chicago Archaeopteryx, a fossil called Archaeopteryx, with feathers, hollow bones, clawed wings, fifty tiny teeth, and a long bony tail. It's the earliest known dinosaur that also qualifies as a bird and is one of 13 fossils ever found – on view now at the Field Museum.

• DNA Discovery Center

  Watch actual research in the making as you observe and interact with scientists at work extracting DNA.

• Grainger Hall of Gems

  See exquisite rare jewels sparkle and gold objects gleam in one of the largest collections of gems and stones in the world.

• Africa Fashion (until June 29, 2025)

  Discover the vibrant world of African fashion now on view at the Field Museum. See stunning textiles, jewelry, and couture designs up close. 

• With your pass you'll get admission to all permanent and regularly-priced ticketed exhibitions.

• Skip the ticket line with your pass at the Museum's south entrance.

• 3D movies are not included with your pass.

When you arrive at the Field Museum, enter through the main South entrance on McFetridge Drive. The East entrance is also open and accessible to wheelchair users and people with strollers.

We recommend visiting the Field Museum website for the most up-to-date information on hours of operation.

Daily: 9AM - 5PM
^{*Last admission at 4PM}

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
During spring breaks, summers, holidays, and special occasions, the Museum frequently extends or shortens hours.