The Field Museum

1400 S Lake Shore Dr
312.994.9410 | fieldmuseum.org 

Located on Chicago’s iconic Lake Michigan shore, the Field Museum opened its current building to the public in 1921—but its story began years earlier.

The Field's collection grew out of items on display in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in the “White City.” The exposition delighted visitors with 65,000 exhibits filled with natural wonders and cultural artifacts, many of which later found a permanent home in Chicago at the newly created Field Columbian Museum. The museum name still honors Marshall Field, who donated $1 million to make the collective dream of a permanent museum a reality.

Since opening the Museum in 1894, the collection has grown to nearly 40 million artifacts and specimens. The breadth of the Field's mission has expanded, too. It continues to research the objects in our collections, as well as document previously unknown species, conserve ecosystems in our backyard and across the globe, educate budding scientists, invite cross-cultural conversation, and more—all to ensure that our planet thrives for generations to come.

New E-Ticketing Procedures for UChicago Students
• All University of Chicago students receive FREE Basic admission for themselves plus one guest. ONLY ON-SITE:  Students may also upgrade their tickets for discounted rates ($10 for All Access; $5 for Discovery Pass), purchase additional tickets at 25% off, and receive a 10% discount on purchases made at Museum stores and restaurants.
• To reserve Basic admission tickets online:
1. Visit fieldmuseum.org/corporatemember
2. Enter 30563, click "verify"
3. Select your visit date on the Calendar
4. Click the "Reserve Tickets" button next to Basic admission
5. Scroll down to “Corporate Adult” and enter the quantity of Basic admission tickets (up to 2)
6. Click "Place Order"
7. Click “Submit and Continue" on the Email Collection Notice form
8. Input contact information and complete transaction
• To reserve Basic admission tickets (or purchase upgrades at discounted rates) in-person:
1. Visit the Field Museum Admissions Desk
2. Present UChicago Student ID