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Field MuseumvsChicago Children's Museum
Both The Field Museum and Chicago Children's Museum are praised by professionals. On balance, The Field Museum ranks significantly better than Chicago Children's Museum. The Field Museum has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 10 reviews like Frommer's, Not For Tourists and Time Out.
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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605-2496
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Fodor's "More than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space fill this gigantic museum, which explores cultures and environments from around the world." Full review
Concierge "Lions and tigers and bears are the main attraction at this huge natural history museum, filled with interactive exhibits about planet Earth."
Frommer's "Is it any wonder that Steven Spielberg thought the Field Museum of Natural History was a suitable home turf for the intrepid archaeologist and adventurer hero of his Indiana Jones movies?" Full review
Not For Tourists "Go to see Sue, world's largest known T. Rex; stay for the jam-packed halls of vaguely macabre taxidermy."
Travel + Leisure "For orinthology enthusiasts or would-be archeologists, you’ll find your thrills at the massive Field Museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This world-class natural history institution occupies a suitably grand place at the south end of Grant Park." Full review
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Dinosaur bones, artifacts from cultures around the world and animal taxidermy have all been incorporated into fun, modern exhibits; don't miss the glittering specimens in the newly opened Grainger Hall of Gems, and be sure to make time for a 3-D movie in the giant-screen theater.
Where "The Field Museum focuses on science, environment and culture and is famously home to Sue, the restored and mounted skeleton of the largest and most complete T. rex ever found." Full review
Time Out "The Chicago Brewseum presents its first exhibition at the Field Museum, exploring the long history of beer in Chicago." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An award-winning museum of natural history, The Field was first built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Field is a grand shrine to the natural wonders of the world, from dinosaur skeletons to priceless gems.
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Chicago Children's Museum Fodor's Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Where Time Out Frommer's
700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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Fodor's "Hands-on is the operative concept for this brightly colored Navy Pier anchor." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Dedicated to the art of play, exhibits such as WaterWays (pulleys and pipes, toy boats) and the Artabound Studio (paint, clay, and draw with trained art professionals) are hands-on experiences that encourage experimentation and creative thinking." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Children's Museum greets visitors as they enter Navy Pier on foot. There's lots to do here for the under-11-year-old set." Full review
Where "Geared to children under age 12, this Navy Pier museum includes an indoor water playground, hands-on art gallery, Skyline where kids learn how Chicago’s tall buildings stay standing." Full review
Time Out "Connect learning and playing through the engaging exhibits at the Chicago Children's Museum." Full review
Frommer's "The Children’s Museum is the main reason to visit Navy Pier...it also happens to be the second-most visited kids’ museum in the country." Full review
